(PLACE) MAKERS' HOME
Name
Erika Hattori
Education degree
Master
Study programme
Spatial Design - Architecture, Design and Interiors
Institute
Architecture and Design
Year
2021
The Goto islands, Japan, have seen a continuous decrease in population which has caused a disappearance of local tectonics and abandonment of homes. The “(PLACE) MAKERS’ HOME” is a living and work space for makers visiting from abroad. This project creates the preconditions for makers to develop and transform empty houses through the fusion of local and outside tectonics and production cultures.
The (PLACE) MAKERS' HOME consists of a main building and a smaller building. The main building consists of two workshops and living spaces for three makers including a living room which serves as a common space for makers and local residents. The smaller building consists of one workshop and one guest room.
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The living room is open to the public. The living room is surrounded by in-between spaces. These served to facilitate communication between local residents and makers. The house is constructed using simple wooden joints, which can be made by local residents. Some elements of the house are made using local tectonics.
It is a prototype for transforming empty houses in town.
It is a prototype for transforming empty houses in town.
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The corridors are used by both makers and local residents. Engawa, which is an inside terrace, surround the living room. They are elevated 40 cm off the ground. People can sit on the outside under overhanging roofs. The other two corridors can be converted into workshop space by opening the workshop doors. The floors of the corridor are terrazzo for ease of cleaning.
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The wood workshop has two different ceiling heights. The height recedes from one end of the workshop to the other, to allow for the work on large materials and to do finishing work after processing the materials into smaller pieces.
The windows are arched wooden constructions, using the same local tectonic inspired by local churches.
The windows are arched wooden constructions, using the same local tectonic inspired by local churches.
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Plaster workshop has an arched ceiling using local tectonics, again inspired by local churches. The window bays are deep and the sills can be used as shelves. To support the windows on the outside, there are decorative cornices made from plaster.
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The Royal Danish Academy supports the Sustainable Development Goals
Since 2017 the Royal Danish Academy has worked with the Sustainable Development Goals. This is reflected in our research, our teaching and in our students’ projects. This project relates to the following UN goal(-s):
Industry, innovation and infrastructure (9)
Sustainable cities and communities (11)
Responsible consumption and production (12)
CV
CV Title
Telefon
91717064
Education & Relevant Courses
2019
2021
Master of architect, The Royal Danish Academy, Spatial design
I’m studying people’s use of space and materiality. I explore the transformation of existing resources for new purposes. I investigate how to create a balance between structure, material and site conditions through detailed research.
2014
2018
Bachelor of architect, Yokohama National University, Japan
I learned how to frame projects based on detailed research on environments including their history, urban situations and people’s activities. I explored how to
present the potential of a site through design.
