Geosong Wenningbou by Moriyuki Ochiai Architects

Geosong Wenningbou by Moriyuki Ochiai Architects is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award yn Izer in Arsjitektuer, Gebou en Struktuerûntwerp Competition Category.

IzerArsjitektuer· 2022

Geosong Wenningbou

by Moriyuki Ochiai Architects

Client: Moriyuki Ochiai Architects

A' Design Award yn Izer Winner in Arsjitektuer Category

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The Design

About Geosong Wenningbou

Se hawwe it ûntwerp útfierd foar in wenhûs yn in heuvelich gebiet. Sa setten se har út om de struktuer fan 'e ierde yn har ûntwerp te yntegrearjen, wylst se de natuerlike krêften werjaan dy't de heuvels, strata-grûnen en boarnewetter dêryn fûnen foarmje. Resonearjend mei it lânskip fan rôljende heuvels, dit wengebou kanalen en jout foarm oan de natuerlike enerzjy ynbêde yn de meardere lagen fan ferweve lagen en boarnen der omhinne.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Izer

Geosong Wenningbou is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Izer, in prestisjeuze erkenning foar goede ûntwerpen dy't foldogge oan de profesjonele en yndustriële easken dy't ferwachte wurde fan goed ûntwurpen skeppings. Izerwinners litte grutte feardigens, hege spesjalisaasje, deskundich begryp en kreatyf fermogen fan har makkers sjen. Fan Geosong Wenningbou wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierbere skepping is dy't praktysk en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Izer yntegrearret de bêste praktiken fan de sektor en hat feardige technyske skaaimerken ferbûn mei kennis en talint. Geosong Wenningbou wurdt respektearre foar syn yngeandens en is ûntwurpen om ferbetteringen fan de kwaliteit fan it libben te leverjen dy't helpe de wrâld ta in bettere plak te meitsjen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The exterior of the building is layered in a gradation of blue and green colored strata and faults extending skyward, inspired by the colors of the the surrounding clear blue skies over the hilltops, and those of the neighboring park, which shines in the brilliant sunlight with deep and rich greenery.

Like the pattern of a geological formation showing constantly changing expressions, the facade changes its expression in a variety of ways depending on the position and incidence of the viewer's gaze, inviting the viewer to experience the richness of nature's power, and rhythmically bringing out the elements of the surrounding landscape into a single flow.

Illuminated polygonal recesses dot the entirety of the ceiling and walls of the entrance hall, thus revealing natural motifs representing small hills, sections of sloping strata, and the freshness of spring water.

Each body of light has a rough texture reminiscent of the uplifting power of the earth. Waves of shiny metal sheets (made of aluminum, an eco-friendly material) are placed inside to evoke the flowing water of a spring. The resulting shadows and changing patterns fill up the whole space with the lively power and sparkle of nature.

Moreover, the juxtaposition of the recesses in the ceiling and walls, the waves of metal and the glossy surfaces create in turn dynamic or subtle changes depending on the angle and position of one's line of sight. This visual tapestry reveals a space in which the diverse textures and rhythms of these expressions can be felt in abundance.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area: 990.09m², Building area: 585.60m², Total floor area: 2361.50m²
Tags: architecture,architecturedesign,design,spacedesign,interiordesign,architect ,residence ,residencial ,residencialdesign,residencedesign,apartment,apartmentdesign,sustainabledesign,aluminum,moriyukiochiai,moriyukiochiaiarchitects ,
Production Technology: Please refer to project description.
Design Challenge: Resonating with the landscape of rolling hills and the origins of their formation, this residential building channels and gives form to the natural energy embedded in the multiple layers of intertwined strata and springs surrounding it.
Research: Please refer to inspiration and description.
Inspiration: -Colorful Strata and the Sparkle of Spring Water-
We performed the design for a residential building located in a hilly area.

Surrounded by rolling hills covered in lush green trees, the building site is set in a large hilly area where cross sections of the exposed stratum can be seen and a park with a fountain filled with spring water can be found.

Thus, we set out to integrate into our design the structure of the earth while echoing the natural forces shaping the rising hills, strata/soil, and spring water found therein.
Project Duration: located in Kanagawa , Japan
Operation Flow: Please refer to inspiration
Patents: Moriyuki Ochiai Architects
Team Members: Design: Moriyuki Ochiai Architects (Moriyuki Ochiai, Jun Ueda, Amit Arunabh),Shinnihon Corporation,__Developer: Shinnihon Corporation(Hiroshi Nagao, Hiroshi Shiobe, Yuuki Shiratori, Masatoshi Higashiya, Naoki Miyanaga, others),__Constructor: Shinnihon Corporation,__Special paint: Osamu Yamaguchi,__Lighting: Kayo Yokoyama(Koizumi Lighting)
Image Credits: photo:fumio araki