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Gap Casa Residencial by Michihiro Matsuo

Gap Casa Residencial by Michihiro Matsuo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award d'Argent in Disseny d'Arquitectura, Edificació i Estructures Competition Category.


ArgentArquitectura· 2021

Gap Casa Residencial

by Michihiro Matsuo

Client: Michihiro Matsuo: METAPH ARCHITECT ASSOCIATES

A' Design Award d'Argent Winner in Arquitectura Category

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The Design

About Gap Casa Residencial

Una arquitectura amb un espai interior que no es pot imaginar des d'una façana senzilla i ben organitzada. El volum que sobresurt cap al sud és inclinat per obtenir llum del pati, que també dóna diferents angles i alçades a l'espai interior. La diagonal sòlida es dibuixa a l'interior, la configuració de l'espai variada és atrevida, l'aire s'assegura a l'interior d'un tancat. Crear un nou sentit de distància i comunicació per als futurs residents.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award d'Argent

Gap Casa Residencial és un guanyador del guardó A' Design Award d'Argent, un reconeixement extraordinàriament prestigiós concedit a dissenys d'alta gamma, esplèndids i impressionants. Els guanyadors d'Argent són obres tremendament brillants i summament creatives que il·lustren la perícia, el talent i la perspicàcia excepcionals dels seus dissenyadors. Es preveu que Gap Casa Residencial sigui una obra meravellosa i de gran lluïment, remarcablement professional i profundament innovadora. Aquest disseny guanyador del guardó A' Design Award d'Argent és un invent molt notable i admirat que beneficia i fa avançar els límits de l'art, la ciència, el disseny i la tecnologia. Gap Casa Residencial és una creació molt envejada que evoca desitjos, introdueix sentiments positius i desperta sorpresa i admiració.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The appearance is simple and profound, but in order to enjoy the light in the courtyard, the space protruding to the south is angled to accept the light as much as possible. A three-dimensional diagonal line is drawn inside by making different angles and different heights of each layer in the internal space. This angle and height, which cannot be imagined from the outside, give depth and change to the space and create communication that keeps the residents a new sense of distance.
Dimensions & Packaging
Site area: 333.32 Size: 263.28 Structure: Timber Floor: 2 For the purpose of realizing a low-carbon society, it is safely planned with a wooden structure that has secured strength by structural analysis. In Japanese wooden structures, it is often difficult to provide a large opening because the wall is proof stress, but it is possible to design a large space and a large opening by performing precise structural analysis even in a wooden structure. ..
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House, Residence , Wood , Architecture
Production Technology
Considering the heat insulation performance and durability performance of the building, the wooden structure mainly adopted in Japan was adopted. In that case, the complex and bold spatial composition makes the building strength uneasy. We conducted structural analysis and constructed it firmly and safely using large-section laminated wood and metal joints. In Japan, which is an earthquake-prone country, the structure is so important that the utmost consideration is being given.
Design Challenge
Even if you are planning a densely populated area, it is about securing renewable energy and improving the openness and performance of your home. Moreover, it is important to ensure the privacy of the residents. We will meet the low-carbon demand required for wooden structures and create designs with even higher openness. Furthermore, in Japan, it is a big challenge to create an excellent design while ensuring the strength to withstand the frequent large earthquakes.
Research
In a large connected space with varying angles and heights, the volume of the room is large and energy consumption loss is considered. We will collect data by improving the outer skin performance and heat insulation performance, utilizing sunlight and high-performance air conditioners, and regularly measuring the temperature to see if it can be solved as a zero energy house. In addition, we regularly visit third parties to explore their experiences.
Inspiration
Since the client wanted a bright and open living space, we will consider securing the volume of the courtyard on the south side and securing light and visual expanse in the living space. The direction of the building is often limited by the shape of the site, but the effect of the three-dimensional diagonal line was obtained by crossing the buildings three-dimensionally in consideration of the angle of the sun and further changing the height.
Project Duration
The project was completed in Hyogo, Japan in March 2021
Operation Flow
The main life is in the living space on the second floor, which floats in the air. In addition, everyday life around us takes place on the surface of the earth, and the well-arranged house shapes and trees effectively block the line of sight of our neighbors. The indoor space constructed with three-dimensional diagonal lines widens the line of sight in various directions, ensures privacy, maintains a reasonable sense of distance, and creates a rich daily life.
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Team Members
Construction company: Advance Architects,inc
Image Credits
Michihiro Matsuo: METAPH ARCHITECT ASSOCIATES

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