Marché VISON Market, led by Tomoya Akasaka, secured the Platinum Award at the 2024 A’ Design Awards. The project is celebrated for its sustainable and nature-integrated architectural design.
Marché VISON Market has garnered significant attention in the architectural community by winning the prestigious Platinum Award at the 2024 A’ Design Awards. This visionary project, conceived by Tomoya Akasaka, has become a new beacon of sustainable architecture. Held in Italy, the A’ Design Awards are highly regarded in the architecture, building, and design sectors, making this recognition a notable achievement.
Innovative and Sustainable Architecture
Designed under Tomoya Akasaka’s expert guidance, Marché VISON Market exemplifies a perfect blend of respect for nature and user-centric design. Nestled in a mountainous region, the structure is composed of platforms divided into four primary buildings. These platforms are interconnected by ramps, offering a seamless, accessible experience that harmonizes with the surrounding environment.
One of the most distinctive features of the project is the continuous eaves that stretch across the buildings, creating a natural rain screen. This design element not only enhances the connection between the architecture and the natural world but also sets the project apart as a unique contribution to modern architecture.
Design in Harmony with Nature: The Landscape’s Skeleton
The VISON project embraces the concept of utilizing elevation differences to create scenic mountain views. Marche Vison Market reflects this approach by offering visitors the richness of a three-dimensional landscape. The structure is divided into four interconnected buildings, with stepped floors and slopes that guide the eye upward, creating a dynamic visual flow
A Natural Experience and Commitment to Sustainability
Marché VISON Market provides a dining experience deeply connected with the climate and natural beauty of Mie Prefecture. The monolithic roofs, which extend from the eaves to connect the interior with the exterior, are designed to reintroduce seasonal sensory experiences that have been diminished in a world dominated by indoor spaces and online shopping. Environmental sustainability is a core principle of the project, with a focus on minimizing energy consumption.
A Hub for Regional Collaboration and Innovation
In addition to its architectural merits, Marché VISON Market serves as a vital platform for promoting local food products, supporting agritourism, and fostering regional collaborations. It also acts as an innovation hub where chefs can showcase new culinary specialties. Furthermore, the space is designed to host collaborative events with local high schools, strengthening community ties.
Setting New Standards in Architecture
Under Tomoya Akasaka’s leadership, this project has not only earned accolades but also raised the bar for sustainable and aesthetically exceptional architecture within Orga-Lab.
Tomoya Akasaka has been captivated by the interplay between time, space, and the five senses since his school days and has pursued creative research activities, concentrating on urban experiences in Japan and internationally. In 2008, he founded Orga-Lab, an architectural design studio. He incorporated insights from his earlier creative research into his work, primarily focusing on commercial projects. Throughout his career, he has sought to conceive architecture in a broader perspective. In 2020, upon incorporation, he re-envisioned Orga-Lab as a multidisciplinary platform, with architecture as one essential facet. Orga-Lab strives to create genuine environments that enliven and stimulate the human body, by taking a holistic approach, merging art, products, and landscape with architecture as the central element.
Marché VISON Market stands as a lasting testament to the power of sustainable architecture and innovative design. The rise of such projects promises to expand the horizons of architecture, balancing both aesthetic appeal and functional excellence.