john pawson crafts syukou fujisawa gallery and cafe in japan

john pawson crafts syukou fujisawa gallery and cafe in japan
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from its cliff-top perch ‘syukou fujisawa gallery and café’ forms a viewing platform overlooking kudaka – the sacred japanese island of the gods. designed by john pawson, the mixed program is divided between different buildings, establishing in a skillful composition of circulation, light and materials.

exhibition space is divided between two levels with the larger upstairs gallery designed to house a private collection of work by syukou fujisawa, a japanese calligrapher. the first floor café window protrudes from the gallery, oriented to directly face the adjacent island. the site will eventually include a house offering impressive views across the ocean.

the café window protrudes from the gallery, oriented to directly face the adjacent island
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gallery space within the design
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stairway connecting the two levels of the plan
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project info:

location: okinawa, japan
project architect: shingo ozawa
photography: nacasa & partners / www.nacasa.co.jp