Ortho Domicilium by Satoshi Kurosaki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Architectura Competition Category.

ArgentumArchitectura· 2021

Ortho Domicilium

by Satoshi Kurosaki

Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum Winner in Architectura Category

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The Design

About Ortho Domicilium

Exterius definitur duobus voluminibus concretis ingentibus dissociatis cum forma tabulata. In tabulato principali, atrium parvum et solarium hortense magnum in latere meridiano spatia intermedia praebent ubi incolae ambiente externo peculiari villae rusticae frui possunt intimitate servata. Emptores fundum gradatum forma irregulari emerunt ut locum haberent ad tempus pretiosum cum familia transigendum.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum

Ortho Domicilium victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Ortho Domicilium opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. Ortho Domicilium creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The exterior is defined by two massive, offset concrete volumes with a board-formed finish. On the main level, a small courtyard and a large garden terrace on the south side serve as intermediary zones where the residents can enjoy the distinctive outdoor environment of a ranch-style home while maintaining privacy.
Dimensions & Packaging: Date of Completion : April 2020
Principal Use : Private housing
Structure : Reinforced-concrete
Site Area: 792.67m2
Total Floor Area : 410.94 m2 (160.652m2/B1F, 250.29m2/1F)
Tags: ORTHO, APOLLO Architects & Associates, House, Residential, architecture, Japan
Inspiration: The clients purchased the tiered, irregularly shaped lot as a place to spend meaningful time as a family. They wanted courtyards to play a big part in their home life, and to fulfill that request, the design makes use of the distinctive property shape and topography.
Project Duration: Design Period : March 2018 - April 2019
Construction Period : May 2019 - April 2020
Team Members: Structural Engineer : Nomura Structures
Lighting design: SIRIUS LIGHTING OFFICE
Image Credits: Photographer: Masao Nishikawa