Rising 1 Kuća by Yusuke Tanaka is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Željezna nagrada A' Design Award in Dizajn Arhitekture, Zgrada i Konstrukcija Competition Category.

ŽeljezoArhitektura· 2026

Rising 1 Kuća

by Yusuke Tanaka

Client: Be RIS1NG Architects

Željezna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Arhitektura Category

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The Design

About Rising 1 Kuća

Rising 1 je dvospratna drvena kuća izgrađena u Tottoriju, u Japanu. Eksterijer je objedinjen jednobojnim pločicama, koje zgradi daju jednostavnu i smirenu prisutnost. Malo prozora gleda prema vani, tako da je zadržan visok nivo privatnosti. Prostorije su raspoređene u neprekinutoj petlji oko centralnog dvorišta. Iz dnevnog boravka, trpezarije i kuhinje, sve prostorije se mogu vidjeti preko dvorišta. Prostor dvostruke visine i visoki prozori unose meku dnevnu svjetlost u unutrašnjost. Površina zemljišta iznosi 305 kvadratnih metara, a površina zgrade 145 kvadratnih metara.

The Recognition

About the Željezna nagrada A' Design Award

Rising 1 Kuća je pobjednik Željezne nagrade A' Design Award, prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje dobrim dizajnima što ispunjavaju profesionalne i industrijske zahtjeve očekivane od dobro dizajniranih kreacija. Željezni pobjednici pokazuju veliku vještinu, visoku specijalizaciju, stručno razumijevanje i kreativne kapacitete svojih stvaralaca. Očekuje se da Rising 1 Kuća bude visoko cijenjena, voljena i njegovana kreacija koja je praktična i inovativna. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Željeznu nagradu A' Design Award integrira najbolje industrijske prakse i ima kompetentne tehničke karakteristike povezane sa znanjem i talentom. Rising 1 Kuća se poštuje zbog svoje temeljitosti i dizajniran je da pruži poboljšanja kvaliteta života koja pomažu da svijet postane bolje mjesto.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This residence is unified with a single-color tile exterior, creating a simple and calm presence.
The consistent material texture brings tranquility to the building and allows it to blend gently with its surroundings.
With very few windows, the design ensures a high level of privacy, while the courtyard provides a rich and reassuring space.
Simple in form, the house achieves a strong presence through its materials and proportions.
Dimensions & Packaging: Land area 305 square meters
Building area 145 square meters
Tags: House, Architecture, Architects, Building, Japan
Production Technology: Two-story wooden building
Design Challenge: In Japan, where rainfall is frequent drainage systems are typically required however to avoid compromising the architectural design, this project incorporates a carefully considered roof form that disperses rainwater. This approach ensures functional performance while preserving the visual integrity of the building.
Research: This residence employs a restrained lighting strategy in which ceiling fixtures are minimized except in areas requiring higher levels of illumination such as the kitchen with indirect and accent lighting used to establish a calm and restful atmosphere. By lowering the ceiling heights of the private rooms a clear distinction is established from the double-height living space enabling a diversity of spatial scales to be experienced within a single dwelling.
Inspiration: To ensure privacy the house is designed in a courtyard layout forming a continuous loop around the central garden.
From the living dining and kitchen area all rooms can be seen across the courtyard through the windows
allowing the presence of family members to be felt at all times.
Organized around the courtyard the spaces are gently connected creating a home that respects a sense of closeness
while allowing each person to spend time comfortably.
Project Duration: Built in Tottori, Japan in 2025
Operation Flow: The LDK limits the number of windows facing the exterior, and a tall double-height space is introduced to secure natural light. Windows are positioned at a higher level to bring soft daylight into the interior while maintaining privacy creating a bright and open living environment.
Image Credits: Photographer Senichiro Nogami