Kaze-no-Oka Crematorium has a fluid appearance that blends smoothly with the surrounding ancient burial mounds and cemetery. Starting with the building approach, transitional spaces are emphasized; each ceremonial function space (funeral hall, cemetery, and waiting lounge) is kept at a specific distance from the next to allow for pause and reflection. On the exterior, a different geometry and materiality was given to each section. The use of these different materials - brick, Corten steel, and concrete - also allows the building to be read as a sculpture in the park.

Location：

Nakatsu, Oita, Japan

Completion Date：

1997

Building Type：

Crematorium

Structural System：

Reinforced Concrete, Steel

Number of Floors：

2 Stories

Site Area：

33,317m²

Building Area：

2,515m²

Total Floor Area：

2,260m²

Structural Engineer：

Hanawa Structural Engineers

Mechanical / Electrical Engineer：

Sogo Consultants