The Waku Waku Station by Torafu Architects is an abstract art installation piece created to promote Tokyo’s emerging waterfront. Resembling a children’s playground, the pavilion is located inside of a Tokyo shopping mall and is built out of building block shapes.
Each of the geometric forms is brightly colored and made to channel the homes, yachts and harbor of the Japanese capital’s waterfront. This interactive installation piece serves as an info center that engages and educates both young and adult visitors.
The Waku Waku Station by Torafu Architects features modular building block elements that are both decorative and structural. The different pieces can be moved around and stacked in a variety of ways that range from functional furniture pieces to rearranged spacial elements.
Abstract Building Block Installations
The Waku Waku Station Features a Playful Design
Trend Themes
1. Modular Building Blocks - Expanding the use of modular building blocks beyond decoration to create functional furniture pieces and rearranged spacial elements.
2. Interactive Info Centers - Creating engaging and educational info centers using interactive installation pieces.
3. Playful Design - Incorporating playful and colorful elements into architecture and design to increase engagement and interest among visitors.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Incorporating modular building blocks into architecture for both decorative and functional purposes.
2. Tourism - Developing interactive info centers for tourist attractions to engage and educate visitors.
3. Retail - Incorporating playful design elements into retail spaces to increase engagement and interest among customers.