Eternal Imba Yekugara by Michihiro Matsuo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award in Akitekicha, Zvivako neZvivakwa Competition Category.
SirivhaAkitekicha· 2025
Eternal Imba Yekugara
Client: Metaph Architect Associates
Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award Winner in Akitekicha Category
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The Design
About Eternal Imba Yekugara
Eternal imba yekugara yakavakwa panzvimbo ine mutserendende muHyogo Prefecture, kuJapan. Musiyano wekukwirira kwenzvimbo unoshandiswa kuisa zvikamu zvechivako pasi pevhu nepamusoro pevhu, zvichigadzira nzvimbo inoenderera kubva pasi pevhu kusvika kumafuroro ari pamusoro. Pasi pevhu pane garaji nekamuri yezvinofadza, uku nzvimbo dzekugara dziri pamusoro pefuroro rekutanga. Buri hombe rakatarisana nemaodzanyemba rinopinza chiedza chezuva nekuona kwenzvimbo dziri kure asi richidzikamisa kuonekwa kubva mumugwagwa. Chivako chinosanganisa kongiri yakasimbiswa nesimbi pasi pevhu pamwe nematanda makuru akanamatidzwa nezvibatanidzo zvesimbi pamusoro.
The Recognition
About the Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award
Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award wakahwinwa ne Eternal Imba Yekugara, rukudzo rwakakwirira zvikuru runopiwa kumadhizaini epamusoro, anonaka uye anofadza. Vakunda veSirivha mabasa anopenya kwazvo uye ane kugadzira kwakasiyana anoratidza unyanzvi, hunyanzvi hwekusikwa nekungwara kwevagadziri vawo. Eternal Imba Yekugara inotarisirwa kuva basa rinoshamisa, rinotangira vamwe, rine hunyanzvi hunoonekwa uye zvitsva zvakadzika. Dhizaini iyi yakahwina Mubairo weSirivha we A' Design Award chigadzirwa chinoshamisa, chinokudzwa chinobatsira uye chinosundira mberi miganhu yehunyanzvi, sayenzi, dhizaini netekinoroji. Eternal Imba Yekugara chigadzirwa chinoshuvirwa nevazhinji, chinomutsa zvishuvo, chinouya nemanzwiro akanaka uye chinomutsa kushamisika.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Taking advantage of the site's elevation difference, this house creates a spatial experience that continues from underground to above ground. The distinctive floating design creates the exterior, and the open view from the south and natural light bring comfort to the residents and provide a special, eternal time. The limitations of the terrain are transformed into a rich space, making this a one-of-a-kind home that is one with nature.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Site area 389.80m2, Scale 368.29m2, Reinforced concrete construction underground, 2 floors above ground Wooden construction, planned with a wooden rigid frame structure in mind for low carbonization. Wooden construction often relies on the walls for strength, making it difficult to create large openings, but by carrying out detailed structural calculations it is possible to design large spaces and large openings.
- Tags
- Villa, House, Residence, Wood, Architecture
- Production Technology
- Complex and bold spatial structures make the building unstable. In order to safely construct this open house, thorough structural analysis was carried out, and it was constructed to be strong and safe using large-section laminated timber and metal joints. In Japan, a country prone to earthquakes, where wooden structures are widely used, structural calculations are extremely important and the utmost consideration was given to them.
- Design Challenge
- As an urban residential area, it is the realization of a rich life that can be obtained through the openness of the house and ensures the privacy of the residents. It realizes the low carbon demand required for wooden structures and creates a design with a high degree of openness. Furthermore, it is a big challenge to ensure excellent design while ensuring earthquake resistance in Japan, a safe earthquake-resistant country.
- Research
- This study examines design methods aimed at achieving both safety and comfort in residential architecture with large windows, and harmonizing with the local environment. Through questionnaire surveys and tours, the aim is to investigate the psychological impact of organic architectural design that gives a sense of connection with nature, and to propose ideal residential architectural design.
- Inspiration
- This architecture makes the most of the elevation difference of the site, pursuing stability and harmony. Taking advantage of the elevation difference from the road, we placed volume on both the above-ground and basement levels. This allows the building to blend into the terrain, harmonizing with its surroundings while still emanating a distinctive presence. The dynamic spatial composition created by the elevation difference creates a one-of-a-kind architectural beauty.
- Project Duration
- The project will take place in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, with construction commencing in September 2023 and completed in October 2024.
- Operation Flow
- The basement is used as a garage and hobby room. The living space is located above the first floor. It is an open house, but a large opening is placed on the south side to avoid eye contact with passersby, and because it is on high ground, it is also possible to enjoy the view.
- Patents
- Copyrights
- Image Credits
- Michihiro Matsuo, METAPH ARCHITECT ASSOCIATES
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