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Enoshima no-nail Beach house

Kanagawa | Japan

The No-Nails Beach House project by HASEMAN brings sustainability to Katase Higashihama Beach in Japan – all buildings are completely residue-free and environmentally friendly thanks to LIGNOLOC® wooden nails.

With the “Beach House without Nails Project,” HASEMAN once again creates beach houses on Katase Higashihama Beach in Japan that are remarkable in both design and sustainability. By using our LIGNOLOC® wooden nails, the project ensures that nature remains untouched – leaving no harmful materials or residues behind when the structures need to be removed.

Interior view of the temporary wooden beach pavilion

Temporary summer Pavilion

The Enoshima No-Nail Beach House is a temporary pavilion located on Enoshima East Beach, designed specifically for summer activities. Its minimalist concept features a simple arched structure composed of just six different components. This streamlined design enables quick assembly and disassembly, providing flexible space for functions such as a lifeguard station, first aid post, and beach radio during the summer months. After the season ends, the structure is fully dismantled – leaving the beach clean and completely untouched.

Working on the pavilion’s ceiling beams

sustainable engagement

Since 2017, HASEMAN has been dedicated to the “No-Nail Beach House” project with the goal of keeping beaches clean and safe. Conventional temporary beach houses often rely heavily on metal nails, which remain behind as “nail waste” after dismantling and pose a threat to the environment. To address this issue, HASEMAN developed sustainable beach houses that eliminate the use of metal nails entirely – leaving no harmful residues behind. Under the leadership of President Kenji Hasegawa, HASEMAN consistently pursues an environmentally friendly approach and is an active partner of the Nippon Foundation's “Umi & Nippon Project”.

View of the pavilion under construction on the beach

Technology that lasts – without leaving a trace

Constructed from LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) and a lightweight frame, the entire pavilion is designed for maximum efficiency – minimizing storage, transport, and construction costs. The use of LIGNOLOC®, our innovative metal-free fastening technology, ensures that no metallic residues are left behind after dismantling. All plywood panels achieve outstanding structural stability without the need for full-surface glueing or environmentally harmful materials.

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Sustainably connected, easy to dismantle

The use of LIGNOLOC® wooden nails by BECK significantly enhances the deconstructability of the building components: at the end of their life cycle, the structures can be dismantled with ease, allowing the materials to be reused or recycled. By eliminating metal fasteners, wooden nails support the principles of the circular economy and help reduce construction waste through the responsible use of sustainable resources.

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Project data

  • Project: No nail beach house

  • Design and Execution: Haseman

  • Location: Kanagawa, Japan

  • Completion: 2017

  • LIGNOLOC® Application: Fastening the plywood panels

The Umi-to-Nippon project (translated: “The Sea and Japan”) is an initiative of the Nippon Foundation, which is being carried out in cooperation with the Cabinet Office for Ocean Policy and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan. 

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Enoshima no nail beach house
Interior view of the beach pavilion with open doors and wooden shelves

The Nippon Foundation is strongly committed to protecting the oceans and promoting environmental awareness in Japan. One of its key initiatives is the “Umi-to-Nippon” (“The Sea and Japan”) project, which was launched together with the Cabinet Office for Ocean Policy and other ministries. This project aims to draw attention to the critical challenges facing the ocean – from environmental degradation to overfishing and plastic pollution – and to raise interest and responsibility for marine conservation, particularly among the younger generation.

The projects supported include campaigns such as “Dosukoi Beach Clean” for clean beaches, the eco-friendly beach house “Kugi-no-Nai Umi-no-Ie” and the “Chibikko Beach Saver Park”, which teaches children about marine conservation through play. These measures help to deepen Japanese society's understanding of the marine environment and raise awareness of sustainable development and environmental protection.

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