PW Senrichuo Preswylfa Henoed by Uds Ltd.

PW Senrichuo Preswylfa Henoed by Uds Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Gwobr Aur A' Design Award in Pensaernïaeth Competition Category.

AurPensaernïaeth· 2026

PW Senrichuo Preswylfa Henoed

by Uds Ltd.

Client: UDS Ltd.

Gwobr Aur A' Design Award Winner in Pensaernïaeth Category

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The Design

About PW Senrichuo Preswylfa Henoed

Mae PW Senrichuo yn breswylfa henoed yn Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan, sy'n cynnig byw'n annibynnol a byw â chymorth. Mae'r adeilad yn darparu 548 o unedau ar draws deuddeg llawr uwchben y ddaear ac un llawr o dan y ddaear. Mae pum ardal fwyta, cwrt mewnol a mannau sgwrsio agored ar hyd y coridorau yn annog preswylwyr i symud yn rhydd ac i gyfarfod â'i gilydd. Mae adeilad atodol cymunedol gyda mynedfa ar wahân yn caniatáu cyswllt â'r ardal leol tra'n cadw'r cartrefi yn breifat ac yn dawel. Cerrig a phren yw'r prif ddeunyddiau, ac mae offer effeithlonrwydd uchel yn lleihau'r defnydd o ynni.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Aur A' Design Award

Mae PW Senrichuo Preswylfa Henoed yn enillydd Gwobr Aur A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth aruthrol o fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau o'r radd flaenaf, rhyfeddol a rhagorol. Mae enillwyr Aur yn greadigaethau hynod arloesol, gweledigaethol a disglair o ysblennydd sydd yn adlewyrchu athrylith, doethineb a medrusrwydd eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i PW Senrichuo Preswylfa Henoed fod yn ddyfais hynod glodfawr, arloesol a chofadwy sydd yn cyflwyno gwerth digynsail. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Aur A' Design Award yn brosiect ysblennydd a pharchus sydd yn elwa yn fawr ac yn symud ymlaen ffiniau celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg. Mae PW Senrichuo Preswylfa Henoed yn creu teimladau dwys o ddyhead, yn cynhyrfu angerdd, yn annog creadigrwydd ac yn ein cyfareddu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: A large-scale senior residence for the 100-year life, offering both independent and assisted living. Its most unique feature is its openness to the local community. On-site facilities like the "Villa" and "Salon" serve as hubs for intergenerational interaction, a departure from typical closed-off homes. The design seamlessly integrates lush outdoor spaces with diverse common areas, promoting well-being by allowing residents to choose comfortable settings that suit their daily mood.
Dimensions & Packaging: Meticulous consideration for seniors is reflected in ergonomic details like wheelchair-accessible tables and handrails. Through high-efficiency equipment, this "ZEB Ready" building reduces energy consumption by over 50%, contributing to a sustainable society.
Site Area: 17,909.32 sqm
Total Floor Area: 45,120.16 sqm
Structure and Scale: Reinforced Concrete with Partial Steel Structure.
12 above-ground floors, 1 below-ground floor
Number of Units: 548 units: 470 regular units and 78 care units
Tags: senior, residence, residential, architecture, interior, landscape
Production Technology: This design achieves a high-quality living space that balances safety and elegance. It is based on natural materials like stone and wood, with metals and leathers strategically incorporated for excellent visibility and cushioning. Meticulous consideration for seniors is reflected in ergonomic details like wheelchair-accessible tables and handrails. Through high-efficiency equipment, this "ZEB Ready" building reduces energy consumption by over 50%, contributing to a sustainable society.
Design Challenge: In the 100-year life era, we aimed to redefine the conventional nursing home into a new senior residence that supports holistic well-being. Our objective was to create a quality environment for active seniors that fosters community connections ("en"). By designing diverse common spaces to encourage interaction, we created value beyond the typical "final home," tapping a new market for quality living and attracting residents from their 60s.
Research: The main challenge was to overturn the "final home" stereotype of conventional nursing homes, creating a residence with new value that active seniors aspire to. A key issue was how to naturally balance community interaction with resident privacy and safety. Our solution separates community-oriented common areas from residential spaces by providing a dedicated external access route. This successfully balanced two crucial values: a secure, calm life and a vibrant, multi-generational community.
Inspiration: In the 100-year life era, we challenge the monolithic, closed-off image of conventional nursing homes. Our vision is a residence for a longer, healthier, richer, and more active life. Inspired by the 'Abundant Bonds' between people, architecture, and nature, this is more than a place to live. Our community is an open platform that fosters connections among residents and with the local area, enriching daily life with vibrancy. This is a high-quality space for living a new chapter to the fullest.
Project Duration: Construction Start: December 2020
Completion: February 2023
Opening: March 2023
Location: Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan
Operation Flow: By implementing a circulatory plan for the interior and exterior, including the courtyard, the design encourages residents to wander freely inside and out, fostering spontaneous encounters and interactions. Five dining areas with unique atmospheres offer the joy of choosing a space to suit their mood. Open conversational spaces along corridors prevent isolation and promote daily communication. A community-open annex with direct access allows interaction between residents and the local community.
Team Members: Designer: Daisuke Takamiya
Designer: Sayuri Suzuki
Designer: Takako Seino
Designer: Mayuko Horiuchi
Landscape designer: Satoshi Koizumi
Landscape designer: Xu Qingyang
Image Credits: Image #1: Nacasa & Partners, 2023
Optional Image #1: Nacasa & Partners, 2023
Optional Image #2: Nacasa & Partners, 2023
Optional Image #3: Nacasa & Partners, 2023
Optional Image #4: Nacasa & Partners, 2023