PW Senrichuo Àite-còmhnaidh do Sheann Daoine by Uds Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Òir A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Ailtireachd, Togalaichean agus Structaran Competition Category.
ÒrAiltireachd· 2026
PW Senrichuo Àite-còmhnaidh do Sheann Daoine
by Uds Ltd.
Client: UDS Ltd.
Duais Òir A' Design Award Winner in Ailtireachd Category
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The Design
About PW Senrichuo Àite-còmhnaidh do Sheann Daoine
Is e àite-còmhnaidh do sheann daoine a th' ann am PW Senrichuo ann an Toyonaka, Osaka, Iapan, a' tabhann an dà chuid beòshlaint neo-eisimeileach agus beòshlaint le taic. Tha an togalach a' toirt seachad 548 aonad thairis air dusan làr os cionn na talmhainn agus aon làr fon talamh. Tha còig raointean-bìdh, lios-cùirte agus àiteachan còmhraidh fosgailte ri taobh nan trannsaichean a' brosnachadh an luchd-còmhnaidh gu gluasad gu saor agus coinneachadh ri chèile. Tha leas-thogalach coimhearsnachd le doras a-steach air leth a' ceadachadh ceangal ris an sgìre ionadail fhad 's a chumas e na dachaighean prìobhaideach agus sàmhach. Is e clach agus fiodh na prìomh stuthan, agus tha uidheamachd àrd-èifeachdach a' lùghdachadh cleachdadh lùtha.
The Recognition
About the Duais Òir A' Design Award
Tha PW Senrichuo Àite-còmhnaidh do Sheann Daoine air Duais Òir A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh anabarrach urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, mìorbhaileach agus sònraichte. Tha buannaichean Òir nan cruthachaidhean anabarrach ùr-ghnàthach, làn lèirsinn agus drùidhteach a nochdas gèinidh, gliocas agus comas an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi PW Senrichuo Àite-còmhnaidh do Sheann Daoine na innleachd a gheibh moladh mòr, a stèidhicheas gluasadan agus mòr-chuimhneachain a bheir luach nach fhacas riamh roimhe. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Òir A' Design Award na phròiseact sònraichte, urramach a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais gu mòr. Bidh PW Senrichuo Àite-còmhnaidh do Sheann Daoine a' cruthachadh faireachdainnean làidir miann, a' dùsgadh dealas, a' brosnachadh cruthachalachd agus a' glacadh sinn.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
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
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