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Embraced in Recycled Steel Isakhiwo Samahhovisi ngu-Nobuaki Miyashita

Umdwebo Embraced in Recycled Steel Isakhiwo Samahhovisi ngu-Nobuaki Miyashita ungumnqobi ohlonishwa kakhulu womklomelo odumile we-2025 Umklomelo Wegolide we-A' Design Award Esigabeni Somncintiswano se-Ukudizayina Ezokwakha, Izakhiwo Nezinhlaka.


IgolideEzokwakha· 2025

Embraced in Recycled Steel Isakhiwo Samahhovisi

ngu Nobuaki Miyashita

Iklayenti: Kyoei Steel Ltd

Umnqobi we-Umklomelo Wegolide we-A' Design Award Esigabeni se-Ezokwakha

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Mayelana ne-Embraced in Recycled Steel Isakhiwo Samahhovisi

I-Embraced in Recycled Steel yisakhiwo samahhovisi senkampani yokugaywa kabusha kwensimbi e-Yamaguchi, eJapane. Ingaphandle lisebenzisa isakhiwo esibekwe phezu kwesinye esigqugquzelwe ama-billet ensimbi, esinemibhalo ekhethekile eyenza ukuhluka kokuthinteka kwendawo. Ingaphakathi lisebenzisa insimbi ye-angle, izinsimbi eziyisicaba nezinsimbi eziguquliwe njengezinto zokugcina, kulethwe izingxenye zesakhiwo zibonakale obala. Amaphethini e-barcode ne-QR code adlula ezindaweni zonke, futhi izibani ze-LED ezingenamahlangano ezibunjwe njengama-billet zihlanganiswe nama-louver ensimbi ophahleni. Isakhiwo sinezitezi ezine ngaphezu komhlaba futhi sinobude obuphakeme obungamamitha angu-19.9.

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Mayelana ne-Umklomelo Wegolide we-A' Design Award

Embraced in Recycled Steel Isakhiwo Samahhovisi iwinile uMklomelo Wegolide we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo yeklasi yokuqala, emangalisayo nephawulekile. Abawinile beGolide yimiklamo emisha kakhulu, enombono ongaphambili futhi egqamile ebonisa ubuhlakani, ukuhlakanipha nobuchule babaklami babo. Embraced in Recycled Steel Isakhiwo Samahhovisi ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto entsha edunyiswe kakhulu, ebeka isitayela futhi ebalulekile elethe inani elingakaze libonwe. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wegolide we-A' Design Award ungumgomo omangalisayo nohlonishwayo osiza kakhulu futhi osunduza imingcele yobuciko, isayensi, ukuklama nobuchwepheshe. Embraced in Recycled Steel Isakhiwo Samahhovisi idala imizwa ejulile yesifiso, ivuse intshiseko, ikhuthaze ukudala futhi iyasiheha.

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Izici Ezihlukile
Kyoei Steel recycles steel scrap using electric furnaces. The new Yamaguchi office themed An Office Embraced in Recycled Steel embodies this transformation. The exterior draws from stacked billets while the interior uses locally sourced angle steel and rebars. Barcode and QR code designs extend through office spaces, harmonizing steel and light. The lighting design transforms these patterns into three dimensional forms, adding depth and movement, symbolizing Kyoei Steel’s identity and vision.
Izilinganiso Nokupakisha
Site Area: 108,045.44 Square meters
Building Area: 1,091.12 Square meters
Total Floor Area: 3,931.89 Square meters
Structure: RC
Number of Floors: 4 above ground
Maximum Height: 19.9 m
Eaves Height: 16.5 m
Floor Height: 3.9 m
Ceiling Height: 2.9 m
Amathegi
architecture, office, lighting design, recycled steel, sustainable design
Ubuchwepheshe Bokukhiqiza
The building’s exterior adopts a stacked structure inspired by Kyoei Steel’s billets, with special coatings creating textural variations symbolizing recycling. The interior features angle steel, flat bars, and deformed steel bars as finish materials, bringing typically hidden structural elements into the architectural expression. The lighting design integrates seamless LED fixtures shaped like billets, harmonizing with steel louvers on the ceiling for a cohesive lighting environment.
Inselele Yokudweba
The main challenge was to create an architecture that symbolizes the company’s identity without compromising factory functionality. The project required extensive testing to utilize steel materials not only structurally but also aesthetically. Special focus was given to the QR code-inspired vertical design and lighting integration, which underwent multiple prototypes and refinements to achieve the desired effect.
Ucwaningo
Type of Research: Architectural design research
Research Objectives: Exploring recycled steel’s potential in architecture
Methodology: Material analysis and spatial testing
Data Collection: Mock-ups and lighting simulations
Participants: Designers, engineers, technical experts
Results: The building serves as a showroom, demonstrating recycled steel’s architectural potential
Impact: Set a benchmark for sustainable design while enhancing corporate branding and public awareness
Ugqozi
The design reflects the process of transforming recycled scrap metal into new steel products, embodying Kyoei Steel’s commitment to sustainability. The stacked billet-inspired structure symbolizes the recycling and regeneration of steel resources, visually expressing the company's dedication. The interior incorporates the company’s own steel materials, such as angle steel, rebars, and flat bars, ensuring their strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal are fully showcased throughout the space.
Ubude Bephrojekthi
The project commenced in early 2022 in Yamaguchi, Japan, with design and planning phases focused on integrating Kyoei Steel’s identity into the architecture. Construction began in mid-2023, aiming to unify office functions while enhancing operational efficiency and employee engagement. The office was completed in early 2024, creating a sustainable workspace that embodies the company’s commitment to steel recycling and innovation.
Ukuhamba Kokusebenza
This building visualizes Kyoei Steel’s recycling process, transforming the journey of recycled scrap metal into an architectural experience. The stacked billet-inspired exterior symbolizes material circulation, while the interior features angle steel and deformed bars as finish materials. The stairwell integrates a QR code motif with lighting, creating an interplay of steel and light that intuitively communicates the company’s technology and commitment to sustainability.
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Amakhredithi Ezithombe
Image #1,#3,#4 : Photographer Nobuaki Miyashita Variations, 2024
Image #2,#5 : Photographer Sato Kenta, Variations, 2024.

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