Possibility to use rental scaffolding "Forest, Road, Market 2022" Temporary stores will be DIYed using scaffolding equipment!

Suzuki: I run an architectural firm, and I mainly design interiors like the Taneri Studio and the booths for this event. I'm also interested in creating systems and relationships, and the town itself. I also help out with food and beverages as part of my activities.

Kawai: I'm a chef and I was working in Tokyo, but I moved here last spring. There's a local revitalization project going on around here, and I'm interested in it, so I'm participating. In fact, this building is one of the renovation projects, and I'm involved in events like Morimichi.

Suzuki: We are currently working with the owner on a renovation project to turn this building into a place where all kinds of people can meet. In fact, we are having a meeting today to discuss the renovation plans.

Kawai: The nearby Korankei has other great things to see besides the autumn leaves, so I'd like to spread the word about them. I think there's a lot to rediscover.

Suzuki: I have connections that have been gained through experience not only in this area but also in other areas such as Tokyo, so I think we will be able to use that as a basis to develop a variety of events and the like.

Kawai: In the project "Hajimari Apartment" Is there something going on in this town? ​Young people who were interested in this topic gathered together and lived in a shared house for a month. The members also helped out at Morimichi, and I would like to increase these kinds of connections.

Suzuki: We met here and immediately hit it off talking about Morimichi.

Kawai: Around March, I was asked if I would like to do Morimichi. I think it was about 2 or 3 days after I met (Suzuki-san), but he was right in front of me, so I asked him, "Do you want to do it together?" and he replied with great enthusiasm, "Let's do it, let's do it."

Suzuki: The first time I used it, I realized the potential of scaffolding equipment. I think it's very interesting that it's flexible, changeable, and scalable. The light and airy feeling of being able to bring scaffolding and assemble it on the spot is a good match for this booth. In other words, it's convenient. I think that's a good thing about it.

Kawai: It didn't feel strange at all. I just thought, "Oh, that's nice." I knew scaffolding equipment itself was something I was familiar with, and I knew the texture. It was simple, so I had the image of it not getting in the way of anything. I like the on-site feel, and I thought it was close to a design with exposed concrete.

Suzuki: When we were walking around town together, we would see construction sites and say things like, "This is it," and we would confirm things in that way. So we were able to share the same image with each other right away.

Kawai: I had no idea. I had seen single pipes and things like that often, but I didn't realize it was scaffolding. I didn't think it would become part of the interior. As for the construction, since it was "temporary," I didn't think it would be difficult. When I was putting pressure on it with a hammer, I felt like "We're doing this!" and I enjoyed the construction. I even admired carpenters (laughs).

Suzuki: I had experience at Taneli Studio, so I wasn't worried at all. But on the second day, the wind was so strong that the roof came off... But even though the roof came off, scaffolding didn't budge.

Kawai: The surrounding stores were almost completely destroyed by the strong winds. In our case, all that remained was scaffolding (laughs). It was sturdy, literally sturdy.

Kawai: We were worried that if the decorations were too flashy, the message would be too strong and would create a gap with the contents, so we tried not to let it get in the way of the content. We were conscious of keeping it simple.

Suzuki: Even though it was a temporary store, we had a meeting to discuss the flow of people inside. Our first priority was to focus on how to sell the products and how to prepare the food.

Suzuki: There were quite a few people who came to take photos. They thought it was an unusual material to make.

Kawai: Because the finished product is so simple, some people joked, "Is it not finished yet? Is it still under construction?" (laughs)

Suzuki: I experienced it last time, but it was not only easy, but also quick. We involved people who had no experience in setting up a tent, and it was very easy to explain the construction method. When doing DIY, if you're building a wooden structure, you need to check everything in detail beforehand, but even members who had never met before were able to set up scaffolding. It was great to see how quickly it rose from a flat state.

Kawai: In that case, the speed at which we were able to complete scaffolding may have been similar to the composition of our members! As for the construction, I thought it would be easy, but we were able to do it because Yuta was there (laughs). If I had been alone from the beginning, I might have thought, "What is this?"...Once I heard how to do it, I was able to do it quickly.

Suzuki: Your thinking is consistent. You're focusing a lot on scaffolding applications outside of construction sites, and you feel there's a lot of potential for free use. What I find interesting is that my theme seems to be making use of modules, like units, rather than the so-called single-pipe scaffolding. I think the way a carpenter puts together a house is similar to how scaffolding equipment is used. It's really interesting to think about how to fit modules into a set framework. I think it's important to make use of those benefits in the future. Well, to put it simply, it's a convenient thing that's easy to assemble...

Kawai-san: It's Lego!

Suzuki-san: Yes, that's the image I had. This time, I was able to adjust the height of the shelves on the spot, so I felt it was easy to use. I liked the feeling of being able to make small adjustments on site, and the process was fun, and I also felt reassured about the strength.

 Suzuki: This time we rented scaffolding equipment, but I'd like to buy it and use it in various situations. Like carrying a tent(laughs). I wondered if we could set upa BBQ area with scaffolding equipment.

Kawai: BBQ is great! I'd like to do a lot of things, like a sauna. Maybe we could make it two or​ ​three stories tall and have something like flowing somen noodles (laughs). I think Kasetsu-style flowing somen noodles would be popular.

Suzuki: That looks fun! It could also be used as a playground for children.

Suzuki: I mentioned the casualness earlier, but I wonder if we can go further into something more permanent. At Taneli Studio, we used scaffolding as a permanent installation, with the idea of expanding from there, so I would like to do an expansion project. I think it would be interesting if scaffolding increased like a living organism with cell division!

From another perspective, I think it would be good if we could think of scaffolding as a kind of asset. I think it would be good to have scaffolding as an asset and sell it when it is no longer needed. Since it is not disposed of, it is recycled, which is good for the environment.

Kawai: You can use it for years and its value doesn't change. It's a good investment idea. It's dangerous if it rusts, but I think the rust is good and cool (laughs).

In the future, I would like to use it for the local revitalization activities I am currently working on, so I think it will become a platform for spreading the information.

Kawai: I don't think it's difficult to use. The material is simple, so if you want to make it stand out, you'll need some decorative items, but because it's simple, I think you can do what you want with it. It can be difficult if you get fancy, but I don't think the hurdle to using it is high.

Suzuki: I think that ASNOVA 's efforts to broaden the scope of its use are valuable in themselves. There must be many users who are unaware of its scope, so I think that spreading information like this will expand its possibilities.

Kawai: I think Kasetsu is quite similar to my way of life.

You can move freely, go anywhere, and create anywhere. It's nice to be able to go wherever you want.

Suzuki: Mr. Futa is in the catering business, and he buys local ingredients and cooks them on the spot. That's just how rude he is (laughs).

Kawai: To begin with, I'm not very good at setting things up and creating things in detail. Kasetsu might be a perfect fit for that (laughs).

Suzuki: I personally see it as a tool, but it gives the impression of filling in the gaps. Temporary structures offer a high degree of freedom. Architecture is very strict and regulated, but when you add the word"temporary"to it, the degree of freedom increases dramatically, so I think it is a tool that can fill in the gaps between regulations, systems, and restrictions.

 It was here at Komatsuya that the two, who are passionate about a variety of activities, met. As per the concept that the owner holds dear, it has become a place where all kinds of people can meet. When I visited for an interview, I felt firsthand that it is a wonderful place. While we were talking, anAmazondelivery arrived. It was a light bulb that an elderly woman in the neighborhood had wanted. It was heartwarming to know that there is such a warm community.

I thought that scaffolding was a way for them to "temporarily construct it and prove their hypothesis." I can't help but look forward to the "places of tomorrow" that they will create. I hope that scaffolding will continue to be used in activities that are beneficial to society, such as regional revitalization.

Komatsuya
The building, a former udon restaurant, is currently operating on an experimental basis, with plans to renovate it into a complex that can accommodate lodging from next year.

Address: 34 Shinmachi, Asukecho, Toyota City, Aichi

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