- New structural approach for the Japanese climate and seismic conditions.
- Environmental design for low carbon footprint and control of heat and light.
Located at the foot of Japan’s highest mountain, Mt Fuji, Hoto Fudo creates a unique dining experience.
The building’s four continuous hemispheres symbolise the soft clouds that surround the mountain’s summit. The futuristic design was created by Takeshi Hosaka Architects.
Arup helped to realise the vision with support in structural, environmental and fire engineering with site supervision.
A new structural approach was adopted to meet the building’s challenging design requirements. The sandwich reinforced-concrete shell ensures the structure can withstand heavy snow and seismic conditions, allows for natural lighting and heating and helps achieve the distinctive architectural form.
A clever environmental design was developed to minimise Hoto Fudo’s carbon footprint and ensure thermal comfort throughout the year. Use of 'thermal mass' stabilises the internal surface temperature and minimal openings introduce daylight without excessive heat.
Hoto Fudo has become one of the best-known landmarks in the Mt Fuji area, attracting visitors wishing to enjoy local cooking in this uniquely-designed space.
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