Koyori Tower
A global competition hosted in Lucca, Italy. The challenge of the competition is to create an art or an architecture design using only paper.
Concept
Koyori is a traditional Japanese paper rope used in celebrations, symbolizing purification and hope for a better future. Inspired by this ritual, the Koyori Tower represents a collective prayer, with each paper rolled into koyori embodying a personal wish. Together, these wishes are woven into a tower of support and transformation.
Team
Brandon Tsukano
Ayaka Fuji
Kazuya Katagiri
Role
Project Manager
Lead Designer
Lead Engineer
Rhino
AutoCAD
Adobe
Tools
Award
Nominee
Company
Katagiri Architecture & Design
Design Process
Roll Paper Into Koyori Sticks
Combine Koyori Sticks
Foundation
Tie Long Koyori Sticks Together
Final Layer
Structure
I designed the construction methods to be simple yet effective. Using 5,800 sheets of white printing paper, we rolled them into 3-meter-long koyori sticks. This rolling process makes the koyori strong against vertical force but less resistant to horizontal force. To enhance stability, we wove 480 koyori sticks into three diagonal grid layers, allowing each stick to support the others. The final step in constructing the tower involved using paper-based koyori strings to tie and brace the sticks, ensuring structural integrity.
Spatial Usability
Koyori Tower became a space for adults to space out and relax while observing our craft. Additionally, it became a space for kids to run around as if they were in the playground.
