Iori Ochi
Architecture Portfolio
Architecture, to me, is not just about form and function—it’s about blurring boundaries, creating spaces that breathe, and finding harmony between structure and emotion.
I am constantly exploring the in-between, where architecture meets art, where inside and outside dissolve into one another. My designs are driven by curiosity, a love for materials like Corten steel and wood, and a deep fascination with light—not just as a visual element, but as something meditative.
This portfolio is a collection of my thoughts, experiments, and creations. I hope it gives you a glimpse into my process and the way I see the world.
Let’s begin:)
Hokkai Gakuen University
Engernier Department of Architectture course
Iori Ochi
伊織
Architecture student
CAD: Vectorworks, Archicad
Modeling: Rhino, SketchUp SKILLS
INTERNSHIP
Endo Architecture Atekier
Education Awards
FEB 2023, 3weeks
Assistanced making model
Qukan
AUG 2023, 3weeks
Assistanced making model and SketchUp
YKAA
Assistanced making model and make ideas
FEB 2025, currently Adobe; Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, Fresco, Indesign, Adobe Express Lender; Twinmotion Language; Japanese, English, Korean
Part-time job and volunteer
Wood management and project planning
（Part-time Job)
International market in Sapporo staff
（Volunteer)
越智
Special Jury Award at an internal competition for the work
“The House of the 52Hz Whale”
Hokkaido-gumi Rookie Competition – Sou Fujimoto Award
“Hanmock Cafe”
First Prize at an internal competition
“Kazenifuku Sofuno Yuigon (My grandfather’s final words carried away by the wind.）”
Expanding My World
Since childhood, I’ve wanted to see the world. Growing up in Hokkaido, a somewhat isolated place in Japan, I felt the need to connect with people from different backgrounds. For two years, I participated in an online study abroad program with an American university. The people I met came from various universities and backgrounds, and I’ve continued to build strong relationships with them beyond the program.
I also value my interactions with architecture students from other universities. Exposing myself to different perspectives has undoubtedly had a positive influence on my design work. I make it a point to participate in gatherings where architecture students and architects come together.
My life with architecture and art
Every Experience is Connected
I believe that every experience directly shapes my abilities. Driven by a strong determination never to miss an opportunity, I have consistently pushed myself to take on new challenges, embracing every chance for growth and learning.
A trip to Tokyo with friends I met through online interactions and university classmates.
Participation in the Hokkaido-gumi Rookie Competition. Visiting exhibitions with friends from other universities.
Cafe terace 01
When: Grade2
Honor:Hokkaido-gumi Rookie Competition
Sou Fujimoto Award
Easily Articulable Architecture
There are countless beautiful buildings in the world, but if we cannot articulate the emotions they inspire, we cannot communicate their significance to others.
At my university, there is no grand architecture like that found at other institutions. As a result, many students seem to feel no attachment to the campus, often saying that there is nothing special here.
This design is envisioned to be placed within my university’s campus. My goal was to create a form of architecture that is easy to articulate, both in its design and impact. Inspired by the concept of a hammock, the design seeks to evoke a sense of comfort and connection.
Tenant building complex 02
When: Grade2
School assignment
Blurring the Boundary Between Inside and Outside
Exterior walls are typically two-dimensional, but this design challenges that notion by transforming the wall into a spatial element, softening the divide between inside and outside. The façade is composed of clustered metal mesh spheres that capture and reflect Sapporo’s city lights at night. Unlike buildings that emit their own light, this architecture exists like the moon—absorbing and reflecting its surroundings.
Inside, the spheres extend from the exterior, carving out diverse spaces for people to inhabit, seamlessly blending the boundaries between interior and exterior.
Elevation Drawing
Blurring the Boundary Between Inside and Outside
Exterior walls are typically two-dimensional, but this design challenges that notion by transforming the wall into a spatial element, softening the divide between inside and outside. The façade is composed of clustered metal mesh spheres that capture and reflect Sapporo’s city lights at night. Unlike buildings that emit their own light, this architecture exists like the moon—absorbing and reflecting its surroundings.
Inside, the spheres extend from the exterior, carving out diverse spaces for people to inhabit, seamlessly blending the boundaries between interior and exterior.
Art Museum 03
When: Grade3
School assignment
Notice the presence of weather
In contemporary urban life, the opportunity to look up at the sky has decreased, and people’s connection with nature has become weaker. This project focuses on creating a space that makes people aware of the “presence” of weather, using the manipulation of light and height to help them rediscover its beauty and power.
Architecture serves as a medium to emphasize the presence of weather, generating a new visual and sensory experience within the space. In order to feel weather as a “presence,” it is crucial to be mindful of those fleeting moments that are often overlooked. This space enhances that “presence,” offering visitors a new perspective on weather through installation art.
Our today’s real
When was the last time we truly looked up at the sky?
If we fail to look up at the sky and remain indifferent to nature, isn’t that precisely why our environment continues to deteriorate? The breathtaking landscapes created by nature are inseparable from the presence of weather, which not only exists but also enhances their beauty.
To ensure that we can continue to witness these landscapes, this Earth, and nature for eternity, I will use architecture—an artificial construct—as a medium to amplify the presence of weather—a natural phenomenon—creating a spatial installation that leaves a lasting impression in our memories.
A2 size
Our today’s real
In order to experience and contemplate the weather, we must first recognize its existence. Even though the weather exists right above us, we often fail to notice it.
For example, when a friend says, “That rain was intense just now!”, many of us have probably responded with, “Wait, it was raining?”.
How do we perceive the existence of weather?
This question must be kept in mind throughout this design process.
A2 size
Velux Competition 04
When: Grade2 For this competition
Internal Competition 05
When: Grade2 and Grade3 For this competition
Japanese style competition 06
When: Grade2 For this competition
