Forestry Hall To-mochi

Outline
It is a small gymnasium in a forestry town, used for sports, conferences, and exhibitions. Lightweight steel frames are used along the exterior walls and on the roof. The cedar lattice covering the interior and the roof aggregate are connected by cedar bundles to form a mixed structure truss. The truss structure is varied according to the required ceiling height.
Location
  • Kumamoto
Journal
Shinkenchiku 2025:09
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