山名の床几
Bench @ Takasaki, Gunma
Client: Yamana Hachiman Shrine
Design: Sunao Koase, Takeo Arika,(Ryosuke Inomoto, Miho Tanaka) /SNARK Inc.
Construction: SNARK D.I.Y.
Completion: Aug.2022
Photo: Lo.cul.p

群馬県高崎市山名町にある山名八幡宮の納涼スペースである。夏期に風鈴を見ながらかき氷などを食べて涼める場所として依頼された。

組立・解体可能なノックダウン式でデザインされており、部材全てをひとりで持ち運べる大きさとした。部材はホームセンターで購入可能な材料を用い、切り込み・掘り込み加工までも全てDIYで作られている。現在では仮設の社殿として、季節を問わず境内の様々な場所に移設して使われる。

Situated within the historic Yamana Hachiman-gu Shrine in Takasaki, Gunma, this Nou-ryou (summer cooling) structure was conceived as a serene spot where visitors can enjoy shaved ice while listening to the delicate sounds of wind chimes. It features a modular knockdown system, meticulously designed for easy assembly and disassembly, with each component sized for portability by a single individual. Utilizing standard materials sourced from local hardware stores, the structure was entirely handcrafted, including all precision cutting and joinery. While originally intended as a seasonal summer installation, its versatility has allowed it to evolve into a year-round fixture. It now serves as a mobile temporary sanctuary, relocated to various sites throughout the shrine grounds to support different spiritual and communal needs across all seasons.