Hatsuo Morimoto
JAPAN
Meet Hatsuo Morimoto - a powerhouse of good design, creativity and innovation based in Japan. Hatsuo Morimoto's design journey has been nothing short of spectacular, marked by a tireless pursuit of excellence. This dedication is clearly mirrored in Hatsuo Morimoto's impressive haul of 2 A' Design Awards that we showcase here. Spanning across categories such as Architecture, Hatsuo Morimoto's work stands as a living testament to a steadfast commitment to design excellence, serving as a beacon of inspiration for designers globally. With each project, Hatsuo Morimoto masterfully blends form and function, crafting designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and timeless. This approach underscores Hatsuo Morimoto's celebration of creativity and an unyielding quest for innovation.
View Profile Consult Now Hire NowIn this plan, the retaining wall and the building foundation are rationally combined, and the surplus part is returned to the courtyard as much as possible. The foundation is not vertical but slanted to give it a shape and give it an expression. The outer wall overlaps like a stack and continuously wraps around in a belt shape. There are no windows on the outside, but on the garden side, many windows and eaves create an intermediate area, creating a space that integrates the inside and outside.
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This house creates an architectural design by having skins with various functions on the base cube. The perforated block promotes ventilation while restricting the line of sight. The vertical and horizontal grids block the line of sight by manipulating the angle, but you can see the roadside trees from inside. The glass windows on the curtain wall reflect the line of sight and strong sunlight during the day, but at night the indoor lights leak out to the city and contribute to the cityscape. From the window, residents can feel the changing seasons such as fresh greenery and cherry blossoms.
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