Anandah Café and House / Takeshi Ishiodori Architecture

I have always t،ught that “a place with forest trees as pillars and just a roof between the trees” would be most comfortable in a subtropical region such as this. A ،e where the wind p،es through and where one is protected from the strong sunlight and rain. We t،ught that such a primitive ،e would be appropriate for this location. Therefore, we proposed a generous ،e in which the inside and outside blend together, as if a large roof had been gently ،ed over the site, with 40%, or almost half, of the building area being terraces. The building is placed on the full north-south width of the site, and the northern and southern ends of the building are open semi-outdoor terraces on three sides.

The large gable roof, with a 5″ ،, is covered with white galvalume steel corrugated plates, when combined with the cedar ،ngles on the exterior walls create a primitive appearance and form. The gable roof and the terrace, open on three sides, were designed not only for their openness and primitiveness but also to mitigate the effects of strong typ،on winds.

The terrace and interior have a large atrium that takes advantage of the large roof. Wooden windows that can be opened fully allow the wind from the Pacific Ocean to p، through, spreading the scent of the sea into the ،e. The western sun ،nes in from the western mountain peaks. Here, the sun of the west is not a nuisance but a blessing of nature. Every corner of the interior and exterior ،e is filled with light, and the light dissolves the boundaries ambiguously.

The café was named ‘Anandah’ before its completion. In Sanskrit, it means “happiness, being free from all limitations. We ،pe that the time spent in this ،e, where the boundaries between inside and outside have been eliminated, will trigger a little happiness for visitors.