Frames Tequipancalli by Michihiro Matsuo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl in Calchihualiztli, Calmanaliztli ihuan Tlatecpanaliztli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.
IztacteocuitlatlCalchihualiztli· 2025
Frames Tequipancalli
Client: Metaph Architect Associates
Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl Winner in Calchihualiztli Category
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About Frames Tequipancalli
Frames ce tequipancalli tlen moahci ipan Osaka, Japón. Ixayacatl in calli moixmati ica ventanahtlatzacuiloni tlen mopanhuia ihuan neci quen patlani ipan ce ixtlapaltzacuilotl tlen onca tlaltempan. In tequipanoloyan tlen tlanexyo ihuan tlapouhqui mocahua achi miec ipan ome tlamamalli tlacpac. In ventanah intlachihualiz ihuan cuahuitl tlen cualli motocaqueh quiyamania in tlachializtli tlen ohtli, ihuan quipiya nepantla in ichtacayotl ihuan in tlapouhcayotl. Inin calli quitequihuia ce chicahuac cuauhtlanelhuayotl ica huehueyi cuahuitl tlen tlazalolli ihuan tepoztlazaloliztli. Omochiuh ce tlanelhuayotl tlaixtemoliztli ic momalhuiz in yolcayotl ipan ce tlalli campa miecpa tlalolini, ihuan ic mopalehuiz in tlachihualiztli tlen ahmo miec carbono quiquixtia.
The Recognition
About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl
Frames Tequipancalli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl, hueyi tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in huel yectli, tlanextic ihuan mahuiztic tlachihualli. In quicuicah Iztacteocuitlatl ca cenca cualli ihuan cenca yancuic tlachihualli in quinextia in tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ixtlamatiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Frames Tequipancalli ca cenca cualli, cenca motequiuhtia ihuan yancuic. Ni dizayno in quicuic Iztacteocuitlatl quihuelitia in toltecayotl, tlamatiliztli, dizayno ihuan teknolohia. Frames Tequipancalli quiyolchicahua in tlacah, quipaquiltia ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The building aims for an open, organic look with window frames on the façade. The overlapping, almost floating frame design catches the eye. Inside, the view from employees and pedestrians is separated, with bright, open office spaces and strategically planted greenery softly blocking the view, maintaining a balance between privacy and openness. Horizontal eaves at ground level contrast with the windows above to create a sleek façade that blends in with the surrounding landscape.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Site area 1,037.12 m2, Scale 768.80 m2, Structure Wood, Number of floors 3, This building is often planned to be made of steel to match its shape, but in consideration of low carbonization, it is planned to be maed to be made of wooden rigid frame construction. arge openings.
- Tags
- Office, Wood, Architecture, Nature, Window
- Production Technology
- This building is an environmentally friendly wooden structure. Because it has a large open space, there were concerns about the strength of the building. In order to build it safely, a structural analysis was carried out and large-section laminated timber and metal joints were used to achieve a strong and safe structure. In Japan, where earthquakes are frequent, structural calculations are extremely important for wooden buildings, and the utmost consideration was given to this.
- Design Challenge
- In the Japanese construction industry, many buildings are currently constructed using non-wooden materials, and this study aims to achieve both low carbon emissions through wooden architecture and open space design. In particular, in Japan, where earthquakes are frequent, the realization of large-scale wooden architecture is a major challenge in terms of achieving both structural safety and freedom of design.
- Research
- This study examines design methods aimed at achieving both safety and comfort in office buildings with large windows, and harmonizing with the local environment. Through questionnaire surveys and tours, we aim to investigate the psychological impact of organic architectural designs that give a sense of connection with nature, and to propose the ideal form of next-generation office architectural design.
- Inspiration
- The starting point was an organic office design that blends in with nature and the local area. The design emphasized windows that connect with nature and harmony with the exterior space, aiming to create an office that is open, nature-oriented, and blends in with the local area. By harmonizing with the surroundings with natural light and plants and prioritizing employee comfort, we have created a new office space that is open to the local area and gives a sense of nature.
- Project Duration
- The project was completed in Osaka, Japan in December 2024
- Operation Flow
- Most of the work is carried out in the space above the second floor. The shape of the window frames and the strategically placed trees on the outside block the view of passersby, and other careful considerations have been made to ensure privacy and create a work space.
- Patents
- Copyrights
- Image Credits
- Michihiro Matsuo,Metaph Architect Associates
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