Catch The Wind Izindlu zeeYunithi eziNinzi ngu-Shigeki Kumazawa

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Catch The Wind Izindlu zeeYunithi eziNinzi olwenziwe ngu-Shigeki Kumazawa ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2025 Ibhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo lweZakhiwo, Isakhiwo kunye neMilo.

IsilivereUyilo lweZakhiwo· 2025

Catch The Wind Izindlu zeeYunithi eziNinzi

ngu Shigeki Kumazawa

Umxhasi: Seiwa Corporation

Umwini we-Ibhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Uyilo lweZakhiwo

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Malunga ne-Catch The Wind Izindlu zeeYunithi eziNinzi

I-Catch The Wind yikhompleksi yezindlu zokurenta ezinkulu ekwindawo esembindini wesixeko. Esi sakhiwo seemigangatho elishumi elinesine esenziwe ngekhonkrithi eyomelezisiweyo sineebhalkoni ezinemilinganiselo emithathu ezibamba umoya zize ziwukhokelele ngaphakathi. Umoya ococekileyo ujikeleza kumagumbi asezisilingini zeekhabhathi neegumbi zokuhlambela phambi kokuba uphume ngeevente ezilungiswayo, nto leyo ethoba ukufuma kwaye iphucule umgangatho womoya wangaphakathi. Amalungu aqhelekileyo afumaneka ezivenkileni enza ukwakha kungabizi kakhulu. Olu yilo lujolise ekomelezeni unxibelelwano phakathi kwabahlali nendalo yangaphandle kwindawo yesixeko exineneyo.

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Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award

Catch The Wind Izindlu zeeYunithi eziNinzi ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo ngokungaqhelekanga okunikwa imiyilo yomgangatho ophezulu, entle nechukumisayo. Abaphumeleleyo beSilivere ziimveliso ezikhazimlayo kakhulu nezidala kakhulu ezibonisa ubungcali obuphawulekayo, italente nobukrelekrele babayili bazo. Catch The Wind Izindlu zeeYunithi eziNinzi iyathenjwa ukuba ibe ngumsebenzi omhle womzekelo, onobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha ezinzulu. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award yimveliso ebonakalayo kakhulu, ethandwayo enceda kwaye inyusa imida yobugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha. Catch The Wind Izindlu zeeYunithi eziNinzi yimveliso enomona omkhulu kuyo evusa iinqwenelo, izisa iimvakalelo ezintle kwaye ivuselela ukumangaliswa nokumangala.

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Iimpawu Ezizodwa: Catch The Wind is a centrally located rental housing complex featuring an innovative balcony design to boost urban connection and airflow. Unlike traditional balconies, its three dimensional structure captures wind, circulating fresh air through chambers in closet and bathroom ceilings to improve indoor air quality. This economical approach uses off the shelf materials, addressing post pandemic social and environmental needs by enhancing resident interaction with the outdoors.
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: Catch The Wind project is a 14 story reinforced concrete structure designed for urban rental housing. The site area is 367.70 sqm, with a building area of 220.06 sqm and a total floor area of 2475.74 sqm. The building reaches a maximum height of 42.59 meters. Its structural system prioritizes durability and seismic resilience, contributing to sustainability through architectural longevity and improved living environments.　
Iithegi: Urban housing, airflow management, natural ventilation, sustainable architecture, urban connection, cost-efficient design, post-pandemic housing, balcony design,
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: Catch The Wind employs a three dimensional balcony structure optimized for urban airflow management. Standardized, off-the-shelf components were strategically used to balance cost efficiency with high performance. The design integrates airflow chambers within closets and unit bath ceilings, creating natural ventilation that circulates through the space. The structural framework utilizes reinforced concrete for durability, while modular fittings enable streamlined assembly, ensuring resilience and ease of maintenance in high-density urban environments.
Umngeni Woyilo: The most challenging aspect of this design was encouraging residents to consciously engage with ventilation in a natural and effortless way. In an urban environment, where ventilation is often difficult, it was crucial to create a design that enabled residents to seamlessly incorporate the flow of air into their daily lives. The wind-capturing balconies provide opportunities for residents to naturally bring fresh air into their living spaces, making it easier to be mindful of ventilation. To achieve this, factors such as airflow and privacy considerations were carefully balanced.
Uphando: Research Objectives: Explore innovative solutions for natural ventilation and improved urban living in high-density areas.
Participants: Architects, urban planners, and engineers.
Results: Research showed that 3D balcony systems improve ventilation, lower humidity, and enhance comfort. These findings shaped designs to channel wind effectively into living spaces.
Impacts: This approach promotes sustainable living by improving air quality, cutting energy costs, and creating healthier urban housing models.
Inkuthazo: The idea arose from noticing the gap between urban rental housing and its surroundings. Many apartments feel cut off from nature, leading to stagnant air and limited outdoor interaction. To improve residents' quality of life, we envisioned a solution introducing natural airflow and urban engagement via innovative balcony design. We aimed to create healthier, more connected living while emphasizing the importance of fresh air and nature, blending functionality with environmental sensitivity.
Ubude Beprojekthi: This project, completed in 2023, is located in the central area of Nagoya City, Japan, a bustling urban hub surrounded by offices and residential buildings. Catch The Wind sits directly in front of an elementary school, blending into a vibrant community where people of various generations live and interact. Its strategic location aims to enhance the urban living experience while fostering connections between residents and their environment.
Ukuhamba Komsebenzi: Catch The Wind enhances living by improving airflow and connection to the outdoors. The three-dimensional balconies are designed to catch and channel wind through the building, creating natural ventilation. Residents experience fresher air as it flows through closets and bathrooms before exiting via adjustable vents. This design reduces humidity, improves air quality, and fosters a healthier, more comfortable indoor environment, blending the inside and outside seamlessly.
Iipathenti: non
Amagunya Emifanekiso: Photographer:Yasuko Okamura