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PW Shonan Fujisawa Residenza għall-Anzjani by Uds Ltd.

PW Shonan Fujisawa Residenza għall-Anzjani by Uds Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Premju A' Design Award tal-Fidda in Disinn tal-Arkitettura, Bini u Strutturi Competition Category.


FiddaArkitettura· 2026

PW Shonan Fujisawa Residenza għall-Anzjani

by Uds Ltd.

Client: UDS Ltd.

Premju A' Design Award tal-Fidda Winner in Arkitettura Category

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The Design

About PW Shonan Fujisawa Residenza għall-Anzjani

PW Shonan Fujisawa hija residenza għall-anzjani ddisinjata għal għajxien indipendenti f'Fujisawa City, il-Ġappun. Il-kumpless jinkludi klinika fuq il-post, unitajiet ta' kura adattabbli u faċilitajiet kondiviżi. Bini kondiviż baxx fih lounge, kafetterija, faċilitajiet tal-banju, ristorant u librerija. Poġġamani integrati ma' nofs ħitan, siġġijiet li jgħinu biex wieħed joqgħod bilqiegħda u jqum faċilment, imwejjed adattati għas-siġġijiet tar-roti u pjanijiet ta' dawl studjati jipprovdu sigurtà u kumdità. Kafetterija pubblika, ġinnasju, pjazza u ġnien iħarsu lejn it-triq, u b'hekk ir-residenza ssir post ta' laqgħa lokali.

The Recognition

About the Premju A' Design Award tal-Fidda

PW Shonan Fujisawa Residenza għall-Anzjani huwa rebbieħ tal-Premju A' Design Award tal-Fidda, rikonoxximent prestiġjuż straordinarjament mogħti lil disinji tal-ogħla livell, sbieħ u impressjonanti. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Fidda huma xogħlijiet brillanti ħafna u kreattivi ħafna li juru l-għarfien espert, it-talent u l-aċċuratezza tad-disinjaturi tagħhom. Huwa mistenni li PW Shonan Fujisawa Residenza għall-Anzjani ikun xogħol mill-isbaħ, eżemplari, professjonali ħafna u innovattiv bil-fond. Dan id-disinn rebbieħ tal-Fidda huwa invenzjoni notevoli u mammirata li tikkontribwixxi biex jitwessgħu l-fruntieri tal-arti, ix-xjenza, id-disinn u t-teknoloġija. PW Shonan Fujisawa Residenza għall-Anzjani huwa ħolqien li ħafna jinvidjawh, li jqajjem ix-xewqat, iġib sentimenti pożittivi u joħloq tgħaġġib u mistagħġib.

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

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