Rising 1 Casa by Yusuke Tanaka is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Ferro in Disseny d'Arquitectura, Edificació i Estructures Competition Category.

FerroArquitectura· 2026

Rising 1 Casa

by Yusuke Tanaka

Client: Be RIS1NG Architects

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Arquitectura Category

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The Design

About Rising 1 Casa

Rising 1 és una casa de fusta de dues plantes construïda a Tottori, Japó. L'exterior està unificat per rajoles d'un sol color, que confereixen a l'edifici una presència senzilla i serena. Poques finestres donen a l'exterior, de manera que es manté un alt nivell de privacitat. Les estances estan disposades en un circuit continu al voltant d'un pati central. Des de la zona d'estar, menjador i cuina, es poden veure totes les estances a través del pati. Un espai de doble alçada i finestres altes aporten una llum natural suau a l'interior. La superfície del terreny és de 305 metres quadrats i la superfície construïda és de 145 metres quadrats.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

Rising 1 Casa és un guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Ferro, un reconeixement prestigiós concedit a bons dissenys que compleixen els requisits professionals i industrials esperats de creacions ben dissenyades. Els guanyadors de Ferro demostren una gran habilitat, una alta especialització, una comprensió experta i la capacitat creativa dels seus creadors. Es preveu que Rising 1 Casa sigui una creació molt apreciada, admirada i estimada que és pràctica i innovadora. Aquest disseny guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Ferro integra les millors pràctiques del sector i té característiques tècniques competents lligades al coneixement i al talent. Rising 1 Casa és respectat per la seva minuciositat i està pensat per oferir millores en la qualitat de vida que ajuden a fer del món un lloc millor.

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