Embraced in Recycled Steel Kuunikira kwa Zomangamanga by Nobuaki Miyashita is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award in Kuwala kwa Nyumba Competition Category.
SilivaKuwala kwa Nyumba· 2025
Embraced in Recycled Steel Kuunikira kwa Zomangamanga
Client: Kyoei Steel Ltd
Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award Winner in Kuwala kwa Nyumba Category
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The Design
About Embraced in Recycled Steel Kuunikira kwa Zomangamanga
Embraced in Recycled Steel ndi kapangidwe ka kuunikira kwa zomangamanga ka nyumba ya maofesi ku Yamaguchi, Japan. Zoyatsira za LED zopanda mipata, zooneka ngati ndodo zachitsulo, zaikidwa mkati mwa ma-louver achitsulo, kupanga kayimbidwe ka kuwala pamwamba pa zitsulo zobwezerezedwanso. Mawonekedwe a kuwala olimbikitsidwa ndi ma-barcode ndi ma-QR code aikidwa mkati mwa nyumbayo ndipo amasintha maonekedwe pamene anthu akuyenda. Dongosolo lolamulira limasintha kuwala molingana ndi mmene kuunika kwa masana kulili. Kapangidweka kamaonetsera bwino maonekedwe a chitsulo chobwezerezedwanso pomwe kakupereka kuunika kwabwino kwa ntchito za tsiku ndi tsiku.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award
Embraced in Recycled Steel Kuunikira kwa Zomangamanga ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka modabwitsa komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe a pamwamba, okongola ndi ochititsa chidwi. Opambana a Siliva ndi ntchito zowala kwambiri ndi zolenga kwambiri zomwe zimaonetsa ukatswiri, luso ndi nzeru zakuthwa za opanga awo. Embraced in Recycled Steel Kuunikira kwa Zomangamanga akuyembekezeka kukhala ntchito yodabwitsa yoonetsedwa, yaukatswiri wapadera ndi yatsopano kwambiri. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award awa ndi chopangidwa chodziwika kwambiri ndi choyamikiridwa chomwe chimapindulitsa ndi kukulitsa malire a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo. Embraced in Recycled Steel Kuunikira kwa Zomangamanga ndi cholengedwa chomwe anthu ambiri amachichitira nsanje, chomwe chimadzutsa zilakolako, kubweretsa maganizo abwino ndi kuyatsa kudabwa ndi chidwi.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This lighting design transforms Kyoei Steel’s industrial identity into a refined architectural experience, emphasizing the interplay of recycled steel and light. Billet-shaped seamless LED fixtures embedded in steel louvers create a luminous rhythm, enhancing the material’s structural and textural qualities. Barcode and QR code-inspired lighting compositions connect digital branding with the environment, reinforcing the company's commitment to sustainability and innovation.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Site Area: 108,045.44
Square meters Building Area: 1,091.12 Square meters
Total Floor Area: 3,931.89 Square meters
Structure: RC
Number of Floors: 4 above ground
Maximum Height: 19.9 m Eaves Height: 16.5 m
Floor Height: 3.9 m
Ceiling Height: 2.9 m - Tags
- architecture, office, lighting design, recycled steel, sustainable design
- Production Technology
- The lighting system incorporates billet-shaped seamless LED fixtures precisely embedded within steel louvers. These lights are designed to blend with the raw aesthetic of recycled steel while enhancing spatial depth and visual continuity. Advanced lighting control systems allow for dynamic brightness adjustments, ensuring optimal illumination that adapts to natural daylight conditions. The result is a harmonious integration of technology and materiality, elevating both functional and aesthetic qualities.
- Design Challenge
- The challenge was integrating seamless lighting into industrial steel structures without compromising the raw material’s authenticity. Developing billet-shaped LED fixtures that maintained a minimalist form while providing effective illumination required extensive prototyping. Regulatory compliance, thermal management, and ensuring harmony between structural elements and lighting patterns were additional hurdles that necessitated iterative design refinements.
- Research
- Type of Research: Applied Lighting Design Research
Objective: To explore innovative lighting strategies that enhance the aesthetics and functionality of recycled steel.
Methodology: Light modeling, material interaction analysis, and human perception studies.
Data Collection: Experimental prototyping and user behavior analysis.
Participants: Lighting designers, architects, and material specialists.
Results & Insights: The research demonstrated how integrated lighting enhances both industrial material aesthetics and workplace functionality, influencing sustainable lighting solutions in architectural design. - Inspiration
- Inspired by the recycling process of steel and Kyoei Steel’s corporate identity, the lighting design evokes the transformation of raw materials into high-quality products. The barcode and QR code-inspired light patterns symbolize digital connectivity and sustainable manufacturing. The seamless integration of billet-shaped LED fixtures within steel structures enhances the spatial rhythm, creating an immersive and futuristic work environment.
- Project Duration
- The lighting design project commenced in early 2022 in Yamaguchi, Japan, as part of Kyoei Steel’s office renovation. The design and implementation phases extended through early 2024, integrating advanced lighting technologies with recycled steel structures to create a visually compelling and sustainable workspace.
- Operation Flow
- The lighting design not only enhances the aesthetic qualities of recycled steel but also guides users through the space by creating a layered visual experience. The illuminated barcode and QR code motifs subtly interact with movement, shifting perspectives as users navigate the office. The interplay between artificial and natural light fosters a dynamic atmosphere that transforms throughout the day, reinforcing the concept of continuous material renewal.
- Patents
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- Team Members
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- Image Credits
- Image #1,#2 : Photographer Nobuaki Miyashita Variations, 2024
Image #3,#4,#5 : Photographer Sato Kenta, Variations, 2024.
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