Last year, we took on new challenges in architecture, art, and research. In February, Yumi had a final lecture and exhibition at Osaka Institute of Technology, in April, went to Sicily for a new architectural project, in June, completed a villa in Karuizawa, in August, created an art/architecture installation in the medieval city of Maranola, Italy, and in November, created site-specific artworks at Ryuanji Temple in Minoh, Osaka. In parallel with these projects, we have also been working on revitalizing historical buildings in Sawara, Chiba Prefecture. We will continue to work hard to create inspiring spaces that resonate with people’s minds.
郡裕美＋遠藤敏也 / スタジオ宙一級建築士事務所 Yumi Kori + Toshiya Endo/ studio MYU
★以下、2025年度の私たちの活動報告です。 ご笑覧いただき、ご感想などお聞かせください。 ★Below is a report on our activities for 2025. Please take a look and let us know your feedback.
sous les ailes 「神の御翼の下で守られる」—聖書より— 木造 平家建て、長野県 軽井沢
“sous les ailes”, Wooden one-story house, Karuizawa, Nagano By taking advantage of the slope, we designed a naturally flowing space, creating a small yet rich environment in a forest. Here is the link for more photos and the design process. https://www.studio-myu.com/news/archives/7425 and to the Video. (Please set the subtitle.) https://www.studio-myu.com/news/archives/7487
We have been working on the revitalization of Sawara’s historic townscape since 1997. Last year, we started working on new projects, converting charming old houses to shared kitchens, offices, cafes, and community spaces, bringing new vitality to the town. In 2015, we received the Architectural Institute of Japan Award for our achievement. We continue our efforts to revitalize living townscapes that are organically connected to the present and history.
Maranola is a medieval walled city located on Italy’s west coast. Cobblestone streets and buildings intertwine intricately along the slope, and staircases are scattered throughout the buildings to support people’s daily lives. I installed a new “procedural architecture” mockup, “Mirage Stairs/Maranola,” in a small square. Here for more photos and text for the concept.
UTSUSHI YO Is the world reflected on the water’s surface paradise or the real world? My architectural Installation transformed the Ryuanji Temple Hououkaku hall into “Pureland”, as if it were floating on water. The audience is invited to stay in the installation and enjoy the feeling and atmosphere. This hall is a National cultural heritage, and it was designed by well-known architect Goichi Takeda, inspired by the Phoenix Hall, which represents “Pureland”, built during the 11th century. For more installation photos and for the concept and the architectural information, please visit the link.
Minoh no Mori Artwalk 2025, 11.15-30Ryuanji Temple Hououkaku, Osaka Architectural installation. Materials: Acrylic mirror, oak veneer, wood Nov. 15th – 30th, Minoh no Mori Artwalk 2025
荒川修作＋ギンズの天命反転思想の研究の一環でつくった蜃気楼階段は、現在、大阪ガス 実験集合住宅 NEXT21の住宅の中にあります。ギャラリーに展示するのではなく、蜃気楼階段が不条理的劇のように日常の中に挿入されることで、住人にとっての建築の見え方が変わり、この装置が手続き型建築として作用することを目論んで創りました. ワークショップの様子はこちら. 主催：荒川＋ギンズモックアップ研究会（空間と身体感覚の相互作用にもとづく空間デザインの研究） ワークショップ：大阪ガス 実験集合住宅 NEXT21 日時：3月16日、12月６日Mirage Stairs Workshop, Organized by: Arakawa + Gins Mock-up Research Group at the Osaka-Gas NEXT21 experimental housing complex. The Mirage Stairs, created as part of Arakawa Shusaku and Gins’ research on reversible destiny, are currently installed in the Osaka Gas NEXT21 experimental housing complex. Rather than being exhibited in a gallery, the Mirage Stairs were inserted into the house like an absurdist play, with the intention of changing the way residents perceive their everyday spaces and creating a device that functions as procedural architecture. Click here for more information,
