NÔ
THEATER
TOKAMACHI
JAPAN, 2006
EXHIBITION
PR–302
Erected at the initiative of the Art Front Gallery, this pavilion overlooks the pond in Kaino River Park, located in the heart of Tokamachi Mountain.
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PROGRAM
Pavilion for outdoor Noh theatre performances
DETAIL
Situation
Tokamachi, Chuetsu, Japan
Year
2005–2006
Status
Direct commission
Built surface
86,86 m²
Client
City of Madrid, Madrid
Architect
Dominique Perrault Architecte
Partner
Kanetsu Sougou Kikaku Sekkei (Kazuo Watanabe)
Interior designer, design and signage
Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost
DESCRIPTION
Inspired by the traditional construction methods of Noh theatres, it rests on four pillars spaced 6 meters apart, which define the interior of the space. To access it, a walkway nearly 2 meters wide has been installed, symbolizing the passage between the world of yesterday and the world of today.
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Like a seasonal butterfly unfurling its wings with the arrival of warmer weather, the roof of this building, composed of large, gleaming metal scales, unfolds in all directions. Together with the water, it creates a striking visual interplay between the reflections of the surrounding landscape and the stage of the theater. This profusion of images intensifies the presence of this small structure, which seems almost lost amidst this majestic setting. Like a secluded gazebo discovered by chance during a stroll, the building becomes a place for meeting and rest when there are no theatrical events. In winter, it folds its “wings” to protect itself from the wind and snow, awaiting the following summer.
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