Beyond the articulated exterior and pleasing interior, the most important aspect of the design is invisible to passers-by: the roof playground. With such tight site constraints, rooftop green space allows the ground to be reclaimed for educational use as well as for play, making for a totalizing environment for students.

Taisei High School in Shizuoka, Japan by Itsuko Hasegawa Atelier

2006.02.13