Posted on 2/19/2018
according to multi-disciplinary design practice klein dytham architecture, japan is a constant source of creative energy. drawn to the country’s simplicity of design, attention to detail and the freedom from traditional constraints, its latest project respects that philosophy. the picchio visitors center and ice rink, located in the foothills of mount asama, acts as a skating clubhouse in winter and as a nature center in the summer.
klein dytham architecture, in collaboration with japanese landscape design firm studio on site, has designed the scheme as part of the hoshinoya hotel complex. located next to japan’s first bird sanctuary, established in 1964, the picchio project revolves around enhancing all of the site’s existing facilities. the new ice rink is naturally landscaped according to its top...