With adversities come opportunities. Japan, the country characterized by impermanence, witnessed a terrifying earthquake, a ravaging tsunami and the possibility of a nuclear crisis; all within a span of one year i.e. 2011. Therefore, to deal with such erratic situations, VeryVery Architecture Office, construed the NAMI design, which intends to create a flexible and multivalent space, featuring a sitting area, relaxing area and space for promoting sociality.
NAMI takes inspiration from the movement of birds. Their movement actually represents collective intelligence and the structure claims to replicate the same, allowing people to have access to the multi spatial configurations. This collaborative effort is also analogous with the working of the digital era and internet that will connect NAMI more efficiently with the rest of the world.
The main installations that cover the area include varying types of benches; from sliding to low seat, etc. The sliding benches can be moved around to suit your comfort. You can use them for sun basking or place them under a shade for relaxing. The low seats come with a RFID tag that will prevent them from being stolen. Also the seats are made out of anti shock material that will keep you safe all the time.
There is a looping path that circles around the entire installation and has a special ramp for wheelchairs as well. This loop will be covered with four centimeter high synthetic grass.All the material that is proposed to be used for NAMI is either recycled or is recyclable. It will all come from Italy and can be easily assembled and dismantled on site.
Also, in the beginning we had mentioned about the sociality of the structure and for promoting the same, virtual connections with MoMa, New York and Constructo in Santiage, will be established for better cultural relations with the outside world.
Presently, the intent of the design is purely experimental with maximum focus over sustainability. It aspires to spread the message of harmony, eventually allowing the intermingling of various cultures under a single ambit.
Via: Archdaily
