In seeking to find the best concept for the Tokyo Fashion Museum we collaborated with fashion designer Jeroen van Tuyl and we’re excited about the idea of incorporating elements of his designs into our concept.
Inspired by Andy Warhol we blew up a Jeroen van Tuyl sleeve and were surprised by the programmatic possibilities. The form narrows at street level, so we could create a more public space. Its design allows the use for entrance, meeting point, catwalk, or red carpet events. At “elbow” level the facade allows unexpected views to the street. In order to provide the maximum experience in this vertical museum we designed the escalators as a part of the exhibition space. Like centre Pompidou it is visible from the street it will enliven the skyline.
The escalators also link two types of exhibition space:
1 the typical required nine exhibitions spaces. ranging from 150-300m2
2 special cubical spaces. The facades and interiors can be transformed according to the wishes of curators, designers or companies. It will have an effect on the building as a landmark.
There are three types of catwalks:
- a sky catwalk at top level. Shows or exhibitions in a Japanese garden / bar café or sky setting can be watched.
- an urban catwalk alongside the façade. Display or stage a performance which would be visible from surrounding buildings in Tokyo city.
- a floating catwalk above street level. This catwalk can also be transformed into a billboard,
conference, show, or party room. These activities can be experienced from Omotesando street
and will enliven the area.
2010
2010
Status: competition February 2010
Location: Tokyo downtown, Omotesando street
Program: exhibition space, restaurant and catwalk
Size: 2000 m2
Liong Lie, Andrea Sollazzo, Zygis Papartis, Berry van Empel
Collaboration: Jeroen van Tuyl fashion designer
