{"id":43262,"date":"2018-06-11T08:45:39","date_gmt":"2018-06-11T12:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=43262"},"modified":"2021-07-12T09:23:13","modified_gmt":"2021-07-12T13:23:13","slug":"fujisan-world-heritage-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/practice\/materials\/fujisan-world-heritage-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind the Building: Shigeru Ban&#8217;s Fujisan World Heritage Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><i>Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Architizer<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>\u00a0and sign up for our\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/architizer\/newslettersubscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>inspirational newsletter<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>Good design turns heads. Great design turns a mountain on its head. This is precisely what Shigeru Ban has done for a site in Fujinomiya, in the Shizuoka Prefecture of Japan. Reinterpreting the country\u2019s iconic Mount Fuji, SBA built the Fujisan World Heritage Center to commemorate the mountain\u2019s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and connect to the nearby activities of the Fujisan Sengen Shrine. A signature element of the design, the building\u2019s staggering lattice wood cone was made as an inverted form above a reflecting pool. The resulting reflection recalls the mountain itself.<\/p>\n<p>Inside, the building gradually follows a 633-foot-long ramp that leads through five floors of exhibits. Creating the experience of climbing an interior mountain, the design culminates in an observation hall with expansive views of Mount Fuji itself. As Ban said, \u201cThe client wanted to symbolize Mount Fuji, but I had never designed a symbolic building before.\u201d Around the project\u2019s symbolic mountain is a five-story atrium and glazed fa\u00e7ade enclosing the exhibition and display spaces. Expanding on SBA\u2019s design, we\u2019re exploring the manufacturers and suppliers that helped bring together this monumental work of architecture.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-43274 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_05.jpg?resize=1185%2C790&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fujisan World Heritage Center\" width=\"1185\" height=\"790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_05.jpg?w=1185&amp;ssl=1 1185w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_05.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_05.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_05.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-43278 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_09.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fujisan World Heritage Center\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_09.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_09.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_09.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_09.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>Aluminum &amp; Glass Curtain Walls<\/h2>\n<p>Manufactured by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fujisash.co.jp\/hp\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fuji sash<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands\/agc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AGC<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Fujisan World Heritage Center was built to provide future generations with a space to understand and observe the importance of the mountain. Using a combination of aluminum and glass curtain walls, the design emphasizes the inverted wood-lattice cone structure while providing views outside the center and within. The aluminum frames were provided by Fuji Sash, while the glass curtain walls were manufactured by AGC. The glass walls surround the center, including a five story atrium that connects the inverted mountain form with a pair of three-story rectilinear volumes.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-43272 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_01.jpg?resize=1215%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fujisan World Heritage Center\" width=\"1215\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_01.jpg?w=1215&amp;ssl=1 1215w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_01.jpg?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_01.jpg?resize=768%2C506&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_01.jpg?resize=1024%2C674&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-43270 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/496879.jpg?resize=950%2C633&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fujisan World Heritage Center\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/496879.jpg?w=950&amp;ssl=1 950w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/496879.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/496879.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> Roof &amp; Waterproofing<\/h2>\n<p>Manufactured by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tajima.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tajima Roofing<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The roofing in the heritage center was provided by Tajima. This includes an internal roofing membrane, as well as asphalt waterproofing. Though Mount Fuji is 11 miles away, the building\u2019s roof profile holds an unimpeded view to the mountain. Located next to Fujisan Sengen Shrine where Shinto activities are held, the project\u2019s roofing was made to complement surrounding context and the central wood lattice without taking away from it or the interior exhibits.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-43275 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_06.jpg?resize=1185%2C790&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fujisan World Heritage Center\" width=\"1185\" height=\"790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_06.jpg?w=1185&amp;ssl=1 1185w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_06.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_06.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_06.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-43269 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/5979.jpg?resize=818%2C583&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fujisan World Heritage Center\" width=\"818\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/5979.jpg?w=818&amp;ssl=1 818w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/5979.jpg?resize=300%2C214&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/5979.jpg?resize=768%2C547&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>Granite Floor<\/h2>\n<p>Manufactured by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.giken.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hanakuni-Giken<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Inside the center, the lattice cone is complemented by a stone bush hammered water jet granite floor. Manufactured by Hanakuni-Giken, the floor was chosen with a neutral color to foreground visitor experience. To reach the main entrance, visitors walk around the pool, viewing the cone and its pristine reflection before going inside. The reflecting pool incorporates a red torii gate that marks the start of a processional route leading to a nearby shrine. The granite flooring integrates with this path while preserving a material focus on the cone.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-43276 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_07.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fujisan World Heritage Center\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_07.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_07.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_07.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_07.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-43277 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_08.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fujisan World Heritage Center\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_08.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_08.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_08.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_08.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>Interior Ramp<\/h2>\n<p>Supplied by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc-t.co.jp\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ABC Trading<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Flowing through five floors of exhibits, the heritage center\u2019s ramp is the most important interior circulation route. The 633-foot-long rubber path was supplied by ABC Trading, and focuses on the viewing tower and ascent within the 3,400-square-meter facility. As visitors travel along the ramp, they discover a story of the World Heritage site and the history of the Fuji-ko religion it inspired. Audio recordings, videos and artworks combine to create a resonate spatial experience. The ramp connects to the shop, 4K theatre, library, restaurant and an event space.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-43273 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_04.jpg?resize=1185%2C790&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fujisan World Heritage Center\" width=\"1185\" height=\"790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_04.jpg?w=1185&amp;ssl=1 1185w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_04.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_04.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FWHC_04.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-43265 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/084.jpg?resize=950%2C633&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fujisan World Heritage Center\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/084.jpg?w=950&amp;ssl=1 950w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/084.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/084.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> Wood Lattice<\/h2>\n<p>Manufactured by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shelter.jp\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Shelter<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The iconic \u201cinverted mountain\u201d cone structure of the Fujisan World Heritage Center was built using 8,000 bars of local cypress linked with lapped joints and rounded on top. Seemingly woven, the lattice is staggered off the wall using small metal spacers. This create a shadow between the woodwork and the fiber\u2013reinforced concrete panels. The wood lattice is coated with textured white paint, and is structurally supported by 20 inclined H-shaped steel sections at the cone\u2019s base.<\/p>\n<p><i>Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Architizer<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>\u00a0and sign up for our\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/architizer\/newslettersubscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>inspirational newsletter<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>. <\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new monolithic design mirrors Mount Fuji itself. 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