Visualisations for the Ireland House architecture competition.

The assignment is to create an architectural design for a new Ireland House in Tokyo. “The project revolves around a main axis which runs from east to west on the site. A series of structural arches face the axis which represents the gate towards the west. This feature evoks ancient Irish wedge tombs orientated west to capture the sunset on the equinox day. The east side, is marked by the rising sun, the national symbol of Japan which represents the arrival of the new season on equinox day in Japanese culture. The visitor enters Ireland via these arches, where the two cultures meet. Accessing for Japan the visitor enters Ireland.”

Architects: Emily Murphy, Hiroko Nakatani.

3D render Hiroko Nakatani.

Tokyo, Japan.