Project name: Building of Music Architecture: Aisaka Architects’ Atelier Project Architecture: Kensuke Aisaka Location: Tokyo, JapanYear: 2022Photos: Shigeo Ogawa, Kensuke Aisaka
מתחם מסחרי זה תוכנן עבור חברת מוזיקה בעלת היסטוריה ארוכה, המתחם כולל כיתות מוזיקה, מכירת כלי נגינה ומקומות אחסון, ואת המשרדים הראשיים של החברה. המתחם ממוקם באזור Kanda-Ochanomizu של טוקיו, הידוע בחנויות המוזיקה הרבות שלו, המגרש קטן ובעל צורה לא רגילה. הלקוח ביקש מ- Aisaka Architects’ Atelier מבנה המשלב ביעילות מגוון פונקציות, לרבות חדרים לשיעורי פסנתר, כינור וכלי נגינה נוספים; אולם לרסיטלים; חנות ציוד הקלטה מקצועית; אחסון עבור מכירת מכשירים סיטונאיים; ומשרדים לניהול ההיבטים השונים הללו של העסקים.
The requirements related to soundproofing, views, daylighting, shade, and usage time varied for each floor, and the likelihood that these requirements would change in the future was high. We therefore decided to use a double skin that maintains a unified exterior appearance regardless of how rooms are being used or whether windows are open. We selected a mesh membrane that sways at high altitudes, can easily be rounded in all directions to allow for optimal sky-view ratios, and is porous to light and air.
 The framework of the mesh facade is integrated into the lighting. Photo Credit: Shigeo Ogawa
 Day and night views. Photo Credit: Shigeo Ogawa
 Cafe corner. Photo Credit: Kensuke Aisaka
Made of polyester fibers coated with PVC resin, the fireproof exterior mesh membrane blocks visibility from the outside while allowing those inside to see out. A solar reflectance rate of 33 percent lowers the air conditioning load by 28 percent. The membrane can be bent three-dimensionally, and because it is light and perforated, there is little structural stress from either the weight of the material itself or wind pressure. Because there is no danger related to the material falling to the ground, it is easy to replace and maintain and can be reused. The covid-19 pandemic has increased the appeal of facades such as this that enhance natural ventilation while maintaining privacy.
The form of the building takes into account the irregular lot shape, codes related to height and setback, and necessary elements such as emergency stairs, balconies, plumbing, and wiring as well as the need to express the company’s identity. We incorporated shapes inspired by various musical instruments, adjusted to maximize capacity. The mesh-covered façade evokes a speaker sending music into the neighborhood, transforming the building into a giant sign advertising the company inside.
 Right: Forms reference keyboard, string, percussion, and wind. Left: 6F wholesale storage area. Photo Credit: Shigeo Ogawa
 Main recital hall. Photo Credit: Kensuke Aisaka
 Drum classroom. Photo Credit: Shigeo Ogawa
 Facade frame. Photo Credit: Shigeo Ogawa
 Recording equipment shop. Photo Credit: Shigeo Ogawa
 Exterior wall. Photo Credit: Shigeo Ogawa
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