Taki Τοπιακός Σχεδιασμός by Masaki Takahashi

Taki Τοπιακός Σχεδιασμός by Masaki Takahashi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Χάλκινο Βραβείο A' Design Award in Σχεδιασμός Τοπίου και Κήπων Competition Category.

ΧάλκινοΣχεδιασμός Τοπίου· 2024

Taki Τοπιακός Σχεδιασμός

by Masaki Takahashi

Client: Edea Corporation

Χάλκινο Βραβείο A' Design Award Winner in Σχεδιασμός Τοπίου Category

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The Design

About Taki Τοπιακός Σχεδιασμός

Το Taki είναι ένας τοπιακός σχεδιασμός για μια επικλινή τοποθεσία στο Niseko της Hokkaido, στην Ιαπωνία. Ο σχεδιασμός σέβεται το υπάρχον κτίριο και τη γύρω φύση. Μια σκάλα κατασκευάστηκε από το ίδιο σκυρόδεμα που χρησιμοποιήθηκε για τους εξωτερικούς τοίχους, δημιουργώντας μια αίσθηση ενότητας μεταξύ του κτιρίου και του κήπου. Τα σκαλοπάτια από σκυρόδεμα έχουν ακανόνιστα μεγέθη και θέσεις, με αποτέλεσμα να φαίνονται να αιωρούνται πάνω από την πλαγιά. Ένας καταρράκτης διαμορφώθηκε από ένα φυσικό ρέμα στον χώρο, χρησιμοποιώντας λιθοδομή διαμορφωμένη στο χέρι. Εποχιακά λουλούδια πλαισιώνουν το μονοπάτι και σηματοδοτούν τις τέσσερις εποχές της Hokkaido.

The Recognition

About the Χάλκινο Βραβείο A' Design Award

Το σχέδιο Taki Τοπιακός Σχεδιασμός κέρδισε το Χάλκινο Βραβείο A' Design Award, μια ιδιαίτερα διακεκριμένη αναγνώριση που απονέμεται σε εξαιρετικά σχέδια που διακρίνονται για τη δημιουργικότητα, την εφευρετικότητα και την οξυδέρκεια. Οι νικητές του Χάλκινου Βραβείου είναι άρτια επιδέξια και εντυπωσιακά δημιουργικά τεχνουργήματα που επιβεβαιώνουν την τεράστια εμπειρία, τη φαντασία και την εφευρετικότητα των σχεδιαστών τους. Το σχέδιο Taki Τοπιακός Σχεδιασμός αναμένεται να είναι ένα πολύ εκτιμημένο, θαυμαστό και αγαπημένο αντικείμενο, αξιοσημείωτα επαγγελματικό και καινοτόμο. Αυτό το σχέδιο που βραβεύτηκε με το Χάλκινο Βραβείο A' Design Award ενσωματώνει τις βέλτιστες πρακτικές στην τέχνη, την επιστήμη, τον σχεδιασμό και την τεχνολογία και είναι εξαιρετικό για την προσοχή του στη λεπτομέρεια. Το σχέδιο Taki Τοπιακός Σχεδιασμός ικανοποιεί υπέροχα τις ανάγκες, αγγίζει τις επιθυμίες, γοητεύει τα συναισθήματα και προσελκύει την περιέργεια.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Taki is a landscape project that the designers for a site in Niseko. We wanted to create an ideal space while respecting the existing building as well as its natural environment. The design includes a staircase made out of concrete slabs, the same as used for the exterior walls. A waterfall was created by sourcing natural spring water. The walkway is lined with a great array of seasonal flowers to express the four seasons of Hokkaido.
Dimensions & Packaging: Considering the large amount of huge stones on the site from waste materials and the presence of natural running water on the site, a waterfall, a landmark of this landscape, was created in front of the building using traditional craftsmanship. By daring to incorporate natural running water into the design as a waterfall, the impact of the landscape was further enhanced.

Concrete, the same material used in the construction, was used to create concrete steps with a sense of design. The concrete steps were designed to be out of balance with the slope, without any regularity.

The combination of different materials, such as masonry made of natural materials on both sides and concrete steps made of man-made materials, makes the space even more attractive. And the concrete steps made of man-made materials, making the space even more attractive.
Tags: Waterfall, Concrete table, Masoctnry, Coexistence with nature, Four seasos
Production Technology: Concrete was used for the steps to create a sense of unity with the architecture. The concrete steps were randomly sized and randomly placed to create a moving arch.
A waterfall was created by artificial means, taking advantage of the natural flow of the river.
Contrary to the surface's rugged image, soft stone was used for the approach on the back side to create a soft space.
Design Challenge: A natural stream, which had been kept outside of the site during the construction phase, was used as a waterfall by a craftsman's suggestion during the landscape construction.
The biggest challenge was to balance the thickness of the concrete steps, the slope of the land, and the depth of the drain pipe.
Careful calculations were necessary because the slope of the land changes the strength of the water flow, and the slope disturbs the balance of the concrete steps.
Research: Because the building is located on a steeply sloping lot surrounded by nature, we focused on designing a landscape that takes advantage of the nature and the slope, which is a blessing.　The waterfall, a landmark of the project, is a one-of-a-kind waterfall that utilizes natural stone masonry, hand-
crafted by artisans, and natural running water.　Soft stone and hard stone are used in different locations, and different materials of the same type are used on the site to expand the range of design.
The concrete steps, with their ingenious use of concrete, are made to look as if they are floating with a sense of massiveness, and stimulate a spirit of exploration.
The use of hard materials, while taking advantage of the natural surroundings, creates a landscape with a crisp design, a design that inspires exploration, and a smart design.
Inspiration: Taki is a Waterfall created by a craftsman and owner who loves nature.
When the landscape work started, the craftsman though it would be a brilliant waterfall which had been let out of the site during the construction work, and proposed the Taki design using the stream to the owner, which was not in the original plan, and it was adopted.
The most difficult part was the positioning of the drain pipe that would create the flow of the creek, while carefully balancing it with the concrete table.
Project Duration: This project took approximately five years from design proposal to completion. It is located in Niseko, Hokkaido.
Operation Flow: The landscape is so unique that it catches the attention of passersby, allowing them to enjoy nature in addition to its functionality and design.
In the place using soft stone, you can enjoy the atmosphere of ancient Japanese Japonisme.
The concrete steps are made of concrete, and the concrete steps are made of concrete, and the concrete steps are made of concrete, and the concrete steps are made of concrete.
The concrete steps are made of wide concrete, which gives the appearance of floating, so you can enjoy not only the functional aspect of climbing the stairs, but also the concrete steps themselves.
The waterfall in front of the building is made of natural running water, and the water continues to flow without freezing even in the coldest winter, providing a healing effect to those who pass by.
In addition, the landscape at night is very beautiful with effective lighting and a fantastic space, offering a completely different atmosphere!
Image Credits: Main image#1 one and only
Optional image#1 Waterfall
Optional image#2 Fused with nature
Optional image#3 Concrete steps
Optional image#4 Seasonal garden