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Catch The Wind Etagebyggeri med flere boliger af Shigeki Kumazawa

Catch The Wind Etagebyggeri med flere boliger af Shigeki Kumazawa er en højt anset vinder af den meget prestigefyldte 2025 A' Design Award i Sølv i konkurrencekategorien Arkitektur-, Bygnings- og Konstruktionsdesign.


SølvArkitektur· 2025

Catch The Wind Etagebyggeri med flere boliger

af Shigeki Kumazawa

Klient: Seiwa Corporation

Vinder af A' Design Award i Sølv i kategorien Arkitektur

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Om Catch The Wind Etagebyggeri med flere boliger

Catch The Wind er et udlejningsboligkompleks beliggende i et centralt byområde. Den fjorten etager høje bygning i armeret beton har tredimensionelle altaner, der opfanger vinden og leder den ind i interiøret. Frisk luft cirkulerer gennem kamre i lofterne over skabe og badeværelser, før den forlader bygningen gennem justerbare ventilationsåbninger, hvilket sænker luftfugtigheden og forbedrer indeklimaet. Standardkomponenter fra hylden holder byggeriet økonomisk. Designet har til formål at styrke forbindelsen mellem beboerne og det fri i et tæt bymiljø.

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Om A' Design Award i Sølv

Catch The Wind Etagebyggeri med flere boliger er vinder af A' Design Award i Sølv, en usædvanligt prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles designs i topklasse, som er pragtfulde og imponerende. Sølvvinderne er enormt geniale og overordentlig kreative værker, der illustrerer deres designeres fremragende ekspertise, talent og skarpsindighed. Catch The Wind Etagebyggeri med flere boliger forventes at være et vidunderligt udstillingsværk, der er bemærkelsesværdigt professionelt og dybt innovativt. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Sølv, er en højst bemærkelsesværdig, beundret opfindelse, som gavner og flytter grænserne for kunst, videnskab, design og teknologi. Catch The Wind Etagebyggeri med flere boliger er en skabelse, som mange misunder, og som vækker begær, bringer positive følelser og antænder forundring og undren.

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Unikke Egenskaber
Catch The Wind is a centrally located rental housing complex featuring an innovative balcony design to boost urban connection and airflow. Unlike traditional balconies, its three dimensional structure captures wind, circulating fresh air through chambers in closet and bathroom ceilings to improve indoor air quality. This economical approach uses off the shelf materials, addressing post pandemic social and environmental needs by enhancing resident interaction with the outdoors.
Dimensioner & Emballage
Catch The Wind project is a 14 story reinforced concrete structure designed for urban rental housing. The site area is 367.70 sqm, with a building area of 220.06 sqm and a total floor area of 2475.74 sqm. The building reaches a maximum height of 42.59 meters. Its structural system prioritizes durability and seismic resilience, contributing to sustainability through architectural longevity and improved living environments. 
Tags
Urban housing, airflow management, natural ventilation, sustainable architecture, urban connection, cost-efficient design, post-pandemic housing, balcony design,
Produktionsteknologi
Catch The Wind employs a three dimensional balcony structure optimized for urban airflow management. Standardized, off-the-shelf components were strategically used to balance cost efficiency with high performance. The design integrates airflow chambers within closets and unit bath ceilings, creating natural ventilation that circulates through the space. The structural framework utilizes reinforced concrete for durability, while modular fittings enable streamlined assembly, ensuring resilience and ease of maintenance in high-density urban environments.
Designudfordring
The most challenging aspect of this design was encouraging residents to consciously engage with ventilation in a natural and effortless way. In an urban environment, where ventilation is often difficult, it was crucial to create a design that enabled residents to seamlessly incorporate the flow of air into their daily lives. The wind-capturing balconies provide opportunities for residents to naturally bring fresh air into their living spaces, making it easier to be mindful of ventilation. To achieve this, factors such as airflow and privacy considerations were carefully balanced.
Forskning
Research Objectives: Explore innovative solutions for natural ventilation and improved urban living in high-density areas.
Participants: Architects, urban planners, and engineers.
Results: Research showed that 3D balcony systems improve ventilation, lower humidity, and enhance comfort. These findings shaped designs to channel wind effectively into living spaces.
Impacts: This approach promotes sustainable living by improving air quality, cutting energy costs, and creating healthier urban housing models.
Inspiration
The idea arose from noticing the gap between urban rental housing and its surroundings. Many apartments feel cut off from nature, leading to stagnant air and limited outdoor interaction. To improve residents' quality of life, we envisioned a solution introducing natural airflow and urban engagement via innovative balcony design. We aimed to create healthier, more connected living while emphasizing the importance of fresh air and nature, blending functionality with environmental sensitivity.
Projektvarighed
This project, completed in 2023, is located in the central area of Nagoya City, Japan, a bustling urban hub surrounded by offices and residential buildings. Catch The Wind sits directly in front of an elementary school, blending into a vibrant community where people of various generations live and interact. Its strategic location aims to enhance the urban living experience while fostering connections between residents and their environment.
Driftsflow
Catch The Wind enhances living by improving airflow and connection to the outdoors. The three-dimensional balconies are designed to catch and channel wind through the building, creating natural ventilation. Residents experience fresher air as it flows through closets and bathrooms before exiting via adjustable vents. This design reduces humidity, improves air quality, and fosters a healthier, more comfortable indoor environment, blending the inside and outside seamlessly.
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Photographer:Yasuko Okamura

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