SIGNAL BARN
Jun Igarashi Architects
ARCHITECTS
Jun Igarashi Architects
AREA
26.47 m2
LOCATION
Japan
CATEGORY
Barn
YEAR
2009
Text description provided by architect.
Located in Kamifurano, Hokkaido, this lot is occupied by Farm Tomita, a famous sightseeing spot.
Without any landmark at the entrance to the farm, the large line of people, cars, and buses caused a certain amount of confusion.
Thus, there was a need for a signal or gate at the main entrance. I began by researching a variety of thing like the state of the line and the existing facilities.
The results and the issue of visibility prompted me to create a volume using various sizes of house forms. Although they had a special application as a signal, by erecting the forms there, I attempted to create a new comfortable place that would serve as a trigger on the site.
