Building: WIND GATE, YKK ICHIKAWA DORMITORY
風の門 YKK市川寮
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2-17-2 suwada, ichikawa-shi, chiba
The Gate of Wind, YKK Ichikawa Dormitory, completed in 1987, stands as a remarkable example of residential architecture from Japan's contemporary design period. Located in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, this dormitory building was designed by the architectural firm Apple Comprehensive Planning Office and architect Hideo Ohno. Serving as both a shared residential facility and collective housing, the structure exemplifies thoughtful design principles for communal living spaces. The poetic name "Gate of Wind" reflects the architects' attention to environmental integration and natural flow through the building. This work represents an important contribution to Japanese dormitory architecture of the late twentieth century, showcasing innovative approaches to modern residential design during that era.
The Gate of Wind, YKK Ichikawa Dormitory, completed in 1987, stands as a remarkable example of residential architecture from Japan's contemporary design period. Located in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, this dormitory building was designed by the architectural firm Apple Comprehensive Planning Office a
...The Gate of Wind, YKK Ichikawa Dormitory, completed in 1987, stands as a remarkable example of residential architecture from Japan's contemporary design period. Located in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, this dormitory building was designed by the architectural firm Apple Comprehensive Planning Office and architect Hideo Ohno. Serving as both a shared residential facility and collective housing, the structure exemplifies thoughtful design principles for communal living spaces. The poetic name "Gate of Wind" reflects the architects' attention to environmental integration and natural flow through the building. This work represents an important contribution to Japanese dormitory architecture of the late twentieth century, showcasing innovative approaches to modern residential design during that era.
