Circularity Cabin selected for Good Design Awards 2024

“Circularity Cabin,” designed by the duo Eriano and Tyfa, has been recognized among the Good Design Award Best 100. The project also clinched several prestigious awards both domestically and internationally for its contributions to circular economy practices and alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the field of architecture and design.

Circularity Cabin emerges from a novel approach to architectural design, prioritizing the lifecycle end of buildings and spaces from the outset. The project faces the inherent challenges of applying circular design principles to diverse materials and unique site conditions head-on. Situated on a site destined for relocation due to impending road expansion, the cabin exemplifies sustainable architecture through its use of easily accessible DIY materials from local home centers, assembled without specialized processing, allowing for easy disassembly.

The design’s meticulous environmental analysis enables the structure to harness natural elements like wind and light effectively. This balance of universality and uniqueness—where a building can adapt to any location while responding to its immediate environment—garnered high praise.

Constructed with standard lumber and secured with bolts, the cabin can be easily dismantled and rebuilt without the need for specialized skills, aligning with the ethos of minimal waste and material reuse. The cabin’s high insulation performance, along with careful environmental simulation, leverages the natural topography to create a living space that is both comfortable and quintessentially Japanese, utilizing natural light and ventilation throughout the year.

With ambitions to expand this prototype to various locales, the project aligns with Japan’s need for adaptable and resilient architectural solutions in the face of frequent natural disasters.