Urawa Garden Bldg Togalach Oifis by Nobuaki Miyashita

Urawa Garden Bldg Togalach Oifis by Nobuaki Miyashita is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Duais Airgid A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Ailtireachd, Togalaichean agus Structaran Competition Category.

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Urawa Garden Bldg Togalach Oifis

by Nobuaki Miyashita

Client: Garden Group

Duais Airgid A' Design Award Winner in Ailtireachd Category

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The Design

About Urawa Garden Bldg Togalach Oifis

'S e togalach oifis ann an Urawa, Saitama, Iapan, a th' ann an Togalach Gàrraidh Urawa. Tha trannsa tro-shiubhail a' dol tarsainn air an làraich agus a' ceangal nan sràidean mun cuairt, a' toirt gu cuimhne seann sràid bhùthan Nakaginza Seven. Tha ceàrnagan fosgailte ri taobh na trannsa a' toirt àiteachan coinneachaidh do luchd-coiseachd agus do luchd-obrach oifis. Tha ciùban glainne air fleòd air an aghaidh le trìd-shoilleireachd eadar-dhealaichte, agus mar sin bidh an coltas ag atharrachadh le solas an latha. Tha stuthan nàdarra, lusan uaine agus ealain gan cleachdadh anns na h-àiteachan-obrach a-staigh. Tha solais èifeachdach a thaobh lùiths agus ro-innleachdan dealbhaidh fulangach a' cur taic ri comhfhurtachd agus seasmhachd.

The Recognition

About the Duais Airgid A' Design Award

Tha Urawa Garden Bldg Togalach Oifis air Duais Airgid A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, àlainn agus drùidhteach. Tha buannaichean Airgid nan obraichean anabarrach boillsgeach agus gu math cruthachail a nochdas sàr-eòlas, tàlant agus geurchuis an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Urawa Garden Bldg Togalach Oifis na obair mhìorbhaileach, na sàr-eisimpleir a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus gu domhainn ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Airgid A' Design Award na innleachd glè fhaicsinneach, ion-mholta a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais. Tha Urawa Garden Bldg Togalach Oifis na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran eud, a dhùisgeas miannan, a bheir faireachdainnean math agus a thogas iongnadh is miorbhail.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Urawa Garden Building is an office structure centered around a "through passage" that connects the city and its people. It inherits the memory of the former "Nakaginza Seven" shopping street, integrating passageways and plazas to enhance urban flow. Floating glass cubes on the facade interact with the cityscape, symbolizing openness and transparency. Inside, greenery and art installations create a stimulating workspace that fosters creativity and interaction.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area: 1,854.21 square meters
Building area: 1,159.37 square meters
Total floor area: 10,967.32 square meters
Structure: S (CFT), RC, SRC
Number of floors: 1 basement, 10 above ground
Max height: 43.7 meters
Eaves height: 43.1 meters
Tags: architecture, office, urban design, passage, glass facade, sustainability
Production Technology: The facade integrates glass panels with varying transparency, reflecting urban layers dynamically. Natural materials harmonize with the surroundings, creating a warm and inviting office space. An energy-efficient lighting scheme and passive design strategies enhance sustainability and comfort, ensuring an environmentally responsible and user-friendly work environment.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was balancing commercial functions with public accessibility. By strategically placing the through passage and open plazas, the project strengthened the connection between office spaces and the urban fabric. The floating glass cubes required innovative lightweight structures and varied transparency to seamlessly integrate the architecture with the cityscape.
Research: Type of Research: Urban architectural design
Objective: Exploring the potential of offices integrating commercial and public space
Methodology: Analysis of historical urban transitions, urban-scale simulations
Data Collection: Pedestrian movement observations, visual simulations
Results: Creation of an urban-office hybrid through passageways and plazas
Impact: Enhancing pedestrian networks and establishing a new urban icon
Inspiration: The design draws inspiration from the site’s historical layers, reinterpreting Edo-period urban structures and the postwar vibrancy of local shopping streets. The building reconstructs past pedestrian flows, creating an open urban space. The floating glass cubes symbolize the lights and energy of the former market, establishing a new architectural landmark that bridges tradition and contemporary urban life.
Project Duration: The project is located in Urawa, Saitama, Japan, and was completed in February 2024.
Operation Flow: The through passage seamlessly connects the building to the city, allowing both office workers and pedestrians to interact fluidly. Open plazas enhance community engagement, providing diverse activity spaces. The glass cubes on the facade capture light dynamically, shifting appearances throughout the day and reinforcing the building’s urban presence.
Patents: N/A
Team Members: N/A
Image Credits: Image #1,#2,#3,#4,#5: Photographer Nobuaki Miyashita, 2024