Renovated school site

The main part of the project, is the old school which was repurposed to house the fermentation, distillation, and pasteurization steps of the sake brewing. This breathtaking historical building was reimagined to be experienced in a new unexpected setting. A daring take on an otherwise reserved site.

Mass plan

To house the several steps of sake brewing, the project reimages some abandoned structures in close proximity. An engaging labyrinth is thus created.

steam theater

An underground theatre where the rice steamer is covered when not in use to create the stage. A sky light that escapes the steam doubles as a center light for the stage. In addition to that the theatre equipped with a unique music instrument which resulted from the mix of the steamer chimney and a church organ. A sensual religious experience.

Koji room

A peek at the private koji ritual through an interactive wall. Tables and seating that extend from inside to outside small windows and fisheye lenses that discreetly break the secrecy of the setting. Inside the polished copper walls help control the tempreture and humidity, important for the process.

Seating Area

Overall the project is meant to be a unique experience of sake, an almost religious, sacred journey within the landscape. A sense indulging experience.