dental clinic by oishi masayuki & associates features large skylights

dental clinic by oishi masayuki & associates features large skylights
photography by toshinori tanaka and daici ano
all images courtesy of oishi masayuki & associates

in hiroshima, japanese practice oishi masayuki & associates has designed a dental clinic set back from the passing road. located near onomichi railway station, the facility features large skylights cut into the primary façade that not only flood interior space with natural daylight, but also expose the building’s timber trusses. the uncovered structural form allows the project to become a part of the existing urban fabric, integrated within the region’s chaotic streetscape.

the large apertures ensure that internal volumes are filled with natural daylight

the structural framework is exposed throughout the scheme

white walls convey a sense of cleanliness and hygiene

the project’s upper level

the uncovered forms allow the project to become a part of the existing urban fabric

project info:

location: onomichi, hiroshima, japan
principal use: dental clinic
architectural design: oishi masayuki & associates
structure adviser: yasuhiro mochizuki
facility design: ES associates
general contractor: taihou corporation
structure: wooden
site area: 310.38 sqm
building area: 136.49 sqm
total floor area: 156.03 sqm
photography: toshinori tanaka, daici ano