Maison Hermes

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Project Location

Tokyo, Japan

Year of Completion

2001

Building Type

Commercial

Building Massing

Mid Rise

Project Architect

Renzo Piano

Owner

Hermes Japan Co. Ltd.

Student Author

Larissa Sattler

Archived Year

12-16-2018

Climate

Humid Subtropical

Application

Exterior

Material and its Properties

The glass masonry blocks allow for light to pass through while minimizing visual sight lines and enhancing privacy. During the day it reflects light and at night it glows.

Manufacturer

Seves Glass Block

Material Brand

Hermes Glass Block

Location of Manufacturer

Duchcov, Czech Republic

Architect Website

Duchcov, Czech Republic

Manufacturer Website

https://www.sevesglassblock.com/

Other Sources

http://www.maisonhermes.jp/en/ginza/about/

Environmental Response

The glass blocks allow for the maximum of natural sunlight to pass through while maintaining privacy on the interior

Recommended Citation

Piano, Renzo, "Maison Hermes" (2001). Building Case Studies. 385.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/bcs/385