Flag Decomposition Recomposition is a design for Toshin Satellite Preparatory School in Suita, Near Osaka, Japan. This cram school is used by High-School students and it wanted a new multi-functional office and reception space.
While teaching children to love their country is a controversial taboo, due to its political extents, it still is necessary to give the future generation a good image of their own country. Doing it by mean of design instead of pedagogy is a much subtle alternative, the design only works by means of images. This design is a trial to work on one of the Japanese identity symbols. the Japanese flag was dismantled then reconstructed into a 3-dimensional space. It was arranged in a way that the ratio between the white and the red areas respects the same ratio in the national flag. Furthermore, due to the very low ceiling, clear mirrors were installed in slit shapes to ensure an extended visibility over its 2230mm height.
Furthermore, a large classroom is situated in the back of this office and reception space. The slits are made slant to make the space more dynamic and to naturally direct the students towards the classroom.