Eternal Ntlo ya Bodulo by Michihiro Matsuo

Eternal Ntlo ya Bodulo by Michihiro Matsuo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Meaho, Dikaho le Dibopego Competition Category.

SileveraMeaho· 2025

Eternal Ntlo ya Bodulo

by Michihiro Matsuo

Client: Metaph Architect Associates

Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award Winner in Meaho Category

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The Design

About Eternal Ntlo ya Bodulo

Eternal ke ntlo ya bodulo e hahilweng setsheng se sekametseng Profinseng ya Hyogo, Japane. Phapang ya bophahamo e sebediswa ho beha dikarolo tsa moaho ka tlasa lefatshe le ka hodima lona, ho theha sebaka se tswellang ho tloha ka tlasa ntlo ho ya mekatong e ka hodimo. Karolo e ka tlasa lefatshe e na le karache le kamore ya boithabiso, ha dibaka tsa ho phela di le ka hodima mokato wa pele. Monyako o moholo ka lehlakoreng le ka borwa o kenya kganya ya letsatsi le ditjhebo tsa hole ha o ntse o fokotsa ho bonwa ho tswa seterateng. Sebopeho sa moaho se kopanya konkreite e matlafaditsweng ka tlasa lefatshe le lehong le kopantsweng la dikarolo tse kgolo le manonyeletso a tshepe ka hodimo.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award

Eternal Ntlo ya Bodulo ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e phahameng ka ho fetesisa, e ntle le e tsosang maikutlo. Bahapi ba Silevera ke mesebetsi e khanyang haholo le e nang le boqapi bo ikhethang e bontšang botsebi, talenta le bohlale ba baqapi ba eona. Eternal Ntlo ya Bodulo e lebelletsoe ho ba mosebetsi o motle, oa mohlala, o nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha e tebileng. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award ke mohopolo o hlokomelehang haholo le o ratoang o tlisang molemo mme o sutumelletsang meeli ea bonono, mahlale, moralo le theknoloji. Eternal Ntlo ya Bodulo ke mosebetsi oo batho ba bangata ba o lakatsang, o tsosang litakatso, o tlisang maikutlo a matle le o tsosetsang ho makala le ho hlolla.

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.
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Image Credits: Michihiro Matsuo, METAPH ARCHITECT ASSOCIATES