the gallery entrance presents
visitors with a semi-public
open space showcasing the efforts of research into emergent fashion
trends.
the name ‘kuro maku’ refers to the black curtains used in kabuki theater to obscure
frantic backstage activities and provide a muted backdrop to the performance happening
in the front stage.
applying this concept of ‘kuro maku’ to the facade aims to produce a visceral reaction
from its observers. the scale of the tower is distorted by the creases, folds and crimps
of the rubber exterior, which is more akin to the soft architecture of clothing and
the scale of the somatic.
entrance to japanese garden
by means of a chiaroscuro effect, the interior spaces create a sense of
weight to make
the visitor become increasingly aware of their bodies and others within
the spaces.
this effect hopes to blur the distinction between the exhibits
and its visitors.
sectional view
through the use of actuators, the fabric facade can be expanded and contracted to allow
air flow between floors. a rapid and coordinated fluctuation of the facade will cause a
redistribution of air through out the building. the actuators also respond to seasonal
conditions by expanding during summer to allow for natural cooling and contracting
and hence creating greater thermal mass during winter.