toyo itos ‘minna no mori’ gifu media cosmos opens in japan
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The Gifu media cosmos ‘minna no mori’ designed by the renowned architect toyo ito has opened its doors to the public in central Japan. Internally, the scheme is defined by large funnels in the roof level, which define various reading, rest and learning zones. These curved globes are made of three-dimensional polyester paints that allow light to filter into the spaces below.
The scheme includes roof funnels that define reading, resting and learning areas
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In the heart of the first floor, a glass enclosure houses bookshelves and a gallery, while upstairs visitors will find an open library organized by a series of spiral wooden elements. The arrangement of the furniture is also arranged in circular formations, further emphasizing the helical nature of the plan.
curved globes are made of three-dimensional polyester color
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The roof canopy was developed to integrate sustainable technologies. It is made of latticed wood and has intermediate openings through which natural light can flood the library below. The domes help with this and not only create visual interest in their shape, but also ensure that the sunlight is refracted at certain angles to distribute the solar gain more evenly throughout the building.
The furniture is arranged in circular formations
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The program offers a range of rooms for different age groups
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The shape and shape of the light funnels is indicated on the exterior of the building
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The roof is a composite of lattice wood with openings in between
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Philip Stevens I design
November 09, 2015
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