“OFA”について
“OFA”は,宇佐美の理念“OfficeForArchitects”の頭文字からなる,個人建築設計事務所です。工務店での施工管理実務、東京理科大学/宇都宮大学大学院での学習と研究,ベトナムでの 研究/設計等、多様な経験を背景に「建築は“関係”をつくるメディアであり,ディテールは “関係” をより深くする」という理念のもと活動を展開しています。建築物 や 空間の使い方の創出から,家具や建具等の身体に近い単位をベースに機能性（ファンクショナル）と合理性（リーズナブル）を追求して美しい空間と建築物をつくるお手伝いをします。
About “OFA”
“OFA” is an independent architectural practice founded on the idea of“Office for Architects.”
The practice is grounded in broad range of experience construction management at a building contractor, academic research at Tokyo University of Science
and the Graduate School of Utsunomiya University, and Design and Research work in Vietnam.
OFA believes that architecture is a medium that creates relationships—between people, space,
and context and that thoughtful details deepen those relationships.From the overall organization
of buildings and the way spaces are used, to elements close to the body such as furniture and
joinery, we propose functionality and rational clarity. Our goal is creatting architecture and
spaces that are beautiful, practical, and considered.
“OfficeForArchitects”について
“OfficeForArchitects”は,宇佐美が勤務したベトナムのインフラが整っていない地域の伝統民族の村の学校や住居の建築デザインを通じて、地場素材の循環を実践し国際的にも活躍している１＋１＞２建築事務所の建築家ホアントックハオ氏のHappy Architectureの運動からの影響を受けています。ベトナムの現代建築デザインの研究と実践を通じて、建築は建築物を構成する素材や、素材の生産や組立の技術を統率する建築家、産地や生産地といった,場所性の交わりから生み出されることは重要なことだと実感しました。その中で,特に建築家の文化、社会的なことに貢献していきたい思いから“OfficeForArchitects”を掲げました。独立当初から建築設計の実務と並行して,建築士の学習・言論の場、設計事務所の経営に関する勉強会等を運営しています。
Happy Architecture：建築家ホアントックハオ氏が提唱する、建築家が主導する素材の流通や生産、設計・施工まで、その地場の人や素材と共に建築をつくり、地場の人々が幸福な日常を過ごすための運動・実践。
About “OfficeForArchitects”
“OfficeForArchitects” is influenced by the Happy Architecture movement advocated by KTS Hoang Thuc Hao of 1+1>2 Architects, recognized Vietnamese practice.
Through the design of schools and housing in ethnically traditional villages located in infrastructurally underdeveloped regions of Vietnam, the firm has promoted the circulation and practical use of local materials.Through both research and practice in the contemporary architectural design, Usami came to recognize the importance of understanding architecture as something generated from the inter-section of the materials that constitute a building, the systems of production and assembly,
the architect who orchestrates these processes, and the locality of origin, distribution, and cultural context. Based on this understanding, and with a desire to contribute more actively to the cultural and social role of architects, he adopted the name “OfficeForArchitects.” Since its founding, alongside professional design practice, the office has organized study groups and forums for architects and designers, as well as seminars on the management of architectural practices.
Happy Architecture is a movement and practice proposed by architect Hoang Thuc Hao. It advocates
for architect-led engagement in material distribution, production, design, and construction processes,
working collaboratively with local people and materials in order to create architecture that supports the everyday happiness of communities.
OFA建築設計事務所/OFA architectural design office(二級建築士事務所 東京都知事登録 第16271号 /Registered architect's office ）
住所/Adress 東京都北区志茂1-22-5,1F / 1-22-5,1F Shimo, Kita-ku,Tokyo
問い合わせ先/Contact info@officeforarchitects.com
