Majestic Woonhuis by Shunsuke Ohe is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award in Brons in Argitektuur-, Gebou- en Struktuurontwerp Competition Category.

BronsArgitektuur· 2024

Majestic Woonhuis

by Shunsuke Ohe

Client: Shunsuke Ohe

A' Design Award in Brons Winner in Argitektuur Category

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The Design

About Majestic Woonhuis

Hierdie gebou staan op 'n skuins terrein, die tweede verdieping is die openbare sone, insluitend die ingang, sitkamer, eetkamer en kombuis, terwyl die eerste verdieping die private sone is, insluitend die paartjie se slaapkamer en kinderkamer. Soos hierbo genoem, is die ingang op die tweede verdieping, en omdat die gebou op 'n helling is, lyk die fasade soos 'n eenverdieping-huis. Die buitekant is afgewerk met swart natuurlike leisteen en marmeragtige teëls op die buitenste mure en heinings, en beklemtoon met hout traliewerk en wit verf om 'n statige maar gematig sagte atmosfeer te skep.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Brons

Majestic Woonhuis is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Brons, 'n hoogs prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan uitstaande ontwerpe wat gekenmerk word deur kreatiwiteit, vindingrykheid en skerpsinnigheid. Wenners in Brons is ruimskoots vaardige en opvallend kreatiewe artefakte wat die groot ervaring, verbeelding en vindingrykheid van hul ontwerpers bevestig. Daar word verwag dat Majestic Woonhuis 'n hoog aangeskrewe, bewonderde en gekoesterde voorwerp is wat merkwaardig professioneel en innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Brons gewen het, inkorporeer die beste praktyke in kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie en is uitstekend vanweë sy aandag aan detail. Majestic Woonhuis bevredig behoeftes pragtig, raak aan begeertes, bekoor gevoelens en spreek die nuuskierigheid aan.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This is a two-family house where different generations coexist.
It is a two-story, wood-frame building on a sloping site.
The entrance is on the second floor, which makes it look like a one-story house from the facade. The eaves are a maximum of 2 meters high, giving the house a strong presence.
The exterior walls are finished with black natural stone, creating an imposing facade design.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area : 233.3 sqm / Total floor area : 144.8 sqm / Category : Residence
Tags: stone , wood , tile , flooring , toplight , eaves , LUSTYdesign , Shunsuke Ohe
Production Technology: Exterior finish // roof : Galvalume steel sheet / eaves : Silicate calcium board / Exterior walls : Porcelain tile , Slate stone , paint / Floor : Porcelain tile
Interior finish // Ceiling : cloth / Wall : cloth / Floor : flooring , carpet, pvc tile
Design Challenge: The design process was extremely difficult because of the sloping site.It would not have been easy to solve all the problems such as the impact on the neighboring site, the ground improvement work plan, and the sunlight plan, and to create a building with a beautiful, functional, and universal appearance.
Research: This is a two-family house for an elderly mother and her two young children.
In order for people of different generations to be able to coexist, the zoning was devised in such a way that they share a living room while ensuring privacy for each other.
The mother's private room, living room, kitchen, and spacious tray are located on the second floor, where the entrance is located, in order to avoid stairs and other steps for the elderly mother as much as possible.
Inspiration: The building sits on a sloping site, with the entrance on the second floor, so from the façade it appears to be a one-story building. The exterior walls and fences are covered with natural slate stone and marble tiles, accented with wooden latticework and white paint, creating a design that is both stately and moderately soft.
The interior is a complete change from the exterior, with white and wood grain as the base colors, accented with glaze, creating a bright and fresh atmosphere.
Project Duration: Project Duration : From August 2022 to January 2024
Project location : Nara(Japan)
Operation Flow: The entrance is on the second floor and serves as the main floor.The living room, dining room, and kitchen are seamlessly connected.The living room floor is two steps lower than the dining room and kitchen, and this difference in level sometimes functions as a bench.There is also a private room for the elderly mother, creating a space where all family members of different generations can relax.
Image Credits: Photograph : NANA TAJIMA by ToLoLo studio