{"id":263521,"date":"2024-08-19T10:28:45","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T01:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adfwebmagazine.jp\/?p=263521"},"modified":"2024-08-19T10:31:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T01:31:57","slug":"nature-inspired-architecture-by-koichi-takada-architects-upper-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adfwebmagazine.jp\/en\/architect\/nature-inspired-architecture-by-koichi-takada-architects-upper-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Nature-inspired Architecture by Koichi Takada Architects: Upper House"},"content":{"rendered":"

Australian Architecture Captures the Heart and Imagination of Awards Programs Globally<\/h3>\r\n

U<\/span>pper House (South Brisbane, Australia) is a 33-storey multi-residential project by Koichi Takada Architects<\/a> that has been honoured by many global awards programs in 2024. Both juries and the public have commended Upper House for its conscious choices, introduction of natural materials, biodiverse plantings, respect for people and planet, as its shapely form. The building delivers 188 luxury apartments inside expressive architecture that references the Moreton Bay Fig treea 5-storeyartwork on the fa\u00e7ade shares a message about Australia\u2019s indigenous people, the world\u2019s oldest known living civilisation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Upper House is the first completed collaboration between Aria Property Group and Koichi Takada Architects and the architecture is designed to celebrate Brisbane\u2019s natural beauty, relaxed urban lifestyle and mild sub-tropical climate. Punctuating the city skyline with a timber pergola and tropical rooftop oasis, Upper House has 1,000m\u00b2 of progressive wellbeing amenities that bring residents together.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Distinctive Design<\/h4>\r\n

Easily identified by the architectural \u201croots\u201d of the fa\u00e7ade and natural timber pergola, Upper House\u2019s form references the buttress root system of the native Moreton Bay Fig (Ficus macrophylla). The curvaceous lines of the architecture exist in harmony with the fa\u00e7ade artwork that draws directly from the site\u2019s history. Bloodlines Weaving String and Water, 2023 by renowned Waanyi artist Judy Watson, is expressed on perforated metal, folded and backlit in order to bring to life indigenous history and traditional narrative. This prominent expression of indigenous history lays the foundation of respect, fosters a sense of inclusion among residents, and opens a dialogue about Australia\u2019s significant past.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Facade artwork by Australian Indigenous artist Judy Watson.
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Holistic Wellness & Wellbeing<\/h4>\r\n

Upper House caters to the collective and individual wellbeing needs of its residents, offering respite from busy city life. There is a strong emphasis on the importance of nature for wellbeing, and a focus on holistic wellness. The hospitality spaces include infinity pool, spa, saunas, fitness club, yoga studio in and amongst mature tropical landscaping, as well as a boardroom, work from home facilities, a lounge bar, a cinema, bookable private dining, and a collective wine cellar for hosting events on site.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Sustainability, Biodiversity, and Optimisation<\/h4>\r\n

All Upper House apartments enjoy outdoor balcony space and are strategically oriented to provide privacy, or open out towards views of the Brisbane CBD to the east or a mountainous green landscape to the west. The staggered balcony protrusions also balance natural light and shade to accommodate an exceptional quality of life in the sub-tropical climate.<\/p>\r\n

\u2022 Achieved 5-Star Green Star Rating (Green Building Council of Australia)
\r\n\u2022 40kL rainwater tank irrigates all plants
\r\n\u2022 30kW solar system
\r\n\u2022 Extensive landscaping provides insulation and reduces heat-island effect
\r\n\u2022 Building is designed with 20% reduction in water consumption
\r\n\u2022 Sustainable building materials used in construction (third party verified)
\r\n\u2022 100% renewable energy procured for building\u2019s electricity consumption
\r\n\u2022 242 bicycle spaces and 60 Electric Vehicle charging spaces
\r\n\u2022 Achieved an 8.4 Stars through the NatHERS energy rating scheme<\/p>\r\n

3,544 plantings \u2013 a combination of native and tropical species \u2013 carefully selected for their ability to thrive in the local climate, ensure a resilient landscape and mini ecosystem that adds vitality to the rooftop setting and show a great commitment to sustainability. The layers of trees and foliage serve as a natural insulator, reducing reliance on artificial heating and cooling. Rainwater harvesting in a 40kL rainwater tank provides irrigation to all plantings. High-density living, in this manner, optimises the use of land and promotes the efficient use of resources. Upper House\u2019s residents put resource sharing into practice through an electric vehicle carshare fleet, and the building is equipped with e-vehicle charging stations \u2013 with the ability to integrate them throughout 100% of car parking spaces.<\/p>\r\n\n\t\t