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Paper tubes are a signature element of Shigeru Ban’s architecture, and they are widely recognized for their use in disaster relief, such as creating shelters in affected areas. At SUIDEN TERRASSE, these tubes are extensively utilized throughout the facility—in chairs, table legs, partitions, and bed headboards, enhancing shared spaces and guest rooms.
The distinctive zigzag roof of the second-floor common area employs a folded-plate structure. The design achieves greater strength by arranging the roof in an accordion-like pattern while eliminating the need for traditional roofing components such as rafters, purlins, and tie beams. This approach enables a spacious, column-free environment in the common area, maximizing openness.
The roof tiles featured in the courtyard come from houses that collapsed during the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake. Addressing the critical issue of disaster debris disposal, Ban reimagined these materials as a design element, contributing to the courtyard’s aesthetic. Each courtyard showcases a unique design, inviting guests to appreciate its individuality.
The large windows in the second-floor common area feature diagonal wooden braces, a hallmark of Ban’s architectural style. These braces serve a dual purpose: they provide structural seismic resistance while creating dynamic patterns of light and shadow throughout the day. This interplay of light is a key design element that enriches the shared spaces.
ARCHITECT SHIGERU BAN ARCHITECTS Shigeru Ban
Upon design, our utmost priority was how to maintain this beautiful landscape of the rice fields while gently incorporating a new architecture there. It was important to balance and harmonize this architecture with the rice field, which changes its appearance with the seasons. Everything except for the core structures was made of wood to blend in with the landscape.
