KASUMIGASEKI COMMON GATE (1)

Across the globe, humans have been quarrying mountains and erecting towering structures from their stones. Despite the accelerating pace of global warming, urban development continues unabated. Gathered from various corners of the world, stones are meticulously arranged here, transitioning in color from black to white. In summer, the black stones absorb heat, making them too warm to sit on comfortably, whereas in winter, they radiate a cozy warmth. Conversely, the white stones remain cool and inviting even during the hottest days of summer. This innovative design transforms the bench into a thermometer of sorts, where the temperature you experience varies depending on where you choose to sit, offering a tactile experience of global warming’s impact.