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Echoes Shinmachi Neneuhcāyōtl Calli tlen Miyec Tequitl ītēchcopa Hyunsoon Park

Tlanāhuatīlli Echoes Shinmachi Neneuhcāyōtl Calli tlen Miyec Tequitl ītēchcopa Hyunsoon Park cē cencā mahuizzō tēmacēhualōni īpan huēyi 2026 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl īpan Calchihualiztli, Calmanaliztli ihuan Tlatecpanaliztli Tlachihchihualiztli Nēhuilīztli Tlamantli.


IztacteocuitlatlCalchihualiztli· 2026

Echoes Shinmachi Neneuhcāyōtl Calli tlen Miyec Tequitl

īpal Hyunsoon Park

Tlanāhuatīlli: Kosugi Real Estate Co., Ltd.

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl Tēmacēhualōni īpan Calchihualiztli Tlamantli

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Ītechcopa Echoes Shinmachi Neneuhcāyōtl Calli tlen Miyec Tequitl

Echoes Shinmachi ca ce calli tlen miyec tequitl campa Kumamoto tlen oc ceppa quipōhua in huēhuehtlamanitiliztli inīca āxcān yancuīcāyōtl. In tlachīhualiztli quinepanoa tepoztli īhuān tenextetl tlen chicāhualiztli īhuān cuahuitl tlen ihyecāuhcāyōtl, quitlālia ce neneuhcāyōtl tlen chicāhualiztli īhuān yamānililiztli. In xamitl tlen nicān tlatlac, quintēca tlachīuhqueh tlen huēiy momachtiānih, quinēxtia in tocultura īhuān quipiya chicāhualiztli. Cēceyaca tlapechtli quipiya āteneyoh campa quinehnēquiltia in cāhuitl īhuān āltepēyōtl. Īca īnepanolōca tlachīhualiztli, īnetlanepanōliz tlamantli, īhuān īnetlālīliz cualli tequiyōtl, in tequitl mocāhua quen ce yancuīc tlanēzcayōtl tlen quinepanoa in tlahtōllōtl.

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Ītechcopa Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl

Echoes Shinmachi Neneuhcāyōtl Calli tlen Miyec Tequitl 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 Echoes Shinmachi Neneuhcāyōtl Calli tlen Miyec Tequitl ca cenca cualli, cenca motequiuhtia ihuan yancuic. Ni dizayno in quicuic Iztacteocuitlatl quihuelitia in toltecayotl, tlamatiliztli, dizayno ihuan teknolohia. Echoes Shinmachi Neneuhcāyōtl Calli tlen Miyec Tequitl quiyolchicahua in tlacah, quipaquiltia ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia.

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Cē Zan Ītēchcopa
Echoes Shinmachi is a mixed-use building in Kumamoto that reinterprets tradition through innovation. The design integrates reinforced concrete for permanence and timber for lightness, combining strength with refinement. Locally crafted brickwork connects to cultural heritage, while riverside terraces on every floor invite community interaction. Its hybrid structure, material contrast, and sustainable balance of durability and renewal distinguish it as a contemporary landmark that embodies both resilience and continuity.
Huēyiliztli īhuān Tlacualtepēhualli
Structure: Reinforced concrete and timber hybrid. Floors: B1 plus 2F. Site area: 188.17 sq.m. Building footprint: 126.09 sq.m. Total floor area: 253.63 sq.m. Roof: fluoropolymer-coated aluminum-zinc alloy steel sheet. Exterior walls: brick, exposed reinforced concrete (RC). Interior finishes: brick flooring, brick ceiling. Design period: Sept 2022 to July 2023. Construction period: Apr 2024 to Mar 2025.
Tōcāitl
Mixed Use Building, Hybrid Structure, Reinforced Concrete and Timber, Brick Facade, Riverside Architecture, Sustainable Design, Community Space, Kumamoto, Contemporary Japanese Architecture, Cultural Heritage
Tlachīhualiztli Māchiyōtl
Echoes Shinmachi employs a hybrid structural system combining reinforced concrete for the basement and first floor with timber construction on the upper floor. Locally fired brick was laid by skilled craftsmen to achieve durability and warmth, while large glazed openings and cantilevered terraces required advanced structural detailing. A sustainable balance was pursued by integrating long-lasting concrete and renewable timber, ensuring resilience, cultural continuity, and a forward-looking architectural identity.
Tlanāhuatīlli Nētēcahuilīztli
The greatest challenge was reconciling historical continuity with modern requirements. The project had to respect Kumamoto's heritage while introducing new forms of mixed-use architecture. Externally, strict building codes and structural demands for cantilevered terraces required advanced engineering solutions. Internally, balancing durability with renewal through reinforced concrete (RC) and timber integration was complex. Overcoming these obstacles created a design rooted in tradition yet adaptable for the future.
Tlatēmōliztli
Type of research: architectural and cultural investigation. Objective: to integrate Kumamoto's historic riverside townscape with contemporary needs. Methodology: site surveys, archival research, and structural prototyping. Data collection: mapping riverfront use and studying traditional brickwork. Participants: local craftsmen, engineers, and community interviews. Results: a hybrid reinforced concrete (RC)-timber system and river terraces. Insights: architecture can connect heritage, sustainability, and community resilience.
Tēyōllālīliztli
The inspiration for Echoes Shinmachi came from Kumamoto's historic riverside townscape and the desire to bridge tradition with contemporary life. Motivated by the memory of the city and the resilience of its people, the project reinterprets local materials and craftsmanship through modern construction. Research into hybrid structures and cultural continuity guided the design, creating a building rooted in heritage yet open to the future.
Tēquitl Cāhuitl
The project started in September 2022 in Kumamoto, Japan, and the design phase was completed in July 2023. Construction commenced in April 2024 and is scheduled to be completed by March 2025. Echoes Shinmachi is located along the Tsuboigawa River in the historic Shinmachi district of Kumamoto.
Tēquitl Ōhuitl
Visitors experience Echoes Shinmachi through a gradual sequence of spaces. From the riverside steps, one descends into a quiet public basement with views of the flowing water. The ground floor opens to the city as retail space, encouraging everyday interaction. On the second floor, offices extend toward the river with terraces that invite gatherings and seasonal discovery. The building performs better by linking city, community, and nature in a continuous flow.
Patentēmeh
Copyrights belong to Hyunsoon PARK / LaundryRice Architects, 2025.
Īxiptla Tlanēxtīlli
Image #1: Photographer Harunori NODA (Architectural Photographer) Ganko-sha, Echoes Shinmachi, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Harunori NODA (Architectural Photographer) Ganko-sha, Echoes Shinmachi, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Harunori NODA (Architectural Photographer) Ganko-sha, Echoes Shinmachi, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Harunori NODA (Architectural Photographer) Ganko-sha, Echoes Shinmachi, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Harunori NODA (Architectural Photographer) Ganko-sha, Echoes Shinmachi, 2025.

IP / COPYRIGHT / IMAGE / SOUND / VIDEO CREDITS: Photos © Harunori NODA, Architecture © Hyunsoon PARK / LaundryRice Architects

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