Opus Nomad House Habitatio a designatore Ryoko Ogoshi est victor maxime honoratus praemii praestigiosissimi 2026 Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Categoria Certaminis Designatio Interior.

ArgentumInterior· 2026

Nomad House Habitatio

a Ryoko Ogoshi

Victor praemii Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Categoria Interior

17,500

Victor Praemii Verificatus

Verifica Statum Praemii pro #179659

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Designum

De Nomad House Habitatio

Nomad House Residential est renovatio domus quadraginta annorum e ferro et concreto structae, Tokii sitae. Ex "vita nomadica" inspiratum, opus pro domino excogitatum est qui in urbibus totius orbis habitavit. Consilium non illa loca imitatur, sed eorum aeram per lumen, materias et spatium exprimit, sedem flexibilem Tokii creans. Superfluis tectoriis remotis, opus ingenium structurae exsistentis patefecit. Meliorationes thermicae, instrumenta renovata et legum observantia potentiam eius ad vitam urbanam hodiernam ad summum augent.

Agnitio

De Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum

Nomad House Habitatio victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Nomad House Habitatio opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. Nomad House Habitatio creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.

Post Designum

Fasciculus Nuntii

Merita, sodales gregis et singula technica a designatore praebita.

Proprietates Singulares: This project reimagines a 40-year-old residence as a spatial response to contemporary nomadic living.

Rather than simply reorganizing functions, the design establishes a layered spatial sequence that transitions from openness to intimacy. The upper floor is conceived as a continuous, light-filled living space, while more private functions are embedded within the lower levels and basement. This vertical organization creates a gradual shift in atmosphere, allowing different modes of inhabitation to coexist.

A private bar space in the basement introduces a contrasting, introspective layer within the house, reinforcing the multiplicity of spatial experiences.

By carefully removing existing layers instead of adding new elements, the project reveals the latent spatial potential of the original concrete structure, transforming constraints into opportunities. Building services are thoughtfully integrated within the structural framework, resulting in a refined and cohesive architectural expression.
Dimensiones et Involucrum: The project renovates a 40-year-old reinforced concrete residence while preserving the original structural frame. Mechanical and electrical systems were reorganized within existing constraints, with spatial planning closely coordinated with building services.

The top floor features a sloped ceiling that maximizes spatial volume, while the intermediate levels accommodate bedrooms and wet areas, forming a more private and functional layer. The basement houses a private man cave with a bar, creating a contrasting, enclosed and introspective environment.

Together, these vertically layered spaces establish a gradation from openness to intimacy throughout the house.
Notulae: Nomadic Living, Residential Interior, Interior Renovation, Contemporary Interior, Multi-Level Living, Experiential Interior, Man Cave
Technologia Productionis: The renovation preserves the existing reinforced concrete structure while transforming its spatial potential.

The design was developed based on detailed on-site investigations and structural assessments conducted prior to construction. Mechanical and electrical systems were reorganized within existing constraints, integrating structure, building services, and interior planning into a cohesive whole.
Provocatio Designandi: The main challenge was reorganizing the spatial layout within the constraints of the existing structure. Careful coordination between structure, building services, and interior design was essential to achieve spatial clarity and functionality.
Investigatio: This project investigates how an existing residential structure can be reinterpreted for contemporary urban living through spatial reorganization rather than superficial renovation. By carefully reading the existing structure, building services, and circulation, the design explores how layered atmospheres and spatial depth can be created within architectural constraints.
Inspiratio: This project reinterprets a 40-year-old reinforced concrete residence in Tokyo by carefully removing existing layers to reveal its latent spatial potential. The design is informed by a contemporary nomadic lifestyle, reflecting a client who has lived across multiple cities and continues to travel. Rather than defining the house as a fixed residence, it is conceived as a place of return between journeys, where personal memories gradually emerge through everyday inhabitation.
Duratio Operis: This project was designed and realized in Tokyo, Japan.
The design and construction period extended from August 2024 to December 2025.
Cursus Operationis: Design development was guided by drawings, on-site investigations, and structural inspections. Continuous on-site evaluation allowed adjustments to be made while maintaining spatial clarity.
Agnitiones Imaginum: images: Photography by Koji Fujii / TOREAL, Inc.
Video: Directed and edited by Ryoko Ogoshi