描述
C3 no.435 (2025-1/6)
This edition highlights three standout projects featured in the New Project section: a university facility in the Netherlands by KAAN Architecten, a residential apartment in Finland by Steven Holl Architects, and a hospital in the United Kingdom by HKS + Cagni Williams Associates + Sonnemann Toon Architects. These innovative designs showcase diverse typologies, emphasizing functionality, sustainability, and architectural creativity.
Additionally, we explore three transformative examples of evolving factory architecture—integrating production spaces with offices and incorporating natural elements to create healthier and more inspiring work environments.
Finally, this issue takes a deep dive into the world of Japanese architect Tomoaki Uno. Known for his philosophy of creating “the unprecedented ordinary,” Uno’s work challenges conventional thinking and raises profound questions about the essence of architecture.
Factory + Office for Humans + Nature
Since the Industrial Revolution, factory architecture has been defined by a dualistic structure, with corporate headquarters situated in commercial areas and factories relegated to industrial zones. However, recent innovations are reshaping this paradigm. Companies are now integrating factories and offices, creating collaborative environments that bridge the divide between production and administration. This shift not only fosters more efficient workflows but also incorporates nature into the workplace, enhancing the well-being of employees.
In C3 No.435, we explore how three mid-sized companies are breaking down traditional boundaries, showcasing innovative designs that connect people and nature while seamlessly merging administrative and production spaces.
Tomoaki Uno
Nagoya-based architect Tomoaki Uno reimagines simplicity in architecture. Though his designs may seem ordinary at first glance, the process behind their creation is anything but. Uno’s meticulous material research, hands-on site involvement, and seamless integration of design and construction result in what he terms “the unprecedented ordinary.” His work transcends surface appearances, prompting profound reflections: What is the essence of architecture? How do we define its meaning?
Discover Tomoaki Uno’s architectural philosophy in C3, where his thoughtful actions and masterful craftsmanship prove that architecture speaks volumes beyond words.
New Projects
Keeping with the ethos of the campus
– Education Center University of Groningen _ KAAN Architecten
– Interview _ Vincent Panhuysen + HyoJin Jeon
Snaking, sculptural and sustainable apartment
– Meander _ Steven Holl Architects
– Interview _ Steven Holl + Herbert Wright
More than a hospital
– Midland Metropolitan University Hospital _ HKS + Cagni Williams Associates + Sonnemann Toon Architects
– Interview _ Jane Ho + Michèle Woodger
Factory + Office for Humans + Nature
Factory + Office for Humans + Nature _ Herbert Wright
Flexible spaces within a timber-framed shell
– Kloboucká Lesní Headquarters _ Mjölk Architekti
– Interview _ Mjölk Architekti + YuMi Hyun
Blending function, nature, and community
– Oatmeal Factory _ JSPA Design
– Interview _ JSPA Design + HyoJin Jeon
Long, curved volume delivers light and connectivity
– Novopan Office _ Diez + Muller Arquitectos
– Interview _ Diez + Muller Arquitectos + Herber Wright
Tomoaki Uno
On the unprecedented ordinary _ Taehee Lim
Interview _ Tomoaki Uno + Taehee Lim
An innovative craft from tradition
– Terabe Guest House _ Tomoaki Uno Architects
An wooden box on pilotis
– Shigehara Honmachi House _ Tomoaki Uno Architects
The time between light and shadow
– Takamine-cho House _ Tomoaki Uno Architects
From family home to cultural space
– Tokugawa-cho Guest House _ Tomoaki Uno Architects
Other selected projects _ Tomoaki Uno Architects
