PW Shonan Fujisawa Adinekoentzako Egoitza by Uds Ltd.

PW Shonan Fujisawa Adinekoentzako Egoitza by Uds Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award in Arkitektura, Eraikin eta Egitura Diseinua Competition Category.

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PW Shonan Fujisawa Adinekoentzako Egoitza

by Uds Ltd.

Client: UDS Ltd.

Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Arkitektura Category

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The Design

About PW Shonan Fujisawa Adinekoentzako Egoitza

PW Shonan Fujisawa adinekoentzako egoitza bat da, bizimodu independenterako diseinatua, Fujisawa hirian, Japonian. Konplexuak bertako klinika bat, zainketa-unitate moldagarriak eta instalazio partekatuak biltzen ditu. Altuera txikiko eraikin partekatu batek egongela bat, kafetegi bat, bainu-instalazioak, jatetxe bat eta liburutegi bat hartzen ditu. Erdi-hormekin integratutako eskudelek, erraz esertzea eta zutitzea ahalbidetzen duten aulkiek, gurpil-aulkientzako mahai egokituek eta arretaz aztertutako argiztapen-planek segurtasuna eta erosotasuna eskaintzen dituzte. Kafetegi publiko batek, gimnasio batek, plaza batek eta lorategi batek kalera ematen dute, egoitza tokiko topagune bihurtuz.

The Recognition

About the Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award

PW Shonan Fujisawa Adinekoentzako Egoitza Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, goi-mailako, zoragarriak eta liluragarriak diren diseinuei ematen zaien ezohiko aitorpen prestijiotsua. Zilar-mailako irabazleak lan oso distiratsuak eta sormen biziko lanak dira, beren diseinatzaileen aditutasun, talentu eta zorroztasun nabarmenak erakusten dituztenak. PW Shonan Fujisawa Adinekoentzako Egoitza erakusleiho-lan zoragarria, nabarmenki profesionala eta sakonki berritzailea izatea espero da. Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu hau asmakizun oso nabarmena eta miretsia da, onura ekartzen duena eta artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren mugak zabaltzen dituena. PW Shonan Fujisawa Adinekoentzako Egoitza jende askok inbidia duen sorkuntza da, desirak pizten dituena, sentimendu positiboak ekartzen dituena eta harridura eta txunditzea pizten dituena.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Research focused on balancing functionality and design for independent senior living and engagement with the local community. Methods included site analysis and case studies, including some testing such as chair mock-ups for sitting, standing, and evaluating lighting plans to ensure balance between safety, comfort, and attractive lighting, among other tests. Data informed participatory, lighting, and furniture design. These efforts foster multigenerational engagement and local revitalization.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area: 18,536.77sqm
Total floor area: 45,345.44sqm
Tags: senior, residence, residential, architecture, interior, landscape
Production Technology: The shared building features a beach-inspired lounge, cafe, and bathing facilities on the first floor, and a seaside villa-inspired restaurant and library on the third. Handrails integrated with half-walls, wheelchair-friendly tables, and modular public spaces ensure safety and accessibility without compromising design quality. Natural circulation paths and interior greenery connect residents with communal areas, balancing functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Design Challenge: Fujisawa SST faced challenges of low foot traffic and a lack of multi-generational interaction. Objective: To solve these local issues by designing a senior residence as a new community destination. We placed a public cafe, plaza, and garden along key circulation paths. This created a new hub for specific multi-generational activities, presenting a model where design successfully generates both community vibrancy and social interaction.
Research: Balancing senior safety with high-quality design was the central challenge. Lighting, handrails, chairs supporting easy sitting and standing, and accessible tables were designed. While conventional residences often sacrifice aesthetics for functionality, this project integrates both, achieving a five-star hotel-like quality. Attention to material selection, furniture, and interior landscaping further enhanced the residential experience while meeting all safety and accessibility standards.
Inspiration: Conventional senior homes often limit healthy, independent seniors to a life constrained by care needs, with few opportunities for social interaction or personal choice. This project was inspired by the desire to offer autonomy, social engagement, and personalized daily experiences later life, integrating an on-site clinic, adaptable care units, and diverse communal facilities. Public cafe, fitness areas, and parks further encourage multigenerational interaction and vibrant neighborhood life.
Project Duration: Construction Start: June 2021
Completion: June 2024
Open: October 2024
Location: Fujisawa City, Kanagawa, Japan
Operation Flow: The low-rise shared building evokes a seaside estate, integrating landscaping and a curtain wall emphasizing horizontal lines, creating a sense of openness. Public cafe and a gym face the street, welcoming community interaction. Interior greenery brings the outdoors inside, generating signature scenes that combine comfort, aesthetics, and an outdoor feeling. Residents circulate through communal and private spaces, fostering social interaction, autonomy, and connection with the surroundings.
Team Members: Designer: Daisuke Takamiya
Designer: Sayuri Suzuki
Designer: Takako Seino
Designer: Mayuko Horiuchi
Landscape designer: Satoshi Koizumi
Landscape designer: Shuhong Wang
Image Credits: Image #1: Nacasa & Partners, 2024
Optional Image #1: Nacasa & Partners, 2024
Optional Image #2: Nacasa & Partners, 2024
Optional Image #3: Nacasa & Partners, 2024
Optional Image #4: Nacasa & Partners, 2024