HIROSHIMA PREFECTURE PAVILION

Hiroshima Prefecture Pavilion

Client Brief

Hiroshima Prefecture (広島県) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chugoku region of Honshu. It has a population of 2,811,410 and a geographic area of 8,479 km², borders Okayama Prefecture to the east, Tottori Prefecture to the northeast, Shimane Prefecture to the north, and Yamaguchi Prefecture to the southwest.

Motive

The temporary structure is designed to change how Hiroshima Prefecture is well known for the tragic events and to promote the unknown beauty of Hiroshima Prefecture.

Concept Statement

The concept is inspired by the silhouette, function, and progression of organisms, known as biomorphic design, which meant something to the citizens of Hiroshima. It is also developed to create an indirect experience of Hiroshima for visitors to learn the history of Hiroshima, the will of Hiroshima citizens who wanted to overcome hardship and move on from the tragic events.

The concept "movement" and "layering" are also inspired by the progression of Hiroshima, with rich background and history, indirectly formed by stacking multiple layers of occurred events, actions of an organism, and tradition, which is what made Hiroshima Prefecture today.

Colour Scheme

The whole structure mainly focused on Red and Black colour as they represent as sacred colours of Japanese Shinto Culture.

Material

Wood is the primary material to express Japanese craftsmanship in wood carving and joinery skills.

3D Perspectives

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