Copper Clad Houses

The Barnacle Building by Archivision in Tokyo

‘Fujitsubo’ (barnacle) by Yoshihiro Hirotani and Yusaku Ishida of Archivision is a copper clad house is the Omotesando area of Tokyo. The unique house doesn’t have a lot of windows but the three pinnacles that make up the roof each contain a stunning sky light.

The interior of the copper clad house is all white, ostensibly to make the most of the space and to add light to windowless spaces. A hair and beauty salon are the current copper clad house’s occupants. We wonder if the bronze siding will eventually oxidize and turn green.
Trend Themes
1. Copper-clad Architecture - Architects, engineers, and urban planners could explore using copper as a cladding material to create unique and sustainable structures.
2. Skylight Design - Designers and architects could experiment with incorporating skylights into unique shapes and forms to enhance natural lighting in building interiors.
3. Monochromatic Interiors - Interior designers and architects could explore using a single color palette in spaces with little natural light to create a cohesive and bright environment.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects could explore using copper as a cladding material to create unique and sustainable structures.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers could experiment with using monochromatic color palettes in windowless spaces to create a cohesive and bright environment.
3. Construction - Builders and engineers could consider incorporating skylights into unique shapes and forms to enhance natural lighting and energy efficiency in buildings.

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