within osaka‘s ‘terrace of the forest’ camping facility, japanese design firm mori no terrace creates the cooking and toilet space amidst the 10,000 sqm green forest. although the structure carries a bold presence, the locally sources material allows the building to blend well into its environment. the roof is entirely black allowing the facility to subtly nestle itself into nightfall.

mori no terrace designs a cooking and restroom space for osaka's 10,000 sqm campground
although the structure carries a bold presence, the locally sources material allows the building to blend well into its environment

 

 

mori no terrace‘s kitchen and bathroom structure situates itself near the center of the camping facility in order to be seen from anywhere. the clean and simple design allows campers to enjoy the authentic camping experience, while not having to compromise on personal hygiene. ‘since the campground is a facility used by both men and women from children to adults,’ explains the designer, ‘I want it to become a place where anyone can feel the ease of use and cleanliness of the design.’

mori no terrace designs a cooking and restroom space for osaka's 10,000 sqm campground
the structure sits on a 10,000 sqm site 

mori no terrace designs a cooking and restroom space for osaka's 10,000 sqm campground
thanks to its clean and simple design 

mori no terrace designs a cooking and restroom space for osaka's 10,000 sqm campground
details of the simply structured gable roof

mori no terrace designs a cooking and restroom space for osaka's 10,000 sqm campground
concrete and timber make up the general foundation

mori no terrace designs a cooking and restroom space for osaka's 10,000 sqm campground
the open structure offers a panoramic view of the surrounding environment

mori no terrace designs a cooking and restroom space for osaka's 10,000 sqm campground
the black roof blends into the nightfall, highlighting the interior of the timber roof

mori no terrace designs a cooking and restroom space for osaka's 10,000 sqm campground
the side view of the structure

mori no terrace designs a cooking and restroom space for osaka's 10,000 sqm campground
details of the interior 

mori no terrace designs a cooking and restroom space for osaka's 10,000 sqm campground
the restroom

mori no terrace designs a cooking and restroom space for osaka's 10,000 sqm campground
the interior of the restroom

 

 

project info:

 

designer: naoya matsumoto
design: mori no terrace
type: cooking and toilet
location: 166 yamabe nosecho toyonogun, osaka, japan
floor area: 50 sqm
completed: april 2017
produced by: tainaka office joint / nagena design
lighting design: new light pottery
photo: takeshi asano

 

 

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edited by: lynn chaya | designboom