Hachioji City, Japan
Ito sure made an impression by designing a Romanesque building in Japan. The library seems minimal with its use of concrete as to not make too much of an impression on studying students occupying the library. I couldn't help but think that Ito took the Palace of Italian Civilization by Padula and put his own modern twist for the exterior.
With the hard surfaces, i've always wondered how noticeable faint sounds could be heard throughout the library. Ito seems to take his inspiration from Bibliotheque Nationale by Labrouste for the interior. The light sources within the bays even hint the resemblance of the oculi that are present in the Bibliotheque Nationale.
Nonetheless, this is a case where less is more. i find the library to be a beautiful and elegant structure. There are hints of drama where need be and yet the interior architecture takes its role blending into the background as not to be a major focus to students.
Photos taken by Iwan Baan.
No comments:
Post a Comment