YKK Dormitory

The YKK Dormitory is located in Kurobe, Japan, it was built in 1998.  The outside of the building is kind of bland with boxy structures lined up in a row. The inside, however, I really enjoy.  The inside has a very simplistic design and Hertzbergers ideas on letting the space be defined by different uses really shines through.  The way that the dorms are connected with glass hallways that are almost like tunnels but with lots of light. One of the most pleasing parts of the building though is the shielded courtyard area where there is a reflection pool and some plants.  The way each of the dorm rooms function allows people living there to customize the room to the way that they like best.