Press Release
Collective Ground Residential Complex by Yiying Tang Wins the A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design
Yiying Tang acknowledged for architecture, building and structure design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Collective Ground Residential Complex by Yiying Tang, designed for Studio Tang, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The A' Design Award Explained
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Regarding Collective Ground Residential Complex
Collective Ground is a residential complex designed for a housing community in Senri New Town, Osaka, Japan. Rentable spaces are introduced within both public areas and individual units. The ground floor holds commercial spaces for rent, with curved landscapes and pocket parks for residents and visitors. The second to fourth floors contain rented offices, amenity spaces and units with independent rooms, while the fifth to ninth floors hold typical units. Load-bearing concrete and glass curtains create a column-free commercial level, and steel supports the upper floors.
About Yiying Tang
Yiying's passion and proficiency in architecture revolve around exploring architectural regionalism and narrative, integrating architecture with its cultural context, and utilizing Artificial Intelligence in the architectural realm. She demonstrates exceptional skill in architectural design across a wide spectrum, encompassing everything from installations to skyscrapers, with substantial expertise in designing cultural, commercial, office, and residential buildings.
Award Record
Yiying Tang is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award
The A' Architecture Design Award is an international architectural design competition recognizing good architectural designs by best architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to architectural design studios, building contractors, structural engineering firms and architecture and design consultants from all countries. Typical entries include skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions and religious structures. The awarded architectural projects are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/architecture
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/155724
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/155724
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!155724
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/349994
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://yiying-tang.com/Collective-Ground
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Collective Ground Residential Complex
- Function
- Residential Complex
- Category
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture
- Colors
- Steel Blue, Cornflower Blue, Midnight Blue, Light Steel Blue and Dark Slate Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Studio Tang
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Yiying Tang
- Country
- United States of America
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #155724
Credits
- Image Credits
- Yiying Tang, Yue Lu, Anjelica Hope Perez.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This concept of "Collective Ground" involves introducing rentable spaces within the community, encompassing both public areas and individual units. By offering rentable public spaces, additional communal areas are created to attract and serve visitors and existing residents, and by offerting independent rooms within the units, owners have the option to use them personally or rent them out for additional income.
- Inspiration
- Japan's aging population and declining birth rate have led to a growing elderly demographic, a challenge that has persisted over time. Aoyamadai, a low-income housing community in Senri New Town, Japan, is now at a critical juncture. The community needs to replace its economically affordable housing after five decades of use and breathe new life into the elderly population.
- Research
- Research was conducted on the Phaeno Science Center, designed by Zaha Hadid, as this project also made use of the concrete component as the supporting system. Lessons were learned on how to handle the rebar and concrete.
- Challenge
- Aoyamadai, a low-income housing community in Senri New Town, Japan, is in a tricky situation. On one hand, the affordable housing is 50 years old and needs replacing, and the community needs new residents. On the other hand, it's not appealing to younger people, and the original residents can't afford to make the community more attractive to a mix of ages. As architectural designers, our challenge is figuring out how to revitalize Aoyamadai into a lively community without causing problems for the older residents.
- Realization and Technology
- In terms of structural considerations, the introduction of load-bearing concrete components and glass curtains has been implemented to create a more flexible commercial space, resulting in the establishment of a non-column system. On the upper floors, where residential units are more regulated, a steel structure has been utilized.
- Operation and Interaction
- Commercial spaces available for rent occupy the programming of the first floor, featuring curvilinear landscapes and playground systems. The second to fourth floors encompass rented offices, amenity spaces for residents, and units with independent rooms. The fifth to ninth floors house typical units.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project is in Senri New Town, Osaka, Japan, and finished in 2020.
- Specifications
- The land here has a gentle slope, almost like a flat surface. To blend well with the architecture, a pocket landscape system is added on the ground. It's a versatile playground for all ages—residents and visitors, from kids to seniors. Just like different parts of the building have diverse activities on the ground, each pocket park has its theme. They're not just pathways; they're designed for outdoor activities and relaxation. The idea is to encourage people to stay and enjoy, not just rush through.
- Keywords
- Housing Community, Affordable Housing, Aging Population, Rentout Space, Society Resource Redistribution
