Nebuta House
by Molo
Aomori, Japan
A museum and centre dedicated to all aspects of the Nebuta Festival, the Nebuta House by Molo, has opened it's doors in the Northern Japanese City of Aomori.
In 2002, Stephanie Forsythe and Todd MacAllen won an international architecture competition for their design of a housing and community project in Aomori, Japan. The competition was judged by Tadao Ando and Jean Nouvel, and sponsored by the City of Aomori.
The building is enclosed by ribbons of twisted steel, enamel-coated deep vibrant red and individually shaped to create variation: openings for light, areas of opacity, views, or opportunities for pedestrian circulation.
Luminous Nebuta appear suspended in the darkness of the hall, their vibrant colours reflected in the rippled, water-like floor. This is a subtle analogy to the last day of the festival when some of the Nebuta are set out to float on the sea.
Opening a set of giant sliding doors will connect the large volume of the Nebuta Hall with an upper level theatre and multi- purpose spaces below (for music, activities and exhibits) Providing a dynamic visual connection to the Nebuta during musical and theatrical performances, encouraging creative juxtapositions and flexible use.
Nebuta House by molo
Nebuta House by molo
Nebuta House by molo
