RYUICHI SASAKI ARCHITECTURE - SHIN NAKANO trapezoidal: crafting dynamic shadows on the building's facade
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SHIN NAKANO trapezoidal: crafting dynamic shadows on the building's facade

RYUICHI SASAKI ARCHITECTURE

Housing  /  Completed
RYUICHI SASAKI ARCHITECTURE

The building's distinctive trapezoidal motif draws inspiration from its central location within the plateau. The trapezoidal pattern on the facade is meticulously crafted using specialized formwork, stainless steel, and cast concrete surfaces, embossed like a relief onto the seamlessly poured concrete frame.This trapezoidal motif is consistently used throughout the building, reflected in the entrance wall columns, common staircase, and interior openings and glass balustrade patterns. This design creates soft shadows reminiscent of tree shades, adding dynamic elements to the space.

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The building pays homage to the historical significance of the Musashino Plateau, acknowledging the area's ancient inhabitation and abundant water sources.The project optimizes natural light and ventilation by taking advantage of its location, which is surrounded by expansive front street and park spaces. This design choice allows the building to interact with its environment on two fronts: the street side and the park side.Openings on the park side invite the verdant hues of trees and the playful sights of children at the nearby daycare center, creating a visual link between the building and its surroundings.

If your project has taken the aspects of sustainability and eco-compatibility into strong consideration, indicate which strategies, materials and technologies have been used. Indicate if it has also obtained any prizes/awards/certifications.The project takes advantage of its location to optimize natural ventilation from two fronts, potentially reducing the reliance on mechanical cooling systems.The design incorporates views of nearby trees and green spaces, fostering a connection with the natural environment and potentially improving occupants' well-being.The common staircase with grated treads and the slightly sloped atrium allow for filtered light, mimicking natural light patterns and potentially reducing energy consumption.

The building's most distinctive feature is its trapezoidal motif, which pays homage to the site's central location within the plateau. This design element is prominently displayed on the facade wall, created using specialized formwork, stainless steel, and cast concrete surfaces. The intricate trapezoidal pattern is embossed like a relief onto the seamlessly poured concrete frame, creating a visually striking composition that harmoniously blends matte stainless steel, reflective window glass, and finely textured concrete.The trapezoidal theme extends throughout the building, shaping the spatial experience with dynamic elements such as rhythmic wall columns at the entrance and a trapezoidal tile pattern. These design choices create soft shadows reminiscent of tree shades, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal. The common staircase further incorporates this motif with grated treads illuminated by trapezoidal patterns, simulating the effect of sunlight filtering through leaves.Strategically positioned between a spacious front street and a park, the building maximizes natural light and ventilation from both sides. The park-facing openings offer residents views of lush greenery and the lively atmosphere of a nearby daycare center, contributing to a serene living environment.

Inside the building, the trapezoidal theme continues with wall openings and glass balustrade patterns, creating a rhythmic cadence within the tranquil white interior. The maisonette units feature slightly sloped atriums that allow filtered light through slab openings, fostering a peaceful living space conducive to daily discoveries. Natural light floods the interior from various sources, including the atrium, skylight, and numerous openings, enhancing the overall ambiance of this architectural g

Credits

 NAKANO, TOKYO
 Japan
 REAL PARTNERS
 RENATAL HOUSING
 11/2023
 416 mq
 Confidential
 RYUICHI SASAKI
 YURIKO OGURA/RYUICHI SASAKI ARCHITECTURE
 MAGOME CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
 YKK AP
 TAKUMI OTA PHOTOGRAPHY

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Based in Tokyo, Japan, Ryuichi Sasaki Architecture is an architectural design firm that has gained notoriety in recent years as one of the most internationally acclaimed firms of its kind in the world. Led by renowned architect, Ryuichi Sasaki, the firm harnesses the experiences of its professionals to design and consult on building types ranging from cultural facilities to commercial facilities, including music halls, apartment complexes, hotels, stores, bars, and housing structures. The firm focuses on the ‘zeitgeist’ of every space that its interventions develop, and leverages continuous reinterpretation and repositioning to achieve excellence in its work. In 2021,2022 Deezen selected Ryuichi Sasaki Architecture as one of its 21,23 best architecture studios of the year. The firm is also an eight-time WAF Awards finalist and was named winner of a Plan Award (Italy) in the Office & Business category,

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