F Tour Fale Nofoia Tuufaatasi e Masahiro Osaka

O le mamanu F Tour Fale Nofoia Tuufaatasi e Masahiro Osaka o se manumalo maualuga tele o le fa'ailoga mamalu 2026 A' Design Award Apamemea i le Vaega Tauva Mamanu Fausaga Fale.

ApamemeaFausaga Fale· 2026

F Tour Fale Nofoia Tuufaatasi

na mamanuina e Masahiro Osaka

Tagata Fa'atau: Seiwa Corporation Co., Ltd.

Manumalo o le A' Design Award Apamemea i le Vaega Fausaga Fale

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Manumalo Fa'ailoga Fa'amaonia

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Va'ai i le A' Design Award Fa'asalalauga Pailesi o le Fa'ailoga

Lanu

Le Mamanu

E Uiga ia F Tour Fale Nofoia Tuufaatasi

O le F Tour o se fale nofoia tuufaatasi i le Aai o Abiko, Iapani. O le fausaga e 14 fogafale o loo faaaogaina ai se auivi tuufaatasi o le sima faamalosia ma le uamea, faatasi ai ma vaega fausia muamua e mafai ona tuufaatasia. E eseese le loloto o poletito mai le 1 i le 2.5 mita, ma o pa tioata manino e faavaa ai vaaiga agai i le Vaituloto o Tega. O fogafale faasoa i le fogafale i lalo ma fogafale ogatotonu, o se malae i luga o le taualuga, ma potu matamata na musuia mai fale lafi tagata matamata manulele, e lagolagoina ai fesootaiga i aso uma ma le natura ma tuaoi. O le fuafuaga faavasegaina e fesootai ai fale tumaoti, nofoaga faasoa, ma le aai o siomia ai ma paka.

Le Fa'ailogaina

E Uiga i le A' Design Award Apamemea

O le A' Design Award Apamemea na manumalo ai F Tour Fale Nofoia Tuufaatasi, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu ese e iloga i le fatufatuaʻi, le atamai ma le poto. O ē manumalo i le Apamemea o mea e iai le tomai atoa ma fatufatuaʻi mataʻina e faamaonia ai le poto masani tele, le mafaufau ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina F Tour Fale Nofoia Tuufaatasi e avea ma mea e vivii tele, ua pelepelea, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Apamemea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili i le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi ma e sili ona lelei i le mataituina o mea itiiti. F Tour Fale Nofoia Tuufaatasi e faamalieina matagofie manaʻoga, pa i manaʻo, faalataina lagona ma faaosofia le fia iloa.

I Tua o le Mamanu

Pepa Fa'asalalau

Fa'amaoniaga, sui o le 'au ma fa'amatalaga fa'atekinisi na saunia e le tagata mamanu.

Uiga Fa'apitoa: This residential project in Abiko redefines housing as a living landmark that seamlessly connects people, community, and nature. Inspired by bird hides, it integrates observation, shared spaces, and layered balconies to foster daily interaction with the environment. Unlike conventional housing, it merges ecological engagement, cultural heritage, and flexible communal living, creating a relational architecture that evolves with its residents and surroundings.
Fua & Fa'apipi'i: The project occupies a 535.75 m2 site with a maximum height of 46.025 m, comprising a 14-story reinforced concrete structure. Building dimensions reach 20.365 m (long) and 12.155 m (short). Balconies vary in depth from 1 m to 2.5 m, enabling diverse lifestyles. Accessible shared floors on the ground and intermediate levels, along with a rooftop terrace, seamlessly connect the building to adjacent streets and parks, enhancing interaction with the environment and creating dynamic spatial experiences.
Fa'ailoga: Bird Hide, Nature Observation Housing, Landscape Preservation, Community Living, Sustainable Architecture, Urban-Nature Integration, Shared Spaces, Residential Landmark, Eco-Friendly Design, Biophilic Architecture
Tekonolosi Gaosiga: The complex employs reinforced concrete and steel-frame hybrid construction with prefabricated modular units. Deep-set balconies and transparent glass rails were precision-fabricated for spatial articulation. Parametric modeling guided facade variation, while sustainable materials and passive design strategies optimize environmental performance.
Lu'itau o le Mamanu: Balancing urban density with ecological and social connectivity, the project addressed the challenge of integrating a living residential landmark within Abiko's historical and cultural context. Key obstacles included preserving Lake Tega's landscape and cultural memory, complying with zoning regulations, ensuring constructability, and designing shared and private spaces that foster community while harmonizing with nature.
Su'esu'ega: This project investigates how collective housing can integrate historical, ecological, and social contexts. Through site analysis, community workshops, and observational design inspired by bird hides, residents engage with nature and culture daily. The research demonstrates that thoughtfully designed residential spaces can enhance social interaction, reconnect people with local landscapes, preserve cultural memory, and create sustainable urban landmarks that enrich everyday life.
Fa'aosofia: The inspiration for this residential project in Abiko stems from a desire to reconnect contemporary urban life with the natural and cultural heritage of the region. Abiko's unique topography, its ridge flanked by the Tone River and Lake Tega, and its history as a haven for writers, artists, and thinkers presented an opportunity to design a building that serves not only as a dwelling but as a bridge between people, place, and nature.
The concept was born from observing the harmonious coexistence of humans and their environment in historical and natural contexts. Early literary and artistic communities in Abiko valued proximity to the lake and landscape, integrating daily life with reflection, creativity, and observation. Inspired by this ethos, the design translates the idea of a living landmark into contemporary architecture, a structure that encourages residents to actively engage with nature, each other, and the city.
Architecturally, the project draws inspiration from bird hides and observational pavilions, spaces where presence and attentiveness coexist, subtly connecting residents to the rhythms of the natural world. Shared terraces, balconies, and communal spaces are designed as platforms for discovery, reflection, and social interaction. The building's form mediates between the street, park, and lake views, reflecting the dynamic interplay between urban life and the surrounding environment.
Ultimately, the inspiration lies in creating a residential experience where architecture is not merely a container for living but a catalyst for relationships between humans, nature, and history. By translating the region's ecological, cultural, and social narratives into spatial experience, this project aspires to become a landmark that nurtures sustainable community life while honoring Abiko's legacy.
Umi o le Poloketi: Project Duration and Location
Completion: 2024
Location: Abiko City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Operation / Interaction / Key Features
Residents experience everyday life connected to nature and community. Balconies, shared spaces, and rooftop areas encourage social interaction, observation of Lake Tega, and flexible use. The design adapts to diverse activities, enhancing daily comfort, engagement, and well-being.
Fa'agasologa o Galuega: Residents move through layered spaces that connect private homes, shared areas, and the surrounding city. Balconies, terraces, and observation rooms let people interact with nature and each other daily. Workshops and open spaces encourage community events. Key moments occur at the rooftop, shared kitchens, and bird hide rooms, where people engage, observe, and connect. The design performs better by blending living, learning, and social activity, making everyday life richer and more sustainable.
Sui o le 'Au: Producer : Hideyuki Kuroda
Creative Director : Masahiro Osaka
Architectural Director : Naoya Kawabe
Designer : Kei Kanedo
Designer : Chisano Motohashi
Designer : KAORI
Designer : Yoichi Nakazawa
Designer : Ryu Kanari
Fa'aaloaloga o Ata: Image : Photographer : Kiuchi
Image : Video Credits : Kiuchi / Kumi / Aiko
Casting : Seiwa Co., Ltd.