Catch The Wind Habitatge Plurifamiliar de Shigeki Kumazawa

El disseny Catch The Wind Habitatge Plurifamiliar de Shigeki Kumazawa és un guanyador molt estimat del prestigiós 2025 A' Design Award d'Argent en la Categoria de Competició de Disseny d'Arquitectura, Edificació i Estructures.

ArgentArquitectura· 2025

Catch The Wind Habitatge Plurifamiliar

de Shigeki Kumazawa

Client: Seiwa Corporation

Guanyador del A' Design Award d'Argent en la Categoria de Arquitectura

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El Disseny

Sobre Catch The Wind Habitatge Plurifamiliar

Catch The Wind és un complex d'habitatges de lloguer situat en una zona urbana cèntrica. L'edifici de catorze plantes de formigó armat presenta balcons tridimensionals que capturen el vent i el condueixen cap a l'interior. L'aire fresc circula a través de cambres situades als sostres dels armaris i dels banys abans de sortir per reixetes de ventilació regulables, cosa que redueix la humitat i millora la qualitat de l'aire interior. L'ús de components estàndard de fabricació en sèrie manté els costos de construcció econòmics. El disseny té com a objectiu reforçar la connexió entre els residents i l'exterior en un entorn urbà dens.

El Reconeixement

Sobre el A' Design Award d'Argent

Catch The Wind Habitatge Plurifamiliar 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 Catch The Wind Habitatge Plurifamiliar 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. Catch The Wind Habitatge Plurifamiliar és una creació molt envejada que evoca desitjos, introdueix sentiments positius i desperta sorpresa i admiració.

Darrere del Disseny

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Propietats Úniques: Catch The Wind is a centrally located rental housing complex featuring an innovative balcony design to boost urban connection and airflow. Unlike traditional balconies, its three dimensional structure captures wind, circulating fresh air through chambers in closet and bathroom ceilings to improve indoor air quality. This economical approach uses off the shelf materials, addressing post pandemic social and environmental needs by enhancing resident interaction with the outdoors.
Dimensions i Embalatge: Catch The Wind project is a 14 story reinforced concrete structure designed for urban rental housing. The site area is 367.70 sqm, with a building area of 220.06 sqm and a total floor area of 2475.74 sqm. The building reaches a maximum height of 42.59 meters. Its structural system prioritizes durability and seismic resilience, contributing to sustainability through architectural longevity and improved living environments.　
Etiquetes: Urban housing, airflow management, natural ventilation, sustainable architecture, urban connection, cost-efficient design, post-pandemic housing, balcony design,
Tecnologia de Producció: Catch The Wind employs a three dimensional balcony structure optimized for urban airflow management. Standardized, off-the-shelf components were strategically used to balance cost efficiency with high performance. The design integrates airflow chambers within closets and unit bath ceilings, creating natural ventilation that circulates through the space. The structural framework utilizes reinforced concrete for durability, while modular fittings enable streamlined assembly, ensuring resilience and ease of maintenance in high-density urban environments.
Repte de Disseny: The most challenging aspect of this design was encouraging residents to consciously engage with ventilation in a natural and effortless way. In an urban environment, where ventilation is often difficult, it was crucial to create a design that enabled residents to seamlessly incorporate the flow of air into their daily lives. The wind-capturing balconies provide opportunities for residents to naturally bring fresh air into their living spaces, making it easier to be mindful of ventilation. To achieve this, factors such as airflow and privacy considerations were carefully balanced.
Recerca: Research Objectives: Explore innovative solutions for natural ventilation and improved urban living in high-density areas.
Participants: Architects, urban planners, and engineers.
Results: Research showed that 3D balcony systems improve ventilation, lower humidity, and enhance comfort. These findings shaped designs to channel wind effectively into living spaces.
Impacts: This approach promotes sustainable living by improving air quality, cutting energy costs, and creating healthier urban housing models.
Inspiració: The idea arose from noticing the gap between urban rental housing and its surroundings. Many apartments feel cut off from nature, leading to stagnant air and limited outdoor interaction. To improve residents' quality of life, we envisioned a solution introducing natural airflow and urban engagement via innovative balcony design. We aimed to create healthier, more connected living while emphasizing the importance of fresh air and nature, blending functionality with environmental sensitivity.
Durada del Projecte: This project, completed in 2023, is located in the central area of Nagoya City, Japan, a bustling urban hub surrounded by offices and residential buildings. Catch The Wind sits directly in front of an elementary school, blending into a vibrant community where people of various generations live and interact. Its strategic location aims to enhance the urban living experience while fostering connections between residents and their environment.
Flux d'Operació: Catch The Wind enhances living by improving airflow and connection to the outdoors. The three-dimensional balconies are designed to catch and channel wind through the building, creating natural ventilation. Residents experience fresher air as it flows through closets and bathrooms before exiting via adjustable vents. This design reduces humidity, improves air quality, and fosters a healthier, more comfortable indoor environment, blending the inside and outside seamlessly.
Patents: non
Crèdits de les Imatges: Photographer:Yasuko Okamura