Eternal Tsev Nyob by Michihiro Matsuo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Vaj Tsev, Tsev thiab Qauv Tsev Competition Category.

NyiajVaj Tsev· 2025

Eternal Tsev Nyob

by Michihiro Matsuo

Client: Metaph Architect Associates

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Vaj Tsev Category

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The Design

About Eternal Tsev Nyob

Eternal yog ib lub tsev nyob uas tsim rau ntawm thaj chaw toj xwm hauv Hyogo Prefecture, Nyij Pooj. Qhov sib txawv ntawm qhov siab qhov qis ntawm thaj av raug siv los tso cov chav rau hauv qab av thiab saum av, ua kom muaj ib qho chaw txuas mus ntawm txheej hauv qab av mus rau cov txheej sab saud. Txheej hauv qab av muaj ib lub chaw nres tsheb thiab ib chav ua yam nyiam ua, hos cov chaw nyob nyob rau saum txheej thib ib. Ib lub qhov rai loj ntawm sab qab teb coj duab tshav ntuj thiab kev pom deb los rau hauv tsev thaum txwv tsis pub neeg pom los ntawm txoj kev. Lub tsev muab pob zeb sib xyaw hlau (reinforced concrete) hauv qab av los sib txuas nrog cov ntoo laminated loj thiab cov kev sib txuas hlau rau saum av.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Eternal Tsev Nyob yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Eternal Tsev Nyob xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Eternal Tsev Nyob yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Taking advantage of the site's elevation difference, this house creates a spatial experience that continues from underground to above ground. The distinctive floating design creates the exterior, and the open view from the south and natural light bring comfort to the residents and provide a special, eternal time. The limitations of the terrain are transformed into a rich space, making this a one-of-a-kind home that is one with nature.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area 389.80m2, Scale 368.29m2, Reinforced concrete construction underground, 2 floors above ground Wooden construction, planned with a wooden rigid frame structure in mind for low carbonization. Wooden construction often relies on the walls for strength, making it difficult to create large openings, but by carrying out detailed structural calculations it is possible to design large spaces and large openings.
Tags: Villa, House, Residence, Wood, Architecture
Production Technology: Complex and bold spatial structures make the building unstable. In order to safely construct this open house, thorough structural analysis was carried out, and it was constructed to be strong and safe using large-section laminated timber and metal joints. In Japan, a country prone to earthquakes, where wooden structures are widely used, structural calculations are extremely important and the utmost consideration was given to them.
Design Challenge: As an urban residential area, it is the realization of a rich life that can be obtained through the openness of the house and ensures the privacy of the residents. It realizes the low carbon demand required for wooden structures and creates a design with a high degree of openness. Furthermore, it is a big challenge to ensure excellent design while ensuring earthquake resistance in Japan, a safe earthquake-resistant country.
Research: This study examines design methods aimed at achieving both safety and comfort in residential architecture with large windows, and harmonizing with the local environment. Through questionnaire surveys and tours, the aim is to investigate the psychological impact of organic architectural design that gives a sense of connection with nature, and to propose ideal residential architectural design.
Inspiration: This architecture makes the most of the elevation difference of the site, pursuing stability and harmony. Taking advantage of the elevation difference from the road, we placed volume on both the above-ground and basement levels. This allows the building to blend into the terrain, harmonizing with its surroundings while still emanating a distinctive presence. The dynamic spatial composition created by the elevation difference creates a one-of-a-kind architectural beauty.
Project Duration: The project will take place in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, with construction commencing in September 2023 and completed in October 2024.
Operation Flow: The basement is used as a garage and hobby room. The living space is located above the first floor. It is an open house, but a large opening is placed on the south side to avoid eye contact with passersby, and because it is on high ground, it is also possible to enjoy the view.
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Image Credits: Michihiro Matsuo, METAPH ARCHITECT ASSOCIATES