"This project is an extension and renovation of a 40-year-old clinic located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. The existing reinforced concrete building, constructed in 1984, houses a dental clinic on the ground floor and a residence on the second floor. At the time of its construction, concepts of universal design were not yet widely recognized. The surrounding area was more rural and tranquil than it is today, and the appearance of this pure white RC clinic must have made a strong impression on the landscape."
"The surrounding area was more rural and tranquil than it is today, and the appearance of this pure white RC clinic must have made a strong impression on the landscape. Its elevated plinth, dignified stance, and geometric composition based on strict horizontality and verticality created a sharp contrast with the surrounding fields, reflecting an era when medical architecture was expected to possess a strong sense of symbolism and autonomy."
The project is an extension and renovation of a 40-year-old reinforced concrete clinic in Mie Prefecture, Japan. The existing building, constructed in 1984, contains a dental clinic on the ground floor and a residence on the second floor. Original design predated widespread recognition of universal design principles. The clinic’s pure white RC exterior, elevated plinth, and dignified stance once presented strong symbolism and autonomy within a quieter rural landscape. Geometric composition emphasizing strict horizontality and verticality created a sharp contrast with surrounding fields. The surrounding area has since become less rural and more developed, altering the building’s contextual relationship.
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