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Silver A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Goes to Double Skin House by Nobuhito Mori

The international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Nobuhito Mori for architecture, building and structure design

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COMO, Italy, April 28, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Silver A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category for Double Skin House by Nobuhito Mori. The recognition forms part of the 2021 - 2022 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 Silver A' Design Award Explained

The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

Regarding Double Skin House

This building is a three-story wooden structure in a densely built up area of Tokyo. Although the site is small and the distance from the neighboring land is only about 1m, light and privacy were required. Inspired by the traditional Japanese shoji which softens the light, the designer have created a modern light filter that is resistant to wind and rain and can also be used outside. The translucent cladding on facade softens the light from outside and blurs the visibility of both passerby's and inhabitants. At night, the lighted facade become a large light to illuminate the streets.

About Nobuhito Mori

Nobuhito Mori Born 1957. Graduated from Department of Architecture and Building Science, Yokohama National University Established STUDIO・NOA in 1991. STUDIO・NOA has designed many houses in a variety of conditions, including narrow lots, deformed lots and those with poor lighting and views. By using the various problem-solving skills developed through these experiences, the company is currently developing its business in three fields: 'Architecture', 'Consulting' and 'Product'.

Award Record

This recognition makes Nobuhito Mori a winner of 1 A' Design Award.

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. The competition 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. Entries typically include skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions and religious structures. Awarded architectural projects are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/architecture

About A' Design Award & Competition

A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Double Skin House
Function
House
Category
Architecture, Building and Structure Design
Discipline
Spatial Design
Industry
Architecture
Colors
Cadet Blue, Light Slate Gray, Sky Blue, Light Steel Blue and Dark Gray
Images
5

The Recognition

Laureate
Nobuhito Mori
Country
Japan
Recognition
Silver A' Design Award
Edition
2021 - 2022
Design ID
#136323

Credits

Image Credits
Photo/Masayoshi Ishii

Design Details

Unique Properties
It is a three-story wooden structure in a densely built up area of Tokyo. Although the site is small and the distance from the neighboring land is only about 1m, light and privacy were required. The translucent cladding on facade softens incoming light and blurs the visibility of both passerby's and inhabitants. At night, the lighted facade become a large light to illuminate the streets.
Inspiration
There is a traditional Japanese partition, the shoji, which is a way of ensuring light and privacy. The shoji consists of a thin wooden frame covered with translucent paper, which softens the incoming light and blurs the interior. Inspired by the shoji, the designer have created a modern light filter that is resistant to wind and rain and can also be used outside.
Realization and Technology
The translucent cladding: Polycarbonate is used as a weatherproof and semi-transparent material, and to enhance its strength, folded plates and flat sheets are attached with plastic bars. Openings where it is necessary to block the view from the outside are covered with the translucent cladding, while emergency access and ventilation openings are exposed.
Project Duration and Location
Location: Kikuicho, Tokyo, Japan Completion year: 2011
Specifications
Site area:35m2 Building area:19m2 Total floor area 55m2 Main structure: timber frame Number of stories:3
Keywords
House, Minimal, Simple, Compact, Facade, Light, Double skin, Polycarbonate, Japan

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