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Nagomi Primary Function: Isikhungo Senhlalakahle by Ko Uehara, Yuji Iida and Ikuhiro Ayatsuka

Nagomi Primary Function: Isikhungo Senhlalakahle by Ko Uehara, Yuji Iida and Ikuhiro Ayatsuka is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ezokwakha, Izakhiwo Nezinhlaka Competition Category.


IsilivaEzokwakha· 2022

Nagomi Primary Function: Isikhungo Senhlalakahle

by Ko Uehara, Yuji Iida and Ikuhiro Ayatsuka

Client: Primearth EV Energy Co., Ltd

Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award Winner in Ezokwakha Category

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The Design

About Nagomi Primary Function: Isikhungo Senhlalakahle

Nagomi yisikhungo senhlalakahle esakhelwe abasebenzi bemboni esemaphandleni esifundazwe saseMiyagi, eJapane. Igama elithi Nagomi lisho ukuthobisa umqondo ngesiJapane. Isakhiwo esinezitezi ezimbili sifaka amamitha-skwele ayi-1691 futhi sinendawo yokudlela, isikhungo sokuzivocavoca umzimba, igalari, izindawo zokukhululeka nezindawo zemicimbi engaphakathi nangaphandle. Uhlobo olusongekile nophahla olutshekile kuvikela indawo yokungena emoyeni wasebusika neqhwa. Amaphiko anama-truss anika indawo yokudlela indawo evulekile ebanzi, lapho imigqa yophahla lokhuni lubekwe ngephethini engahleliwe ukuze kwakhiwe ingaphakathi elikhanyayo nelifudumele.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award

Nagomi Primary Function: Isikhungo Senhlalakahle iwinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile ngokungajwayelekile okunikezwa imiklamo esezingeni eliphezulu, ebukekayo nethinta kakhulu. Abawinile beSiliva yimisebenzi egqamile kakhulu nedala kakhulu ebonisa ubungcweti obuphawulekayo, italente nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Nagomi Primary Function: Isikhungo Senhlalakahle ilindeleke ukuba ibe ngumsebenzi omuhle wesibonelo, onobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha ezijulile. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award uyinto entsha ebonakala kakhulu nethakazelisayo esiza futhi isunduza imingcele yobuciko, isayensi, ukuklama nobuchwepheshe. Nagomi Primary Function: Isikhungo Senhlalakahle iyinto enomhawu omkhulu kuyo evusa izifiso, ilethe imizwa emihle futhi ivuse ukumangala nokuxakeka.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The new welfare facilities was designed to meet the needs of a growing workforce. The new welfare facilities was designed to provide a more relaxed atmosphere.
The design of the new building is based on the concept of a curved building with a sloping roof.
We proposed a large space with a characteristic sloping roof and curved building.
Dimensions & Packaging
Floor 2
Area 1691square meters
Tags
Nagomi, Welfare Facilities, Miyagi prefecture
Production Technology
The design of the building is based on the concept of a circular building with an eaves along the approach from the surrounding factory buildings. The trussed structure of both wings makes the cafeteria a large space. The ceiling of the cafeteria was designed to contrast with the planar design of the factory building, and the lines of the wood material were set in a random pattern to create a light and warm space enveloped by the wood material.
Design Challenge
In order to realize diverse functions and long flow lines economically, we came up with the idea of a series of simple single-span sections. The roof shape is designed to prevent seasonal winds and snow from the northwest side in winter, the structural plan is designed to realize an open space, and the air conditioning plan provides a comfortable environment even in a large space.
Research
In order to determine the shape of the building, we analyzed the seasonal wind direction, snow accumulation, sunshine, etc., and compared several patterns of building orientation, green areas, and pathways to determine the most reasonable layout and shape.
Inspiration
The word Nagomi means to ease the mind in Japanese.The shape of the building was boldly modified to accommodate a variety of functions, including a cafeteria, interior and exterior event spaces, a gallery, and relaxation areas that are easily accessible even in winter.The design of this building is based on the concept of the factory's rechargeable battery cells, and is in harmony with the surrounding landscape and nature.
Project Duration
The project started in 2019 and finished in 2021 on the suburbs of Miyagi prefecture,JAPAN
Operation Flow
The goal was to create a facility that is easy to use and useful for everyone, with a traffic line that is easily accessible even in rough weather, a cafeteria that provides a place for employees to relax and interact, a fitness center to improve health, and a plaza that can accommodate various events.
Patents
Obayashi Co., Ltd.
Team Members
Architect Ko Uehara, Yuji Iida,Yusuke Hayashi,Ikuhiro Ayatsuka
Image Credits
Shota Hiyoshi/ Ltd. Kawasumi & Kenji Kobayashi Photography Office.

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