House in Toyonaka Residensiële Huis by Shintaro Fujiwara

House in Toyonaka Residensiële Huis by Shintaro Fujiwara is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award in Silwer in Argitektuur-, Gebou- en Struktuurontwerp Competition Category.

SilwerArgitektuur· 2020

House in Toyonaka Residensiële Huis

by Shintaro Fujiwara

Client: S.k

A' Design Award in Silwer Winner in Argitektuur Category

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The Design

About House in Toyonaka Residensiële Huis

Huis in Toyonaka is 'n privaatwoning in 'n digbevolkte residensiële distrik in die noorde van Osaka, Japan. Die perseel word omring deur digopeengepakte huise en het geen verre uitsigte nie, sodat privaatheid die hoofoorweging was. Die huis vermy daarom groot vensters en bly geslote na die straat toe. 'n Glasvloer, vlakverdeelde vloere en dakvensters laat die gesigslyn effens deur elke deel van die interieur beweeg, wat die gevoel van omslotenheid verminder. Die beperkte daglig laat die verloop van tyd ook duidelik waarneembaar wees. Die totale vloeroppervlakte is 107,62 vierkante meter.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Silwer

House in Toyonaka Residensiële Huis is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Silwer, 'n buitengewoon prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan topklas-, pragtige en indrukwekkende ontwerpe. Wenners in Silwer is geweldig briljante en uiters kreatiewe werke wat die uitstaande kundigheid, talent en skerpsinnigheid van hul ontwerpers illustreer. Daar word verwag dat House in Toyonaka Residensiële Huis 'n wonderlike vertoonstuk is wat merkwaardig professioneel en diepgaande innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Silwer gewen het, is 'n hoogs noemenswaardige, bewonderde uitvinding wat die grense van kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie bevoordeel en uitbrei. House in Toyonaka Residensiële Huis is 'n wyd beny skepping wat begeertes oproep, positiewe gevoelens bring en verbasing en verwondering wek.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Located in a residential district in northern Osaka, this property is surrounded by closely packed houses and lacks any outstanding views. Due to the adjacent homes, maintaining privacy was of the utmost importance. The aim of the design was therefore to create a stimulating and beautiful space that nevertheless had no large windows and was closed to the outside world.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site Area：95.60 sqmt, Building Area：53.42 sqmt, Total Floor Area：107.62 sqmt, Max Height : 8.5m, Max Width : 8.4m, Max Depth : 9.5m
Design Challenge: A major issue was how to obtain a space that does not give a feeling of blockage while limiting the openings. With the glass floor, split-level floor, and skylights, it was possible to reduce the feeling of blockage by allowing the line of sight to slightly pass at each part of the house.
Inspiration: We believe small and enclosed space can be also comfortable. Even small gap to see outside can make small space comfortable. This kind of philosophy is maybe inspired by the traditional Japanese Architecture, especially tea ceremony room. Privacy is very important factor in this contemporary society so that this kind of philosophy should be considered again, we believe.
Project Duration: The project started in May 2016 and finished in June 2018 in Osaka, Japan.
Operation Flow: The limited openings contribute to privacy in dense residential areas. At the same time, limited sunlight makes the change of time sensitively perceived.
Image Credits: photo credits : Katsuya Taira

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