This is an extension to an existing circuit board factory located near Atsugi base. The first floor area, which had originally been planned as a workshop, was changed to be used as a showroom and a multi-purpose space for local community, and therefore versatility and openness were required. Furthermore, since future reconstruction of the currently used factory building was under consideration, we tried to design an extension allowing for multiple uses, while providing adjustable spaces and programs in accordance with the active involvement of users. This building is constructed of a frame structure model designed to accommodate various conditions and requirements, as well as fitting and hardware elements allowing fine tuning by improving their adjustability and renewability. Those spaces in the building are characterized by the composition juxtaposing those elements without losing their original characteristics.
Architects: Aki Hamada Architects

Location: Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Lead Architects: Aki Hamada, Ryo Saito

Landscape: SfG Landscape Architects

Area: 290.0 m2

Project Year: 2017

Photographs: Kenta Hasegawa

Structure: Konishi Structural Engineers

Lighting: Sirius Lightning Office

Environment: DE.lab

Client: Y.K.Electronic Corporation

© Kenta Hasegawa

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