Frames
Office for Metaph Architect Associates
Frames is an office building located in Osaka, Japan. The facade is defined by overlapping window frames that appear to float above a horizontal eave at ground level. Bright and open work spaces are placed mainly above the second floor. The window shapes and carefully placed trees soften the view from the street, keeping a balance between privacy and openness. The building uses a wooden rigid frame structure with large section laminated timber and metal joints. Structural analysis was carried out to ensure safety in a region with frequent earthquakes and to support low carbon construction.
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Proudly offering Frames project translations in several languages: Bulego Eraikina EU, Деловна зграда MK, Edificio de Oficinas GL, ئىشخانا بىناسى UG, Gedong Kantor SU, آفيس بلڊنگ SD, Biroju ēka LV, Bastiment de burèus OC, ઓફિસ બિલ્ડિંગ GU, Hale Keʻena HAW, Bini tal-Uffiċċji MT, Кеңсе имараты KY, Biurų pastatas LT, Kantoorgebou AF, ရုံးအဆောက်အအုံ MY, Kancelářská budova CS, Ofis binosi UZ, Jengo la Ofisi SW, Ginin Ofis HA, Togalach Oifis GD, Bilding Biwo HT, 辦公大樓 ZY, Poslovna stavba SL, Oficina Wasi QU, Büroohoone ET, Bilding sa Opisina CEB, ናይ ቤት ጽሕፈት ህንጻ TI, Chivako cheMahofisi SN, ལས་ཁུངས་ཁང་ཆེན། BO, Nyumba ya Maofesi NY, অফিচ ভৱন AS, Poslovna zgrada HR, Poslovna zgrada SR, Kontorbygning DA, ساختمان اداری FA, Skrifstofubygging IS, Tsev Ua Haujlwm HMN, Кеңсе ғимараты KK, Офісна будівля UK, Бинои офисӣ TG, Kontorsbyggnad SV, Գրասենյակային շենք HY, Dhisme Xafiis SO, Ofis binasy TK, ਦਫ਼ਤਰੀ ਇਮਾਰਤ PA, कार्यालय इमारत MR, Inyubako y'Ibiro RW, Isakhiwo seOfisi XH, కార్యాలయ భవనం TE, Κτίριο Γραφείων EL, ഓഫീസ് കെട്ടിടം ML, ອາຄານຫ້ອງການ LO, אָפֿיס־בנין YI, Irodaépület HU, בניין משרדים HE, Isakhiwo Samahhovisi ZU, Oficeja Konstruaĵo EO, 办公楼 ZH, Edificio de oficinas ES, مبنى مكاتب AR, Immeuble de bureaux FR, Edifício de Escritórios PT, オフィスビル JA, 오피스 빌딩 KO, Edificio per uffici IT, Office Building EN, कार्यालय भवन HI, অফিস ভবন BN, Офисное здание RU, دفتری عمارت UR, Gedung Perkantoran ID, Bürogebäude DE, Ofis Binası TR, Gedhung Kantor JV, කාර්යාල ගොඩනැගිල්ල SI, Ndërtesë Zyrash SQ, Офісны будынак BE, Bürosgebai LB, कार्यालय भवन NE, Tòa nhà Văn phòng VI, कार्यालयभवनम् SA, Офис бинасы TT, Edifiziu d'Uffizii CO, ಕಚೇರಿ ಕಟ್ಟಡ KN, Kontorbygning NB, Kantoargebou FY, Bangunan Pejabat MS, Kancelárska budova SK, อาคารสำนักงาน TH, Kontorbygning NO, የቢሮ ሕንፃ AM, அலுவலக கட்டிடம் TA, Edifici d'Oficines CA, Adeilad Swyddfa CY, Ofis Binası AZ, Bînaya Ofîsê KU, Офис сграда BG, Whare Tari MI, Óga Mba'apoha GN, د دفتر ودانۍ PS, Budynek biurowy PL, Poslovna zgrada BS, Clădire de birouri RO, Оффисын барилга MN, ଅଫିସ୍ ଭବନ OR, អគារការិយាល័យ KM, Foirgneamh Oifige GA, Ilé Iṣẹ́ Ọ́fíìsì YO, Gusali ng Opisina TL, Toimistorakennus FI, Ụlọ Ọrụ IG, საოფისე შენობა KA, Kantoorgebouw NL, Moaho oa Ofisi ST, Fale Ofisa SM, Aedificium Officiorum LA, Trano fiasana MG, tailored for your needs.
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Unique Properties
The building aims for an open, organic look with window frames on the façade. The overlapping, almost floating frame design catches the eye. Inside, the view from employees and pedestrians is separated, with bright, open office spaces and strategically planted greenery softly blocking the view, maintaining a balance between privacy and openness. Horizontal eaves at ground level contrast with the windows above to create a sleek façade that blends in with the surrounding landscape.
Tags
Office, Wood, Architecture, Nature, Window
Production Technology
This building is an environmentally friendly wooden structure. Because it has a large open space, there were concerns about the strength of the building. In order to build it safely, a structural analysis was carried out and large-section laminated timber and metal joints were used to achieve a strong and safe structure. In Japan, where earthquakes are frequent, structural calculations are extremely important for wooden buildings, and the utmost consideration was given to this.
Design Challenge
In the Japanese construction industry, many buildings are currently constructed using non-wooden materials, and this study aims to achieve both low carbon emissions through wooden architecture and open space design. In particular, in Japan, where earthquakes are frequent, the realization of large-scale wooden architecture is a major challenge in terms of achieving both structural safety and freedom of design.
Project Duration
The project was completed in Osaka, Japan in December 2024
Operation Flow
Most of the work is carried out in the space above the second floor. The shape of the window frames and the strategically placed trees on the outside block the view of passersby, and other careful considerations have been made to ensure privacy and create a work space.
Research
This study examines design methods aimed at achieving both safety and comfort in office buildings with large windows, and harmonizing with the local environment. Through questionnaire surveys and tours, we aim to investigate the psychological impact of organic architectural designs that give a sense of connection with nature, and to propose the ideal form of next-generation office architectural design.
Inspiration
The starting point was an organic office design that blends in with nature and the local area. The design emphasized windows that connect with nature and harmony with the exterior space, aiming to create an office that is open, nature-oriented, and blends in with the local area. By harmonizing with the surroundings with natural light and plants and prioritizing employee comfort, we have created a new office space that is open to the local area and gives a sense of nature.
Image Credits
Michihiro Matsuo,Metaph Architect Associates
Project Overview
Frames Office has been a Silver winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Silver Recognition
Michihiro Matsuo was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Frames Office .
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Michihiro Matsuo's "Frames" Office Wins Silver A' Design Award for Sustainable Wooden Architecture in Osaka
Michihiro Matsuo's "Frames" office project, completed in December 2024 in Osaka, Japan, has been honored with the Silver A' Design Award for its innovative blend of nature, sustainability, and seismic safety, setting a new standard for organic office architecture in earthquake-prone regions.
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