case study no.3
Sejima and Associates Police Box at Chofu Station, Tokyo
a police box, being the inside of the city.
[a turning inside out of a building (like a sleeve) to be the inside instead of holding the inside.
the site plan is to show that this is to be a visible light and building to various parts of the community and located on the rail line. the structure consists of space between two concrete walls. the private space on the second level is a japanese tatami room that "floats" between these two walls. the sides and ceiling are not touching the walls.
the surface of the two walls are polished with a paint that is reflective and the storage areas are covered with mirrored stainless steel for reflection.
as the inside is turned out and reflected to the community, the idea of the self and what the police are here to protect is projected out and seen through the various perspectives of the city.