Urawa Garden Bldg Bilding sa Opisina by Nobuaki Miyashita

Urawa Garden Bldg Bilding sa Opisina by Nobuaki Miyashita is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award nga Pilak in Disenyo sa Arkitektura, Gambalay ug Estruktura Competition Category.

PilakArkitektura· 2025

Urawa Garden Bldg Bilding sa Opisina

by Nobuaki Miyashita

Client: Garden Group

A' Design Award nga Pilak Winner in Arkitektura Category

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The Design

About Urawa Garden Bldg Bilding sa Opisina

Ang Urawa Garden Building usa ka bilding sa opisina sa Urawa, Saitama, Japan. Usa ka agianan nga molatas motabok sa lugar ug magsumpay sa mga kasikbit nga kadalanan, nga magpahinumdom sa kanhing Nakaginza Seven nga dalan sa pamalitan. Ang mga bukas nga plaza ubay sa agianan naghatag sa mga magbabaktas ug mga trabahante sa opisina og mga dapit aron magkita. Ang facade adunay naglutaw nga mga kubo nga bildo nga adunay nagkalainlaing lebel sa transparency, busa ang panagway mausab uban sa kahayag sa adlaw. Gigamit ang mga natural nga materyales, mga tanom ug arte sa mga sulod nga luna sa trabahoan. Ang episyente sa enerhiya nga suga ug mga estratehiya sa passive design nagsuporta sa kaharuhay ug pagka-malungtaron.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Pilak

Urawa Garden Bldg Bilding sa Opisina usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Pilak, usa ka talagsaon kaayo nga prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa labing taas nga lebel, matahom, ug makadani nga mga disenyo. Ang mga mananaog sa Pilak labihan ka hayag ug mamugnaon nga mga buhat nga nagpakita sa bantogan nga kahanas, talento, ug kamatngon sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Gilauman nga ang Urawa Garden Bldg Bilding sa Opisina mahimong talagsaon nga buhat nga ipasigarbo, dako ang pagkapropesyonal ug lawom ang kabag-ohan. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Pilak usa ka labihan ka mamatikdan, gihangaan nga imbento nga mapuslanon ug nagpalapad sa mga utlanan sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya. Urawa Garden Bldg Bilding sa Opisina usa ka paglalang nga giinggit sa daghan, nga nagpukaw og mga tinguha, nagdala og positibo nga mga pagbati, ug nagsiga sa katingala ug paghangyo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Urawa Garden Building is an office structure centered around a "through passage" that connects the city and its people. It inherits the memory of the former "Nakaginza Seven" shopping street, integrating passageways and plazas to enhance urban flow. Floating glass cubes on the facade interact with the cityscape, symbolizing openness and transparency. Inside, greenery and art installations create a stimulating workspace that fosters creativity and interaction.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area: 1,854.21 square meters
Building area: 1,159.37 square meters
Total floor area: 10,967.32 square meters
Structure: S (CFT), RC, SRC
Number of floors: 1 basement, 10 above ground
Max height: 43.7 meters
Eaves height: 43.1 meters
Tags: architecture, office, urban design, passage, glass facade, sustainability
Production Technology: The facade integrates glass panels with varying transparency, reflecting urban layers dynamically. Natural materials harmonize with the surroundings, creating a warm and inviting office space. An energy-efficient lighting scheme and passive design strategies enhance sustainability and comfort, ensuring an environmentally responsible and user-friendly work environment.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was balancing commercial functions with public accessibility. By strategically placing the through passage and open plazas, the project strengthened the connection between office spaces and the urban fabric. The floating glass cubes required innovative lightweight structures and varied transparency to seamlessly integrate the architecture with the cityscape.
Research: Type of Research: Urban architectural design
Objective: Exploring the potential of offices integrating commercial and public space
Methodology: Analysis of historical urban transitions, urban-scale simulations
Data Collection: Pedestrian movement observations, visual simulations
Results: Creation of an urban-office hybrid through passageways and plazas
Impact: Enhancing pedestrian networks and establishing a new urban icon
Inspiration: The design draws inspiration from the site’s historical layers, reinterpreting Edo-period urban structures and the postwar vibrancy of local shopping streets. The building reconstructs past pedestrian flows, creating an open urban space. The floating glass cubes symbolize the lights and energy of the former market, establishing a new architectural landmark that bridges tradition and contemporary urban life.
Project Duration: The project is located in Urawa, Saitama, Japan, and was completed in February 2024.
Operation Flow: The through passage seamlessly connects the building to the city, allowing both office workers and pedestrians to interact fluidly. Open plazas enhance community engagement, providing diverse activity spaces. The glass cubes on the facade capture light dynamically, shifting appearances throughout the day and reinforcing the building’s urban presence.
Patents: N/A
Team Members: N/A
Image Credits: Image #1,#2,#3,#4,#5: Photographer Nobuaki Miyashita, 2024