PW Senrichuo Eakate elukoht by Uds Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Kuldauhind A' Design Award in Arhitektuuri, hoonete ja rajatiste disain Competition Category.

KuldArhitektuur· 2026

PW Senrichuo Eakate elukoht

by Uds Ltd.

Client: UDS Ltd.

Kuldauhind A' Design Award Winner in Arhitektuur Category

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The Design

About PW Senrichuo Eakate elukoht

PW Senrichuo on eakate elukoht Toyonakas Osakas Jaapanis, mis pakub nii iseseisvat kui ka toetatud elamist. Hoones on 548 elamisüksust kaheteistkümnel maapealsel ja ühel maa-alusel korrusel. Viis söögiala, sisehoov ja avatud vestlusalad koridoride ääres innustavad elanikke vabalt liikuma ja üksteisega kohtuma. Eraldi sissepääsuga kogukonna lisahoone võimaldab kontakti kohaliku piirkonnaga, hoides samal ajal kodud privaatse ja rahulikuna. Peamised materjalid on kivi ja puit ning suure tõhususega seadmed vähendavad energiakulu.

The Recognition

About the Kuldauhind A' Design Award

PW Senrichuo Eakate elukoht on Kuldauhinna A' Design Award võitja, ülimalt prestiižikas tunnustus, mis antakse esmaklassilistele, imelistele ja silmapaistvatele disainidele. Kuldvõitjad on ülimalt uuenduslikud, visioonilised ja glamuurselt pimestavad looming, mis peegeldab oma disainerite geniaalsust, tarkust ja oskusi. PW Senrichuo Eakate elukoht peaks olema kõrgelt kiidetud, suundi seadev ja monumentaalne leiutis, mis pakub enneolematut väärtust. See Kuldauhinna A' Design Award võidudisain on suurejooneline, lugupeetud projekt, mis toob suurt kasu ning nihutab kunsti, teaduse, disaini ja tehnoloogia piire. PW Senrichuo Eakate elukoht tekitab intensiivset soovi, äratab kirge, julgustab loovust ja lummab meid.

Behind the Design

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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