PW Shonan Fujisawa Chaw Nyob Rau Cov Neeg Laus by Uds Ltd.

PW Shonan Fujisawa Chaw Nyob Rau Cov Neeg Laus by Uds Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Vaj Tsev, Tsev thiab Qauv Tsev Competition Category.

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PW Shonan Fujisawa Chaw Nyob Rau Cov Neeg Laus

by Uds Ltd.

Client: UDS Ltd.

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Vaj Tsev Category

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The Design

About PW Shonan Fujisawa Chaw Nyob Rau Cov Neeg Laus

PW Shonan Fujisawa yog ib qhov chaw nyob rau cov neeg laus uas tsim los rau kev nyob ywj pheej hauv lub nroog Fujisawa, Nyij Pooj. Lub tsev no muaj ib lub tsev kho mob nyob hauv, cov chav tu neeg uas hloov tau raws li qhov xav tau thiab cov chaw siv sib koom. Ib lub tsev qis uas siv sib koom muaj ib chav so, khw noj kas fes, chaw da dej, ib lub tsev noj mov thiab ib lub tsev qiv ntawv. Cov ntxaij tuav tes uas tsim nrog cov phab ntsa ib nrab, cov rooj zaum uas pab kom zaum thiab sawv yooj yim, cov rooj uas siv tau rau lub rooj zaum muaj log thiab cov phiaj xwm teeb pom kev uas tau kawm zoo muab kev nyab xeeb thiab kev xis nyob. Ib lub khw noj kas fes rau sawv daws, chaw tawm dag zog, tshav puam thiab lub vaj tig ntsej muag rau txoj kev, ua rau qhov chaw nyob no dhau los ua ib qho chaw sib ntsib rau zej zog.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

PW Shonan Fujisawa Chaw Nyob Rau Cov Neeg Laus 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. PW Shonan Fujisawa Chaw Nyob Rau Cov Neeg Laus 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. PW Shonan Fujisawa Chaw Nyob Rau Cov Neeg Laus 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

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

Unique Properties: Research focused on balancing functionality and design for independent senior living and engagement with the local community. Methods included site analysis and case studies, including some testing such as chair mock-ups for sitting, standing, and evaluating lighting plans to ensure balance between safety, comfort, and attractive lighting, among other tests. Data informed participatory, lighting, and furniture design. These efforts foster multigenerational engagement and local revitalization.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area: 18,536.77sqm
Total floor area: 45,345.44sqm
Tags: senior, residence, residential, architecture, interior, landscape
Production Technology: The shared building features a beach-inspired lounge, cafe, and bathing facilities on the first floor, and a seaside villa-inspired restaurant and library on the third. Handrails integrated with half-walls, wheelchair-friendly tables, and modular public spaces ensure safety and accessibility without compromising design quality. Natural circulation paths and interior greenery connect residents with communal areas, balancing functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Design Challenge: Fujisawa SST faced challenges of low foot traffic and a lack of multi-generational interaction. Objective: To solve these local issues by designing a senior residence as a new community destination. We placed a public cafe, plaza, and garden along key circulation paths. This created a new hub for specific multi-generational activities, presenting a model where design successfully generates both community vibrancy and social interaction.
Research: Balancing senior safety with high-quality design was the central challenge. Lighting, handrails, chairs supporting easy sitting and standing, and accessible tables were designed. While conventional residences often sacrifice aesthetics for functionality, this project integrates both, achieving a five-star hotel-like quality. Attention to material selection, furniture, and interior landscaping further enhanced the residential experience while meeting all safety and accessibility standards.
Inspiration: Conventional senior homes often limit healthy, independent seniors to a life constrained by care needs, with few opportunities for social interaction or personal choice. This project was inspired by the desire to offer autonomy, social engagement, and personalized daily experiences later life, integrating an on-site clinic, adaptable care units, and diverse communal facilities. Public cafe, fitness areas, and parks further encourage multigenerational interaction and vibrant neighborhood life.
Project Duration: Construction Start: June 2021
Completion: June 2024
Open: October 2024
Location: Fujisawa City, Kanagawa, Japan
Operation Flow: The low-rise shared building evokes a seaside estate, integrating landscaping and a curtain wall emphasizing horizontal lines, creating a sense of openness. Public cafe and a gym face the street, welcoming community interaction. Interior greenery brings the outdoors inside, generating signature scenes that combine comfort, aesthetics, and an outdoor feeling. Residents circulate through communal and private spaces, fostering social interaction, autonomy, and connection with the surroundings.
Team Members: Designer: Daisuke Takamiya
Designer: Sayuri Suzuki
Designer: Takako Seino
Designer: Mayuko Horiuchi
Landscape designer: Satoshi Koizumi
Landscape designer: Shuhong Wang
Image Credits: Image #1: Nacasa & Partners, 2024
Optional Image #1: Nacasa & Partners, 2024
Optional Image #2: Nacasa & Partners, 2024
Optional Image #3: Nacasa & Partners, 2024
Optional Image #4: Nacasa & Partners, 2024