Dreamy Japanese Pavilion is Made From Two Sheets of Metal Pierced by a Tree

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Japanese architect Ryuei Nishizawa designed this peaceful shelter within the sacred Fukita Shrine at Shodoshima Island. Dubbed the Fukita Pavilion, this holy space is made from two simple curved metal sheets. One of the surfaces rests on the while

Ryuei Nishizawa´s dreamy Fukita Pavilion pierced by a tree

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Japanese architect Ryuei Nishizawa designed this peaceful shelter within the sacred Fukita Shrine at Shodoshima Island. Dubbed the Fukita Pavilion, this holy space is made from two simple curved metal sheets. One of the surfaces rests on the ground, while the other one seems to float above while being pierced by a tree.

The dreamy Fukita Shrine is Nishizawa's latest work.

Ryuei Nishizawa´s dreamy Fukita Pavilion pierced by a tree

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The dreamy Fukita Shrine is Nishizawa's latest work.

The architect created a unique airy space sandwiched between two sheets of iron.

Ryuei Nishizawa´s dreamy Fukita Pavilion pierced by a tree

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The architect created a unique airy space sandwiched between two sheets of iron.

The long lasting, minimalist pavilion is pierced by a tree.

Ryuei Nishizawa´s dreamy Fukita Pavilion pierced by a tree

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The long lasting, minimalist pavilion is pierced by a tree.

Created as part of this year's Setouchi Arts Festival, the pavilion invites people to play, relax or contemplate the tree rising through the roof.

Ryuei Nishizawa´s dreamy Fukita Pavilion pierced by a tree

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Created as part of this year's Setouchi Arts Festival, the pavilion invites people to play, relax or contemplate the tree rising through the roof.

There is also a curved metal bench and a space for leaving shoes before getting in.

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There is also a curved metal bench and a space for leaving shoes before getting in.

Nishizawa's Fukita Pavilion is the perfect summer spot - it provides plenty of shadow under the trees while letting cool breezes pass through.

Ryuei Nishizawa´s dreamy Fukita Pavilion pierced by a tree

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Nishizawa's Fukita Pavilion is the perfect summer spot - it provides plenty of shadow under the trees while letting cool breezes pass through.

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