지금 소개하는 텐트 모양의 구조물은 도쿄 건축가인 Issei Suma 가 일본의 작은 마을에 사는 노인분들에게 식사와 거주공간을 제공하기 위해 설계한 것이다. 일명 지카라고 불리는 이 작은 컴플렉스는 5개의 뾰족한 구조로 구성되어 있고 나선형의 수용장과 넓직한 부엌공간도 갖춘 주택이다. 이 곳은 일전에 사회복지사와 요리사로 근무했떤 60대의 두명의 할머니들을 위한 곳이다. 5개의 빌딩은 각각 정사각형 모양을 하고 있고 서로 서로 교차하여 겹쳐진 형태인데 벽은 아치형이고, 지붕은 뾰족한 형태로 마치 원주민들의 원뿔형 천막같은 모양을 하고 있다.
This cluster of tent-like structures was designed by Tokyo architect Issei Suma to provide meals and accommodation to the elderly residents of a small Japanese community.
Called Jikka, the small complex is made up of five pointy structures, containing an assortment of facilities including a spiral-shaped paddling pool and a spacious kitchen.
Suma designed the buildings for a pair of ladies in their 60s, one a social worker and the other a cook.
Located on a rural site in Japan's mountainous Shizuoka Prefecture, the 100-square-metre complex functions as both their home and workplace.
It facilitates a food delivery service for older people, but also offers nursing care to people with disabilities.
Each of the five buildings is square-shaped in plan, and they all overlap one another. Walls take the form of an arch, while the roofs are pointed, giving the structures their teepee-like appearance.
Suma describes the scheme as a "a small complex of five little huts joined together".
Externally, the buildings are wrapped with slender wooden panels.
The supporting structure is revealed inside, comprising both concrete walls and timber roof beams.
Each block serves a different function.
The largest block, located at the centre, contains a spacious stainless-steel kitchen where meals for delivery are prepared. This room also includes a small dining area.
The two blocks to the west provide living quarters for the clients, including a shared bedroom, a bathroom and a storage area.
To the east, one block accommodates two beds for guests.
The other block contains the spiral-shaped pool, which was designed to allow easy access for wheelchair users.
from dezeen