An information center for visitors on the premises of Tokyo Gas. The roof is supported only by 100 thin steel pillars of 48 mm in diameter, which are doubly stretched around the perimeter. The density of the columns is varied according to the character of the site. On the right is a presentation space separated by an arc-shaped curtain. The curtains were designed by Yoko Ando.

Japan | Tokyo

Shinkenchiku September 2011 issue 114P