The Takeshi Hosaka Roomroom Allows for Open Communication
Susan Keefe — September 24, 2011 — Art & Design
References: hosakatakeshi & designboom
Takeshi Hosaka Roomroom is a fantastical blend of communication and sleek design. The Kanagawa-based architecture firm recently released photos of its newly completed project earlier this week. The two-story dwelling was created for a deaf couple and their children living in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo. The Roomroom will serve as a stylish addition to their preexisting home.
Taking the clients' communication needs into consideration, Takeshi Hosaka constructed its structure with a series of 200 mm square windows and interior cutouts to allow for direct visual communication while family members are in different rooms. The children can attract their parents' attention by dropping toys through the perforating walls or using sign language to communicate with their parent on the lower level while on the top floor. The cutouts are also used to tie the decor together. Plants from the lower story are allowed to grow through to the top floor. The various windows leave a memorable impact on the lighting scheme of the structure that is truly arresting. The Takeshi Hosaka Roomroom is wonderfully functional, thoughtfully planned and breathtakingly beautiful.
Photo Credits: designboom, hosakatakeshi
Taking the clients' communication needs into consideration, Takeshi Hosaka constructed its structure with a series of 200 mm square windows and interior cutouts to allow for direct visual communication while family members are in different rooms. The children can attract their parents' attention by dropping toys through the perforating walls or using sign language to communicate with their parent on the lower level while on the top floor. The cutouts are also used to tie the decor together. Plants from the lower story are allowed to grow through to the top floor. The various windows leave a memorable impact on the lighting scheme of the structure that is truly arresting. The Takeshi Hosaka Roomroom is wonderfully functional, thoughtfully planned and breathtakingly beautiful.
Photo Credits: designboom, hosakatakeshi
Trend Themes
1. Perforated Architecture - Incorporate perforating walls and cutouts as a design feature that enables communication and connectedness in buildings.
2. Inclusive Design - Create designs that take into consideration the communication and accessibility needs of all users, regardless of ability or disability.
3. Vertical Gardens - Integrate plants into indoor spaces by allowing them to grow through cutouts, creating a unique and visually appealing design element.
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1. Architecture - Architects can incorporate perforating walls and cutouts into their designs to create unique and functional living and working spaces.
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3. Accessibility - Accessibility consultants can help ensure that all buildings and spaces are designed with the communication and accessibility needs of all users in mind.
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