Echoes Shinmachi Primêre Funksje: Multyfunksjoneel Gebou troch Hyunsoon Park

Echoes Shinmachi Primêre Funksje: Multyfunksjoneel Gebou troch Hyunsoon Park is in heech wurdearre winner fan de tige prestizjeuze 2026 A' Design Award yn Sulver yn de kompetysje-kategory Arsjitektuer, Gebou en Struktuerûntwerp.

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Echoes Shinmachi Primêre Funksje: Multyfunksjoneel Gebou

troch Hyunsoon Park

Klant: Kosugi Real Estate Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award yn Sulver Winner yn de kategory Arsjitektuer

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Oer Echoes Shinmachi Primêre Funksje: Multyfunksjoneel Gebou

Boektekst: Echoes Shinmachi is in multyfunksjoneel gebou yn Kumamoto dat tradysje op 'e nij ynterpretearret troch hjoeddeiske ynnovaasje. It ûntwerp kombinearret wapene beton foar duorsumens mei hout foar lichtens, wêrtroch't in lykwicht fan sterkte en ferfining ûntstiet. Pleatslik bakte bakstien, lein troch betûfte ambachtslju, wjerspegelet kulturele erfguod wylst it fearkrêft garandearret. Elke ferdjipping befettet terrassen oan 'e rivier dy't seizoensbûne belutsenheid en mienskipslibben stimulearje. Troch syn hybride struktuer, materiaalkontrasten en yntegraasje fan duorsume praktyk stiet it projekt as in modern oriïntaasjepunt dat skiednis oerbrêget.

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Oer de A' Design Award yn Sulver

Echoes Shinmachi Primêre Funksje: Multyfunksjoneel Gebou is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver, in bûtengewoan prestisjeuze erkenning foar topûntwerpen dy't prachtich en yndrukwekkend binne. Sulverwinners binne tige briljante en ekstreem kreative wurken dy't de treflike ekspertize, it talint en de skerpsinnigens fan har ûntwerpers yllustrearje. Fan Echoes Shinmachi Primêre Funksje: Multyfunksjoneel Gebou wurdt ferwachte dat it in prachtich foarbyldwurk is, opmerklik profesjoneel en djip ynnovatyf. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver is in tige opfallende, bewûndere útfining dy't foardiel bringt en de grinzen fan keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology ferleget. Echoes Shinmachi Primêre Funksje: Multyfunksjoneel Gebou is in skepping dêr't breed oerjûn wurdt, dy't winsken wekker makket, positive gefoelens bringt en ferwûnderjen en fernuvering opwekket.

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Unike Eigenskippen: Echoes Shinmachi is a mixed-use building in Kumamoto that reinterprets tradition through innovation. The design integrates reinforced concrete for permanence and timber for lightness, combining strength with refinement. Locally crafted brickwork connects to cultural heritage, while riverside terraces on every floor invite community interaction. Its hybrid structure, material contrast, and sustainable balance of durability and renewal distinguish it as a contemporary landmark that embodies both resilience and continuity.
Ofmjittingen & Ferpakking: Structure: Reinforced concrete and timber hybrid. Floors: B1 plus 2F. Site area: 188.17 sq.m. Building footprint: 126.09 sq.m. Total floor area: 253.63 sq.m. Roof: fluoropolymer-coated aluminum-zinc alloy steel sheet. Exterior walls: brick, exposed reinforced concrete (RC). Interior finishes: brick flooring, brick ceiling. Design period: Sept 2022 to July 2023. Construction period: Apr 2024 to Mar 2025.
Labels: Mixed Use Building, Hybrid Structure, Reinforced Concrete and Timber, Brick Facade, Riverside Architecture, Sustainable Design, Community Space, Kumamoto, Contemporary Japanese Architecture, Cultural Heritage
Produksjetechnology: Echoes Shinmachi employs a hybrid structural system combining reinforced concrete for the basement and first floor with timber construction on the upper floor. Locally fired brick was laid by skilled craftsmen to achieve durability and warmth, while large glazed openings and cantilevered terraces required advanced structural detailing. A sustainable balance was pursued by integrating long-lasting concrete and renewable timber, ensuring resilience, cultural continuity, and a forward-looking architectural identity.
Untwerpútdaging: The greatest challenge was reconciling historical continuity with modern requirements. The project had to respect Kumamoto's heritage while introducing new forms of mixed-use architecture. Externally, strict building codes and structural demands for cantilevered terraces required advanced engineering solutions. Internally, balancing durability with renewal through reinforced concrete (RC) and timber integration was complex. Overcoming these obstacles created a design rooted in tradition yet adaptable for the future.
Undersyk: Type of research: architectural and cultural investigation. Objective: to integrate Kumamoto's historic riverside townscape with contemporary needs. Methodology: site surveys, archival research, and structural prototyping. Data collection: mapping riverfront use and studying traditional brickwork. Participants: local craftsmen, engineers, and community interviews. Results: a hybrid reinforced concrete (RC)-timber system and river terraces. Insights: architecture can connect heritage, sustainability, and community resilience.
Ynspiraasje: The inspiration for Echoes Shinmachi came from Kumamoto's historic riverside townscape and the desire to bridge tradition with contemporary life. Motivated by the memory of the city and the resilience of its people, the project reinterprets local materials and craftsmanship through modern construction. Research into hybrid structures and cultural continuity guided the design, creating a building rooted in heritage yet open to the future.
Projektdoer: The project started in September 2022 in Kumamoto, Japan, and the design phase was completed in July 2023. Construction commenced in April 2024 and is scheduled to be completed by March 2025. Echoes Shinmachi is located along the Tsuboigawa River in the historic Shinmachi district of Kumamoto.
Operaasjestreamferrin: Visitors experience Echoes Shinmachi through a gradual sequence of spaces. From the riverside steps, one descends into a quiet public basement with views of the flowing water. The ground floor opens to the city as retail space, encouraging everyday interaction. On the second floor, offices extend toward the river with terraces that invite gatherings and seasonal discovery. The building performs better by linking city, community, and nature in a continuous flow.
Patinten: Copyrights belong to Hyunsoon PARK / LaundryRice Architects, 2025.
Ofbyldingskrediten: Image #1: Photographer Harunori NODA (Architectural Photographer) Ganko-sha, Echoes Shinmachi, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Harunori NODA (Architectural Photographer) Ganko-sha, Echoes Shinmachi, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Harunori NODA (Architectural Photographer) Ganko-sha, Echoes Shinmachi, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Harunori NODA (Architectural Photographer) Ganko-sha, Echoes Shinmachi, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Harunori NODA (Architectural Photographer) Ganko-sha, Echoes Shinmachi, 2025.

IP / COPYRIGHT / IMAGE / SOUND / VIDEO CREDITS: Photos © Harunori NODA, Architecture © Hyunsoon PARK / LaundryRice Architects