Urawa Garden Bldg Dhisme Xafiis by Nobuaki Miyashita

Urawa Garden Bldg Dhisme Xafiis by Nobuaki Miyashita is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Qaab-dhismeedka, Dhismaha iyo Qaab-dhismeedyada Competition Category.

LacagQaab-dhismeed· 2025

Urawa Garden Bldg Dhisme Xafiis

by Nobuaki Miyashita

Client: Garden Group

Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Qaab-dhismeed Category

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The Design

About Urawa Garden Bldg Dhisme Xafiis

Dhismaha Urawa Garden waa dhisme xafiis oo ku yaal Urawa, Saitama, Japan. Marin dhex mara goobta ayaa isku xira waddooyinka ku xeeran, isagoo dib u xusuusinaya waddadii wax iibsiga ee hore ee Nakaginza Seven. Fagaarayaal furan oo ku teedsan marinka ayaa siinaya dadka lugaynaya iyo shaqaalaha xafiisyada meelo ay ku kulmaan. Wejiga dhismaha waxaa ku yaal saanadumo quraarad ah oo sabbaynaya oo leh hufnaan kala duwan, sidaas darteed muuqaalku wuu isbeddelaa iyadoo la raacayo iftiinka maalinta. Agab dabiici ah, cagaarshow iyo farshaxan ayaa loo adeegsaday goobaha shaqada ee gudaha. Nalal tamar-yar isticmaala iyo xeelado naqshadeed dabiici ah ayaa taageeraya raaxada iyo waarnimada.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award

Urawa Garden Bldg Dhisme Xafiis waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf aad u sarreeya oo la siiyo naqshado heerka ugu sarreeya oo quruxsan oo soo jiidasho leh. Guuleystayaasha Lacagta waa shaqooyin aad u dhalaalaya iyo hal-abuur sare leh oo muujiya khibrad, hibo iyo hufnaan naqshadeeyayaashooda. Urawa Garden Bldg Dhisme Xafiis waa shaqo la filayo inay noqoto shaqo quruxsan oo tusaale ah, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur qoto dheer leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award waa hal-abuur aad loo dareemo oo la ammaano, waxtar leh oo hormariya xuduudaha farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada. Urawa Garden Bldg Dhisme Xafiis waa hal-abuur dad badan ay doonayaan, kicisa rabitaanno, keena dareenno wanaagsan oo abuura yaab.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Urawa Garden Building is an office structure centered around a "through passage" that connects the city and its people. It inherits the memory of the former "Nakaginza Seven" shopping street, integrating passageways and plazas to enhance urban flow. Floating glass cubes on the facade interact with the cityscape, symbolizing openness and transparency. Inside, greenery and art installations create a stimulating workspace that fosters creativity and interaction.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area: 1,854.21 square meters
Building area: 1,159.37 square meters
Total floor area: 10,967.32 square meters
Structure: S (CFT), RC, SRC
Number of floors: 1 basement, 10 above ground
Max height: 43.7 meters
Eaves height: 43.1 meters
Tags: architecture, office, urban design, passage, glass facade, sustainability
Production Technology: The facade integrates glass panels with varying transparency, reflecting urban layers dynamically. Natural materials harmonize with the surroundings, creating a warm and inviting office space. An energy-efficient lighting scheme and passive design strategies enhance sustainability and comfort, ensuring an environmentally responsible and user-friendly work environment.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was balancing commercial functions with public accessibility. By strategically placing the through passage and open plazas, the project strengthened the connection between office spaces and the urban fabric. The floating glass cubes required innovative lightweight structures and varied transparency to seamlessly integrate the architecture with the cityscape.
Research: Type of Research: Urban architectural design
Objective: Exploring the potential of offices integrating commercial and public space
Methodology: Analysis of historical urban transitions, urban-scale simulations
Data Collection: Pedestrian movement observations, visual simulations
Results: Creation of an urban-office hybrid through passageways and plazas
Impact: Enhancing pedestrian networks and establishing a new urban icon
Inspiration: The design draws inspiration from the site’s historical layers, reinterpreting Edo-period urban structures and the postwar vibrancy of local shopping streets. The building reconstructs past pedestrian flows, creating an open urban space. The floating glass cubes symbolize the lights and energy of the former market, establishing a new architectural landmark that bridges tradition and contemporary urban life.
Project Duration: The project is located in Urawa, Saitama, Japan, and was completed in February 2024.
Operation Flow: The through passage seamlessly connects the building to the city, allowing both office workers and pedestrians to interact fluidly. Open plazas enhance community engagement, providing diverse activity spaces. The glass cubes on the facade capture light dynamically, shifting appearances throughout the day and reinforcing the building’s urban presence.
Patents: N/A
Team Members: N/A
Image Credits: Image #1,#2,#3,#4,#5: Photographer Nobuaki Miyashita, 2024