Kengo Kuma and Associates has designed Bamboo Gate as a dual-purpose facility for disaster resilience, integrating local materials and community needs to restore Mabi.
The design features two circular volumes connected with a sculptural roof, visualizing a connection to the Oda River, creating a public space grounded in local culture.
The structure utilizes local bamboo, intertwining the region's material culture while aiming to empower the community through participation and collaboration in disaster preparedness.
Bamboo Gate serves both as a community center and an emergency storage facility, reinforcing traditional Japanese architectural techniques while embracing contemporary design solutions.
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