Stilleness Nyumba ya Alendo by Sohei Obata is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Nyumba, Zomanga ndi Zomangidwa Competition Category.
BronzeZomangamanga· 2026
Stilleness Nyumba ya Alendo
by Sohei Obata
Client: Advance Architect Co.,Ltd
Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Zomangamanga Category
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About Stilleness Nyumba ya Alendo
Stilleness ndi nyumba ya alendo ya nsanjika zitatu yomangidwa pamalo aang'ono kwambiri pakati pa mzinda wa Osaka, ku Japan. Malo okhalamo ali pa nsanjika zapamwamba, pomwe nsanjika yapansi ili ndi garaja. Zizindikiro zachikhalidwe cha ku Japan zamasuliridwanso kudzera mu matailosi akunja omwe amafanana ndi matailosi a padenga, mawaya olukanalukana ndi munda wapabwalo lapakati. Bafa ya Goemon ndi kachipinda kakang'ono zaphatikizidwa ndi zipangizo zamakono. Mapangidwe a chitsulo amakwaniritsa zofunikira za moto ndi zivomerezi za mumzinda. Bwalo lapakati limalola kuti zomera zobiriwira ziwoneke kuchokera pa nsanjika iliyonse, kotero malo opapatizawa amapeza malingaliro a kuya ndi bata.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award
Stilleness Nyumba ya Alendo ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Stilleness Nyumba ya Alendo akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Stilleness Nyumba ya Alendo amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This three-story guesthouse makes the most of the limited space in the city center. Based on the theme of "tranquility in a modern city," it incorporates reinterpretations of traditional Japanese designs, such as exterior tiles resembling roof tiles, latticework, and a courtyard garden. More than just accommodation, it offers a unique and profound sense of spiritual fulfillment by blending ancient Japanese lifestyle culture, such as a Goemon bath and an alcove, with modern design.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Site area: 76.55 Size: 135.71 Structure: Steel Floor: 3 While employing a steel frame construction that meets urban fire and earthquake resistance standards, the design incorporates traditional materials reproduced with modern technology in the form of roof tiles on the exterior walls. By optimizing the plumbing within the limited area and achieving a sophisticated spatial layout that balances views of the courtyard with privacy, a comfortable stay is ensured.
- Tags
- Guest House, Residence, Architecture
- Production Technology
- Despite the limited plot size, the design emphasizes "visual expansion." The space is structured around the landscaping of the courtyard, ensuring that greenery can be felt from every floor. The pathway from the small courtyard to the entrance hall with its alcove recreates the experience of a "roji" (alleyway) leading to a tea room. In addition to functionality, delicate textures are added with lattices and tiles, creating a balanced combination of hard and soft elements.
- Design Challenge
- The challenge was to pack a courtyard and authentic Japanese design elements into a limited, extremely small plot of land while ensuring functionality to accommodate a large number of guests. Within the constraints of legal regulations and structural limitations, we struggled to transform the "narrowness" into the Japanese aesthetic of "depth." The most difficult and creative process was considering the details to harmonize the traditional Goemon bath and courtyard with modern facilities.
- Research
- This project focuses on the research theme of "preserving tradition in small-scale urban architecture." Through the behavior and reactions of guests (especially foreigners), we will examine the healing effect of Japanese spatial beauty on today's stressful society. This design demonstrates that even in urban areas lacking historical resources, ingenuity in design can create a hub for cultural dissemination, presenting a new model for regional economic revitalization and cultural preservation.
- Inspiration
- The motivation was "spiritual immersion amidst the hustle and bustle." We wanted to create a sophisticated, otherworldly space where visitors could enjoy the conveniences of the city while stepping inside and experiencing the Japanese aesthetic of "wabi-sabi." We aimed to help busy modern travelers understand Japanese life on a visceral level by allowing them to experience the unique senses of "shadow" and "space" characteristic of Japanese architecture through the use of materials and lighting.
- Project Duration
- The project was completed in Osaka, Japan in March 2026
- Operation Flow
- The first floor is primarily used as a garage. Living spaces are located on the second floor and above, with rooms arranged in a continuous flow. Wide passageways are provided between each building to allow large vehicles to move around the property, and terraces are provided for residents to gather and foster a sense of community. High walls and a heavy gate surround the perimeter to enhance security.
- Patents
- Copyrights
- Image Credits
- Yu Kato, Way Co.,Ltd
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