PW Shonan Fujisawa 시니어 레지던스 by Uds Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 은상 in 건축, 건물 및 구조물 디자인 Competition Category.
은건축· 2026
PW Shonan Fujisawa 시니어 레지던스
by Uds Ltd.
Client: UDS Ltd.
A' Design Award 은상 Winner in 건축 Category
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The Design
About PW Shonan Fujisawa 시니어 레지던스
PW 쇼난 후지사와는 일본 후지사와시에 자리한, 자립 생활을 위해 설계된 시니어 레지던스이다. 단지 내에는 부설 클리닉, 상황에 따라 대응 가능한 케어 유닛, 공용 시설이 마련되어 있다. 저층의 공용동에는 라운지, 카페, 목욕 시설, 레스토랑, 도서실이 들어서 있다. 반벽과 일체화된 핸드레일, 앉고 일어서기 편한 의자, 휠체어 사용이 용이한 테이블, 세심하게 계획된 조명이 안전성과 쾌적함을 제공한다. 개방형 카페와 헬스장, 광장, 정원이 가로에 면해 있어 이 레지던스는 지역 주민들의 만남의 장이 된다.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 은상
PW Shonan Fujisawa 시니어 레지던스, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 은상 수상작으로, 최상급이며 아름답고 인상적인 디자인에 수여되는 비범하게 권위 있는 인정입니다. 은상 수상작은 대단히 뛰어나고 매우 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 탁월한 전문 지식, 재능, 통찰력을 보여 줍니다. PW Shonan Fujisawa 시니어 레지던스, 이 작품은 훌륭한 대표작으로서 매우 전문적이고 깊이 있게 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 은상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 경계를 넓히는 데 이바지하는 주목할 만하고 찬사를 받는 발명품입니다. PW Shonan Fujisawa 시니어 레지던스, 이 작품은 모두가 부러워하는 창작물로서 욕망을 일깨우고 긍정적인 감정을 불러오며 경탄과 경이로움을 불러일으킵니다.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
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
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