PW Shonan Fujisawa Rezydencja Seniora by Uds Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Srebrna Nagroda A' Design Award in Projektowanie Architektury, Budynków i Konstrukcji Competition Category.
SrebrnaArchitektura· 2026
PW Shonan Fujisawa Rezydencja Seniora
by Uds Ltd.
Client: UDS Ltd.
Srebrna Nagroda A' Design Award Winner in Architektura Category
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The Design
About PW Shonan Fujisawa Rezydencja Seniora
PW Shonan Fujisawa to rezydencja seniora zaprojektowana z myślą o samodzielnym mieszkaniu, zlokalizowana w mieście Fujisawa w Japonii. Kompleks obejmuje przychodnię na miejscu, adaptowalne moduły opiekuńcze oraz przestrzenie wspólne. Niski budynek wspólny mieści salon wypoczynkowy, kawiarnię, strefę kąpielową, restaurację i bibliotekę. Poręcze zintegrowane z półściankami, krzesła ułatwiające siadanie i wstawanie, stoły dostosowane do wózków inwalidzkich oraz starannie przemyślane plany oświetlenia zapewniają bezpieczeństwo i komfort. Ogólnodostępna kawiarnia, siłownia, plac i ogród zwrócone są w stronę ulicy, dzięki czemu rezydencja staje się lokalnym miejscem spotkań.
The Recognition
About the Srebrna Nagroda A' Design Award
PW Shonan Fujisawa Rezydencja Seniora to laureat Srebrnej Nagrody A' Design Award, niezwykle prestiżowego wyróżnienia przyznawanego przepięknym, imponującym projektom z najwyższej półki. Laureaci Srebrnej Nagrody to niezwykle błyskotliwe i wyjątkowo twórcze dzieła, które ukazują wybitną wiedzę, talent i przenikliwość ich twórców. PW Shonan Fujisawa Rezydencja Seniora ma być wspaniałym, reprezentacyjnym dziełem, które jest niezwykle profesjonalne i głęboko innowacyjne. Ten projekt nagrodzony Srebrną Nagrodą A' Design Award to bardzo godny uwagi, podziwiany wynalazek, który przynosi korzyści i przesuwa granice sztuki, nauki, designu i technologii. PW Shonan Fujisawa Rezydencja Seniora to dzieło, któremu wielu zazdrości, które budzi pragnienia, wprowadza pozytywne uczucia oraz wzbudza zdumienie i zachwyt.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
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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