SUBTILITAS

SUBTĪLITĀS (latin; noun f., 3rd):

fineness of texture, logic, detail; slenderness, exactness, acuteness; sharpness : precision



“I am interested in the space-like quality of something already there,  which people can then adapt to their own needs, rather than proposing a  space with only one fixed purpose. The three-dimensional spatial  composition of House OM, and the experience of moving through, around,  in and out the house resemble an artificial cave-like experience. The  house definitely feels less limited than a conventional residence! The  residents can use it as they want.”
Sou Fujimoto on his recently completed House OM, Yokohama 2010. Fujimoto is the subject of the latest issue of El Croquis. Interview above from Abitare.

“I am interested in the space-like quality of something already there, which people can then adapt to their own needs, rather than proposing a space with only one fixed purpose. The three-dimensional spatial composition of House OM, and the experience of moving through, around, in and out the house resemble an artificial cave-like experience. The house definitely feels less limited than a conventional residence! The residents can use it as they want.”

Sou Fujimoto on his recently completed House OM, Yokohama 2010. Fujimoto is the subject of the latest issue of El Croquis. Interview above from Abitare.



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