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町営団地　2027年竣工予定

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Architecture That Creates
a Neighborhood Veranda for Everyone

This project involves the reconstruction of a municipal housing complex originally built in the 1980s. The existing complex consists of six two-story maisonette buildings accommodating twelve households. Built during a period when housing in Japan was shifting its focus from quantity to quality, the complex has a distinctive character, with each dwelling resembling an individual house.

Public housing complexes in Japan began to emerge in the mid-1950s as part of the country’s postwar reconstruction, providing much-needed housing while also becoming symbols of an aspirational modern lifestyle. What began as experimental prototypes gradually evolved through Japan’s economic growth, as thoughtful approaches to site planning and residential layouts were developed and refined, eventually becoming widely standardized forms of collective housing.

In this project, rather than simply following the planning methods and regulations accumulated over many decades, we are re-examining them in the context of contemporary life. By reconsidering conventions that may have lost their original purpose, eliminating what is no longer necessary, and carefully selecting what remains essential, we seek to create a rich living environment through simple architectural interventions.

As the buildings have aged, the role expected of housing has also changed. The new complex incorporates wheelchair-accessible homes, layouts that facilitate care and support, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced security. Alongside these practical requirements, we place particular importance on creating a living environment in which no one is left behind.

The open-air corridors in front of the residences and the shared spaces running through the center of the building are designed not simply as circulation routes, but as a kind of “neighborhood veranda”—places where residents can pause, meet one another, and remain gently aware of each other’s presence. From children to older residents, people can maintain a comfortable sense of distance while still feeling connected, creating an environment in which mutual support can arise naturally when needed.

Rather than simply bringing together individual dwelling units, we seek to enrich the spaces in between them. Through these shared spaces, the presence of people can remain gently connected across generations and differing physical abilities. We aim to create a housing community that allows everyone to continue living with a sense of safety and belonging—a neighborhood veranda where no one is left behind.

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町営団地

町営団地 2027年竣工予定

In Progress

Architecture That Creates a Neighborhood Veranda for Everyone

This project involves the reconstruction of a municipal housing complex originally built in the 1980s. The existing complex consists of six two-story maisonette buildings accommodating twelve households.

Built during a period when housing in Japan was shifting its focus from quantity to quality, the complex has a distinctive character, with each dwelling resembling an individual house.

Public housing complexes in Japan began to emerge in the mid-1950s as part of the country’s postwar reconstruction, providing much-needed housing while also becoming symbols of an aspirational modern lifestyle. What began as experimental prototypes gradually evolved through Japan’s economic growth, as thoughtful approaches to site planning and residential layouts were developed and refined, eventually becoming widely standardized forms of collective housing.

In this project, rather than simply following the planning methods and regulations accumulated over many decades, we are re-examining them in the context of contemporary life. By reconsidering conventions that may have lost their original purpose, eliminating what is no longer necessary, and carefully selecting what remains essential, we seek to create a rich living environment through simple architectural interventions.

As the buildings have aged, the role expected of housing has also changed. The new complex incorporates wheelchair-accessible homes, layouts that facilitate care and support, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced security. Alongside these practical requirements, we place particular importance on creating a living environment in which no one is left behind.

The open-air corridors in front of the residences and the shared spaces running through the center of the building are designed not simply as circulation routes, but as a kind of “neighborhood veranda”—places where residents can pause, meet one another, and remain gently aware of each other’s presence. From children to older residents, people can maintain a comfortable sense of distance while still feeling connected, creating an environment in which mutual support can arise naturally when needed.

Rather than simply bringing together individual dwelling units, we seek to enrich the spaces in between them. Through these shared spaces, the presence of people can remain gently connected across generations and differing physical abilities. We aim to create a housing community that allows everyone to continue living with a sense of safety and belonging—a neighborhood veranda where no one is left behind.

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