Ortho 住宅 by Satoshi Kurosaki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 建築、樓宇及結構設計 Competition Category.

銀建築· 2021

Ortho 住宅

by Satoshi Kurosaki

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 建築 Category

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The Design

About Ortho 住宅

外觀由兩個巨型、相互錯位嘅混凝土體塊界定，飾面採用板模紋理處理。喺主樓層，南面設有一個小庭院同一個大型花園露台，作為過渡空間，令住戶可以喺保持私隱嘅同時，享受牧場式住宅獨特嘅戶外環境。業主購入呢塊分層、形狀不規則嘅地皮，作為一家人共度美好時光嘅地方。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Ortho 住宅是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Ortho 住宅將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Ortho 住宅是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The exterior is defined by two massive, offset concrete volumes with a board-formed finish. On the main level, a small courtyard and a large garden terrace on the south side serve as intermediary zones where the residents can enjoy the distinctive outdoor environment of a ranch-style home while maintaining privacy.
Dimensions & Packaging: Date of Completion : April 2020
Principal Use : Private housing
Structure : Reinforced-concrete
Site Area: 792.67m2
Total Floor Area : 410.94 m2 (160.652m2/B1F, 250.29m2/1F)
Tags: ORTHO, APOLLO Architects & Associates, House, Residential, architecture, Japan
Inspiration: The clients purchased the tiered, irregularly shaped lot as a place to spend meaningful time as a family. They wanted courtyards to play a big part in their home life, and to fulfill that request, the design makes use of the distinctive property shape and topography.
Project Duration: Design Period : March 2018 - April 2019
Construction Period : May 2019 - April 2020
Team Members: Structural Engineer : Nomura Structures
Lighting design: SIRIUS LIGHTING OFFICE
Image Credits: Photographer: Masao Nishikawa