Teikyo University Elementary School, Tokyo, Japan. Architect: Kengo Kuma, 2012. Entrance area with reflected cherry blossom.

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The building consists of a big roofing and materiality of wood for interior and exterior. By changing its length and height of eave, roof can create multiformity to respond to its environment and different programs. In this building, we designed a big roof to run through the entire building, differentiating expressions on each side – a relaxed face toward south where abundant green of Tama hill expands – and subtle appearance to the north facing public housing standing in lines. We also changed its form accordingly to the volume of each classroom. As the result, it has grown to a building that looks like 12 different-sectioned terraced houses being arranged in a row.

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