There’s something magical inside this pavilion. It is called the “Wooden Net” and it’s the largest wooden structure built in Japan.
Woods of Net by Tezuka Architects / TIS & PARTNERS. Photo credit: Abel Erazo
When you go inside there’s a playground unlike any other I’ve ever seen!
Wonder Space II. Photo credit: Masaki Koizumi
Wonder Space II. Photo credit: Masaki Koizumi
The playground sculpture was created by artist Toshiko Horiuchi-MacAdam.
Wonder Space II. Photo credit: Masaki Koizumi
It’s completely crocheted by hand and it took Toshiko about a year to complete.
Artist at work.
A sketch for Wonder Space II, by Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam and Interplay, at Hakone Open Air Museum.
She designed it especially for children to climb in, crawl in, roll around, and swing on.
Wonder Space II. Photo credit: Masaki Koizumi
It took her about a year to complete and it has been enjoyed by children for over a decade now.
Wonder Space II. Photo credit: Masaki Koizumi
The wooden structure is also pretty amazing.
Wonder Space II. Photo credit: Masaki Koizumi
It was built without any mechanical fasteners and was engineered to transfer the loading from the net perfectly. It’s located at the Hakone Open-Air Museum.
Wonder Space II. Photo credit: Masaki Koizumi
After seeing these photos, I can understand why it’s called “Wonder Space II” and is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Japan! It’s so colorful and vibrant and truly a unique work of art.
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