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Kitazawa Dealbhadh Cruth-tìre Còmhnaidh by M.Matsumura, N.Hoshino and Y.Minagawa

Kitazawa Dealbhadh Cruth-tìre Còmhnaidh by M.Matsumura, N.Hoshino and Y.Minagawa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Planadh Cruth-tìre agus Dealbhadh Gàrraidh Competition Category.


UmhaDealbhadh Cruth-tìre· 2023

Kitazawa Dealbhadh Cruth-tìre Còmhnaidh

by M.Matsumura, N.Hoshino and Y.Minagawa

Client: TOPPAN/dualtap/AXIS

Duais Umha A' Design Award Winner in Dealbhadh Cruth-tìre Category

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The Design

About Kitazawa Dealbhadh Cruth-tìre Còmhnaidh

Tha Kitazawa na dhealbhadh cruth-tìre agus àite co-roinnte airson làr-làir àite-còmhnaidh cumanta ùr ann an Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. Tha am pròiseact a' còmhdach an àite cho-roinnte, an gàrradh agus an àite parcaidh. Tha leacan-mullaich bhon t-seann taigh ann an stoidhle Iapanach a bha air an làraich air am measgachadh le terrazzo agus air an cur an sàs le plàstradh, gus gnè-làimhe an àite a chumail. Chaidh an làrach gun àite-crìoch a thionndadh gu bhith na shlighe-coiseachd eadar caolanan a tha cuideachd ag obair mar shlighe-teicheadh. Chaidh craobhan ath-phlanntachadh agus chaidh bith-thàmh fosgailte le being a chur ris airson tàmh goirid agus airson coinneamhan eadar luchd-còmhnaidh agus nàbaidhean.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha Kitazawa Dealbhadh Cruth-tìre Còmhnaidh air Duais Umha A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean sònraichte a tha air an comharrachadh le cruthachalachd, innleachd agus geurchuis. Tha buannaichean Umha nan obraichean gu math sgileil agus gu sònraichte cruthachail a dhearbhas eòlas farsaing, mac-meanmna agus tapachd an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Kitazawa Dealbhadh Cruth-tìre Còmhnaidh na nì air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach, a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Umha A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr ann an ealain, saidheans, dealbhadh agus teicneolas an gnìomh, agus tha e sàr-mhath airson an aire do mhion-fhiosrachadh. Bidh Kitazawa Dealbhadh Cruth-tìre Còmhnaidh a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Kitazawa Apartment is a newly built collective residence in a quiet residential area in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. The design project was for the ground floor (shared space, garden, and parking) of the apartment. The theme is "A place for a short break". There are three design points: "History inheritance", "Affinity with the local environment", and "Diverse communications". There is huge value in caring for the original lush green environment and designing the place to be open to the area as a space.
Dimensions & Packaging
Surface area 1955.56㎡
Building area 980.52㎡
Tags
History, The roof tiles mixed with terrazzo, texture of the place, Superior in heat insulation effect retention, Diverse communications
Production Technology
"History inheritance"
The roof tiles of the former Japanese-style mansion (called Kawara) are mixed with terrazzo, and finished up with plastering which inheriting the "texture of the place”.
The terrazzo floor material mixed with many roof tiles is a Superior in heat insulation effect retention.
"Affinity with the local environment"
The dead-end site was transformed into a passageway connecting alleys, doubling as an evacuation route, with replanted trees and an open biotope for the community.
"Diverse communications"
The shared space for residents seamlessly blends inside and out, with benches and railings in the biotope for thoughtful breaks and interactions, shaping the community's future.

This project was a ground floor + landscape common area design for an apartment building. The planning and design focused on creating a seamless connection between the interior design and the landscape.
Design Challenge
In particular, the plastering of terrazzo mixed with roofing tiles installed on the interior and exterior floors, walls, and molding was very difficult because in addition to functionality, workability, and aesthetics, maintenance and cost had to be considered.
Research
”Diverse Communications”
A place for a short break where a community is born. Benches and handrails in the biotope are perfect for breaks. You can lean on it and chat with people on the way home from shopping. Put things on it for stretching when running. A resting place in a quiet residential area is where diverse people spend and talk in a variety of ways. The people will weave the future of the community and create a sense of belonging through diverse communication.
Inspiration
Since this project was to be built in a quiet, upscale residential neighborhood, we were mindful of serving the community, not destroying the landscape, and connecting the local community to the future.
Project Duration
Planning for this project began in October 2020, construction began in February 2021, and construction was completed in July 2022 in a quiet residential neighborhood in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Operation Flow
The shared space for residents seamlessly blends inside and out, with benches and railings in the biotope for thoughtful breaks and interactions, shaping the community's future.
Team Members
Designer:Michiyo Matsumura
Designer:Yuichi Minagawa
CreativeDirector:Naoki Hoshino
Image Credits
main#1:Photographer Masaaki Inoue
option#1,2,3,4:Photographer Masaaki Inoue
Video Credits:Photographer Masaki Inoue/Creativedirector Michiyo matsumura

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