'tohoku sky village' by sako architects, tohoku, japan
all images courtesy of sako architects
tokyo and beijing-based practice sako architects have conceived the 'tohoku sky village', a strategy for self-sustaining areas during
natural disasters or emergency situations positioned within the region of tohoku, japan. the design offers a long-term solution
for residents living on or near low-lying ground with difficulty in
quickly reaching safety within the hills. an option for dwellers
of flat farmlands or within the vicinity of fishing ports, the independent islands connect with the existing infrastructure,
reducing overall construction costs. during times of need, the clusters
operate as individual facilities, coexisting with the ocean.
the new mounded landscape is generated by utilizing the rubble which was generated during the recent great earthquake
and placing residences, schools, recreational facilities, markets and other necessary buildings upon them.
aerial view of island with residential and public buildings
aerial view of residential island
approach to residential island before a disaster situation
alternative residential configuration
(clockwise from left to right) cluster of islands, airplane view of islands, recreational island
aerial view
site plan
(left) residential island program
(right) central island diagram
(left) floor plan / level 0 residential island
(right) floor plan / level 0 central island
(left) floor plan / level 1 residential island
(right) floor plan / level 3 central island
(left) roof plan / residential island
(right) roof plan / central island
(left) section / residential island
(right) section / central island
