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Taki Krajobrazni dizajn by Masaki Takahashi

Taki Krajobrazni dizajn by Masaki Takahashi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Brončana nagrada A' Design Award in Planiranje Krajobraza i Dizajn Vrtova Competition Category.


BroncaDizajn Krajobraza· 2024

Taki Krajobrazni dizajn

by Masaki Takahashi

Client: Edea Corporation

Brončana nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Dizajn Krajobraza Category

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The Design

About Taki Krajobrazni dizajn

Taki je krajobrazni dizajn za nagnuti teren u Nisekou, Hokkaido, Japan. Dizajn poštuje postojeću građevinu i okolnu prirodu. Stubište je izgrađeno od istog betona korištenog za vanjske zidove, stvarajući osjećaj jedinstva između građevine i vrta. Betonske stepenice postavljene su u nepravilnim veličinama i položajima, pa se čini kao da lebde iznad nagiba. Vodopad je oblikovan od prirodnog potoka na terenu, koristeći ručno oblikovano kamenoklesarstvo. Sezonsko cvijeće obrubljuje stazu i obilježava četiri godišnja doba Hokkaida.

The Recognition

About the Brončana nagrada A' Design Award

Taki Krajobrazni dizajn je pobjednik Brončane nagrade A' Design Award, visoko prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje izvanrednim dizajnima što se odlikuju kreativnošću, domišljatošću i oštroumnošću. Brončani pobjednici izdašno su vješti i upečatljivo kreativni artefakti koji potvrđuju golemo iskustvo, maštu i snalažljivost svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da Taki Krajobrazni dizajn bude visoko cijenjen, voljen i njegovan predmet koji je izuzetno profesionalan i inovativan. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Brončanu nagradu A' Design Award uključuje najbolje prakse u umjetnosti, znanosti, dizajnu i tehnologiji i izvrstan je zbog pažnje posvećene detaljima. Taki Krajobrazni dizajn sjajno zadovoljava potrebe, dotiče želje, očarava osjećaje i privlači znatiželju.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Taki is a landscape project that the designers for a site in Niseko. We wanted to create an ideal space while respecting the existing building as well as its natural environment. The design includes a staircase made out of concrete slabs, the same as used for the exterior walls. A waterfall was created by sourcing natural spring water. The walkway is lined with a great array of seasonal flowers to express the four seasons of Hokkaido.
Dimensions & Packaging
Considering the large amount of huge stones on the site from waste materials and the presence of natural running water on the site, a waterfall, a landmark of this landscape, was created in front of the building using traditional craftsmanship. By daring to incorporate natural running water into the design as a waterfall, the impact of the landscape was further enhanced.

Concrete, the same material used in the construction, was used to create concrete steps with a sense of design. The concrete steps were designed to be out of balance with the slope, without any regularity.

The combination of different materials, such as masonry made of natural materials on both sides and concrete steps made of man-made materials, makes the space even more attractive. And the concrete steps made of man-made materials, making the space even more attractive.
Tags
Waterfall, Concrete table, Masoctnry, Coexistence with nature, Four seasos
Production Technology
Concrete was used for the steps to create a sense of unity with the architecture. The concrete steps were randomly sized and randomly placed to create a moving arch.
A waterfall was created by artificial means, taking advantage of the natural flow of the river.
Contrary to the surface's rugged image, soft stone was used for the approach on the back side to create a soft space.
Design Challenge
A natural stream, which had been kept outside of the site during the construction phase, was used as a waterfall by a craftsman's suggestion during the landscape construction.
The biggest challenge was to balance the thickness of the concrete steps, the slope of the land, and the depth of the drain pipe.
Careful calculations were necessary because the slope of the land changes the strength of the water flow, and the slope disturbs the balance of the concrete steps.
Research
Because the building is located on a steeply sloping lot surrounded by nature, we focused on designing a landscape that takes advantage of the nature and the slope, which is a blessing. The waterfall, a landmark of the project, is a one-of-a-kind waterfall that utilizes natural stone masonry, hand-
crafted by artisans, and natural running water. Soft stone and hard stone are used in different locations, and different materials of the same type are used on the site to expand the range of design.
The concrete steps, with their ingenious use of concrete, are made to look as if they are floating with a sense of massiveness, and stimulate a spirit of exploration.
The use of hard materials, while taking advantage of the natural surroundings, creates a landscape with a crisp design, a design that inspires exploration, and a smart design.
Inspiration
Taki is a Waterfall created by a craftsman and owner who loves nature.
When the landscape work started, the craftsman though it would be a brilliant waterfall which had been let out of the site during the construction work, and proposed the Taki design using the stream to the owner, which was not in the original plan, and it was adopted.
The most difficult part was the positioning of the drain pipe that would create the flow of the creek, while carefully balancing it with the concrete table.
Project Duration
This project took approximately five years from design proposal to completion. It is located in Niseko, Hokkaido.
Operation Flow
The landscape is so unique that it catches the attention of passersby, allowing them to enjoy nature in addition to its functionality and design.
In the place using soft stone, you can enjoy the atmosphere of ancient Japanese Japonisme.
The concrete steps are made of concrete, and the concrete steps are made of concrete, and the concrete steps are made of concrete, and the concrete steps are made of concrete.
The concrete steps are made of wide concrete, which gives the appearance of floating, so you can enjoy not only the functional aspect of climbing the stairs, but also the concrete steps themselves.
The waterfall in front of the building is made of natural running water, and the water continues to flow without freezing even in the coldest winter, providing a healing effect to those who pass by.
In addition, the landscape at night is very beautiful with effective lighting and a fantastic space, offering a completely different atmosphere!
Image Credits
Main image#1 one and only
Optional image#1 Waterfall
Optional image#2 Fused with nature
Optional image#3 Concrete steps
Optional image#4 Seasonal garden

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