2024 Architecture Winning Projects
GOLD WINNING PROJECT
A New Landmark: Tatsuya Kawamoto + Associates Redefines Community Space - Tatsuya Kawamoto + Associates
EIn a visionary project by Tatsuya Kawamoto + Associates, a new landmark has been meticulously crafted to redefine the urban landscape. This ambitious endeavour, which harnessed innovative design and construction methods, utilized two sites on opposite sides of a road to create a seamless, integrated space. The complex includes a florist, a plant shop, and a café, transcending traditional site boundaries and treating the road as an intrinsic part of the unified landscape.
Architecture Silver Winning Project
LI City Library - designed by Greater Dog Architects
Liyang City's LI City Library, located in the Tianmu Lake Resort, showcases the transformative power of thoughtful design. Originally designed as an office building, the structure underwent a significant transformation, driven by the local government's vision to integrate dynamic social functions into the urban landscape. Today, the library not only provides a 24-hour accessible space for citizens and tourists to engage with literature but also functions as a shared cultural hub that enriches the community. The renovation, skillfully carried out by Greater Dog Architects, redefines the building's purpose, striking a perfect balance between modern functionality and cultural significance, and preserving its architectural integrity in a way that resonates with the community.
Architecture Bronze Winning Project
Gohee Inc - Tiny/Tsujido (Japan)
In the serene Shonan area of Tsujido-Motomachi, Fujisawa City, nestled in the natural beauty of Kanagawa Prefecture, lies Tiny/Tsujido, a project by Gohee Inc. that brings a visionary twist to regenerative design. Anchored in the spirit of preservation, this multi-generational estate has remained within a single family for over three centuries. Now, with a new wave of development, the project reimagines this storied land with a focus on sustainable living and community cohesion.
Rooted in the principles of permaculture, Tiny/Tsujido is a thoughtful collection of four rental detached houses, crafted under a philosophy of "a life connected to the earth." Each residence embodies a commitment to minimal impact, encouraging residents to find unity in simplicity and reconnect with nature in a modern world. The project’s heart lies in its shared spaces: a central “common house” — a meticulously renovated 70-year-old building — invites residents to gather, fostering a village-like atmosphere that echoes the close-knit communities of Japan’s past.