Origami Roof Architecture

The highlight of the project is the massive folded roof with exposed trusses.

Origami roof architecture. Beneath the roof four triangular elevations display a mixture of. The origami roof stands from the earth like a tent creates tolerant space and protects the life of the family said tanaka. The origami roof stands from the earth like a tent and creates tolerant space and protects the life of the family.

This house is planned so that the internal space wrapped in the origami roof. Commissioned to design a home which would be modern yet communicate with tradition and the surrounding mountainous landscape tsc architects drew connections between origami techniques and the. Located in the old village surrounded by mountain japan s mie prefecture origami house is a 112 square metre 1 205 square foot home with an origami like roof.

It controls sunlight and. In addition the origami roof has various functions.