Two Sails Kuća by Yukihiro Nakagawa 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

Two Sails Kuća

by Yukihiro Nakagawa

Client: MASTER CRAFT Co.Ltd

Željezna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Arhitektura Category

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The Design

About Two Sails Kuća

Two Sails je kuća uz more dizajnirana za porodicu dvije generacije. Dvospratna drvena zgrada nalazi se u Okayami, u Japanu, sa površinom objekta od 250 kvadratnih metara na parceli od 800 kvadratnih metara. Forma krova podsjeća na brodsko jedro i pomaže uvođenju prirodnog svjetla i morskog povjetarca u unutrašnjost. Stambeni prostori podijeljeni su na sjevernu i južnu zonu, tako da svaka generacija zadržava vlastitu privatnost. Natkriveni hodnik povezuje dvije zone i omogućava kretanje čak i u kišnim danima. Vanjski zidovi obloženi su izdržljivim metalom koji je otporan na koroziju od morskog zraka.

The Recognition

About the Željezna nagrada A' Design Award

Two Sails 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 Two Sails 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. Two Sails Kuća se poštuje zbog svoje temeljitosti i dizajniran je da pruži poboljšanja kvaliteta života koja pomažu da svijet postane bolje mjesto.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: This project is a seaside residence designed for a two generation family accommodating both parents and children.The design takes advantage of the coastal location to introduce natural light and sea breezes creating an open and comfortable living environment.Careful attention is given to zoning and circulation to respect the daily rhythms and privacy of each generation while also allowing for shared family experiences.
Dimensions & Packaging: Land area 800 square meters
Building area 250 square meters
Tags: House, Architects, Building, Japan, Sail
Production Technology: Two story wooden building
Design Challenge: The exterior walls are clad in durable metal materials that withstand the corrosive effects of sea breezes ensuring that the building maintains its striking appearance even in harsh coastal conditions.
Research: The residence is designed so that a two generation family can live with a comfortable sense of distance with the living spaces divided into northern and southern zones. A roofed corridor is provided to ensure seamless circulation between the areas allowing movement even on rainy days.
Inspiration: This house located near the sea is a two family residence characterized by a roof form reminiscent of a ship sail.The sail like roof gently captures the sea breeze and soft natural light creating a comfortable living environment throughout the home.The design allows the two households to respect each lifestyle while remaining gently connected creating a living environment that harmonizes with the surrounding natural landscape.
Project Duration: Built in Okayama, Japan in 2025
Operation Flow: It is designed to symbolize two vessels sailing side by side representing the hope that the family can live together harmoniously for generations.
Image Credits: Photographer Senichiro Nogami