The quiet, mysterious path of moonlight stretching across the sea— Captivated by this phenomenon, Nishi sought to recreate a path of the moon within architectural space.

Sky Path consists of transparent triangular acrylic rods that generate varying light phenomena according to the sun’s angle and the movement of the wind. Particularly in winter, the low western sunlight casts beautiful linear reflections and refractions throughout the space. Installed in a site with constant airflow, the structure adopts the mechanics of a bamboo screen to flexibly absorb wind pressure.

The folding-panel composition draws from the logic of byōbu (Japanese folding screens), allowing each surface to catch light like a painting. Depending on the viewer’s position and the time of day, the space reveals different expressions.

As a practice of Phenomenal Architecture, Sky Path weaves the trajectory of natural light into architectural structure, forming a poetic environment where moonlight, time, and space quietly intersect.