Catch The Wind Mehrfamilienhaus von Shigeki Kumazawa

Das Design Catch The Wind Mehrfamilienhaus von Shigeki Kumazawa ist ein hoch angesehener Gewinner des sehr prestigeträchtigen 2025 A' Design Award in Silber in der Wettbewerbskategorie Architektur-, Gebäude- und Bauwerksdesign.

SilberArchitektur· 2025

Catch The Wind Mehrfamilienhaus

von Shigeki Kumazawa

Auftraggeber: Seiwa Corporation

Gewinner des A' Design Award in Silber in der Kategorie Architektur

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Über Catch The Wind Mehrfamilienhaus

Catch The Wind ist eine Mietwohnanlage in zentraler städtischer Lage. Das vierzehngeschossige Stahlbetongebäude verfügt über dreidimensionale Balkone, die den Wind einfangen und ins Innere leiten. Frische Luft zirkuliert durch Kammern in den Decken von Einbauschränken und Badezimmern, bevor sie über verstellbare Lüftungsöffnungen entweicht, wodurch die Luftfeuchtigkeit gesenkt und die Raumluftqualität verbessert wird. Standardisierte, handelsübliche Bauteile halten die Baukosten wirtschaftlich. Der Entwurf zielt darauf ab, die Verbindung zwischen den Bewohnern und der Außenwelt in einem dicht bebauten städtischen Umfeld zu stärken.

Die Auszeichnung

Über den A' Design Award in Silber

Catch The Wind Mehrfamilienhaus ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Silber, einer enorm prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für erstklassige, großartige und beeindruckende Spitzendesigns. Silber-Gewinner sind ungemein brillante und äußerst kreative Werke, die die herausragende Expertise, das Talent und den Scharfsinn ihrer Designer veranschaulichen. Von Catch The Wind Mehrfamilienhaus wird erwartet, dass es ein wunderbares Vorzeigewerk ist, das bemerkenswert professionell und zutiefst innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Silber prämierte Design ist eine höchst bemerkenswerte, bewunderte Erfindung, die den Grenzen von Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie zugutekommt und sie voranbringt. Catch The Wind Mehrfamilienhaus ist eine vielbeneidete Schöpfung, die Wünsche weckt, positive Gefühle vermittelt und Staunen und Verwunderung entfacht.

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Einzigartige Eigenschaften: 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.
Abmessungen & Verpackung: 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.　
Schlagwörter: Urban housing, airflow management, natural ventilation, sustainable architecture, urban connection, cost-efficient design, post-pandemic housing, balcony design,
Produktionstechnologie: 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.
Designherausforderung: 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.
Forschung: 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.
Inspiration: 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.
Projektdauer: 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.
Betriebsablauf: 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.
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Bildnachweise: Photographer:Yasuko Okamura