Oott Primary Function: Ngā Hōtēra nā Toru Teraoka

Ko te hoahoa Oott Primary Function: Ngā Hōtēra nā Toru Teraoka he kaitoa whakahirahira o te 2026 A' Design Award Hiriwa i te Wāhanga Whakataetae Hoahoa Manaakitanga, Hākinakina, Haerenga me te Tāpoi.

HiriwaManaakitanga· 2026

Oott Primary Function: Ngā Hōtēra

nā Toru Teraoka

Kiritaki: OOTT | Toru Teraoka

Kaitoa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa i te Wāhanga Manaakitanga

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Ngā Tae

Te Hoahoa

Mō Oott Primary Function: Ngā Hōtēra

Book Text: I roto i ngā ngahere o Karuizawa, ka whakaarohia tēnei whare hei wāhi e tūtakitaki ai te hoahoanga, te taiao, me te hapori. I whakawhanaketia i te roanga o tata ki te tekau tau mā roto i te mahi tahi a te kiritaki, te kaihanga, me te kaihoahoa, ka noho hei wāhanga o tētahi taiao e panoni haere ana me ōna whakaurunga hoa mō ngā kurī. Ka mahi te whare hei rūma tākaro ā-hapori me te wāhi whakangungu ā-roto. Ka whakatuwherahia ngā puare nunui, ka hāngai te wāhi o roto ki te ngahere, ka rere te taiao mā roto atu. Ka kawea mai e te tuanui papatipu te māramatanga ngawari o te rā, ka waihangahia he āhuatanga marino. Ka whakaatuhia e te hanga rākau māmā te āhua o te whakaurunga o ngā rauemi iti ki te taiao.

Te Whakamihi

Mō te A' Design Award Hiriwa

Ko Oott Primary Function: Ngā Hōtēra te toa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa taumata teitei rawa, ātaahua me te whakamīharo. Ko ngā toa Hiriwa he mahi tino kanapa, tino auaha e whakaatu ana i te mātanga, te pūmanawa me te mōhio hōhonu o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Oott Primary Function: Ngā Hōtēra he mahi whakamīharo, he tauira, he tino ngaio, he auaha hōhonu. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Hiriwa he hanganga rongonui, whakamīharotia e whai wāhi ana ki te whakawhānui i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ko Oott Primary Function: Ngā Hōtēra he mahi e hae ana te tini, e whakaara ana i ngā hiahia, e kawe mai ana i ngā kare-ā-roto pai, ā, e whakaoho ana i te mīharo.

I Muri i te Hoahoa

Kete Pāpāho

Ngā whakamihi, ngā mema o te rōpū me ngā taipitopito hangarau i whakaratohia e te kaihoahoa.

Āhuatanga Motuhake: A hall nestled in the forest of Karuizawa, a renowned summer retreat. For ten years, the client, builder, and architect have continued developing the facility together, overcoming the pandemic and social change to create a contemporary Japanese architecture with enduring universality. Tents for guests with dogs, a dog school, and a grassy run are dispersed across the site, expanded step by step. Conceived for hospitality and sustainable community, the hall extends seamlessly into nature.
Inenga & Pēketanga: Floor Area:129m²
Tūtohu: Japan, Karuizawa, Japanese design, timber architecture, wooden structure, hotel, architecture, nature
Hangarau Whakanao: All square timbers are unified to the standard Japanese size of 120×120 mm, while selected beams use 60×120 mm members hand-split by local carpenters, balancing structural logic with spatial richness. Though based on structural analysis, the joinery conceals its complexity. Developed amid rising material costs during the pandemic, the design balances quality and budget, minimizes concrete, and uses local carpentry with minimal metal fittings to reduce environmental impact.
Wero Hoahoa: For a decade, the same client, builder, and architect worked together, building trust and creating a structure that embodies coexistence with nature. Amid rising material and labor costs during the pandemic, balancing design and budget was crucial. The plan secures needed area and generous volume while controlling cost. Timber was hand-crafted and assembled manually, concrete minimized, and local carpentry with few metal fittings reduced environmental impact.
Rangahau: The design shows deep respect for material essence. Timber and minimal concrete are left exposed, creating refined architectural honesty. Visitors enter a bright space clad in hinoki cypress, continuous with grass and trees, honoring Japanese beauty. External insulation ensures comfort in harsh winters, while the exposed wooden frame expresses both structure and performance. Rooted in its locale, it embodies a Japanese aesthetic connected to the world.
Whakaaweawe: The project shows deep respect for the delicate workings of nature, fostering empathy in its visitors. By placing nature at the center, it seeks harmony between people and environment. Built in timber, the space connects seamlessly with the surrounding landscape and remains committed to sustainability. Developed amid rising material costs during the pandemic, it balances design quality and budget through the use of standard materials and conventional methods, embodying coexistence with nature.
Roanga o te Kaupapa: Completed in 2023, the project has received numerous awards both in Japan and internationally.
Rerenga Mahi: The building serves as a lounge for guests and a dog training space on rainy days. When both sides are opened, the forest extends through the hall, and soft light enters from high windows between the three roofs, creating a transparent space rooted in Japanese sensibility. It connects visitors with local nature. Located among private villas, it also functions as a café and open community hub, fostering ties between travelers and residents.
Pātene: OOTT, Toru Teraoka, 2023
Ngā Mema o te Rōpū: TORU TERAOKA
Whakamana Whakaahua: All photo : Photographer / Tatsuya Tabii