Inspired by the Japanese concept Komorebi (木漏れ日), which describes sunlight filtering through tree canopies, Earth | Tree explores architecture as a sensory and bodily experience rooted in nature. The installation draws from the universal human impulse to seek shelter, evoking the feeling of standing beneath a tree, protected and calm.

This pace emerges through the interaction between materials, light, and the human body. Wood and brick are selected for their tactile and cultural significance: wood introduces warmth, scent, and a connection to the forest, while brick anchors the installation in a long-standing building tradition. Together, these materials create a dialogue between natural and constructed environments, shaped by light, shadow, and air.

Visitors engage with textures, shifting light conditions, and subtle atmospheric qualities, experiencing architecture through movement and perception. A central aspect of the project is participation and making. Through interactive elements such as sand landscapes, wooden blocks, and miniature bricks, the installation encourages visitors to shape their own environments.

Principals:  Asger Taarnberg, Nicolas Guichard, Yuki Ikeguchi - Kengo Kuma & Associates

Alongside Borja Martínez, Hannah Appelgren, Yasemin Sahiner

Petersen Tegl, Dinesen, Kvadrat, Buro Happold, and Anker & Co