Yokohama Tsuzuki Balay nga Bulag by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai

Yokohama Tsuzuki Balay nga Bulag by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award nga Bronse in Disenyo sa Arkitektura, Gambalay ug Estruktura Competition Category.

BronseArkitektura· 2025

Yokohama Tsuzuki Balay nga Bulag

by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai

Client: Skymission

A' Design Award nga Bronse Winner in Arkitektura Category

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The Design

About Yokohama Tsuzuki Balay nga Bulag

Ang Yokohama Tsuzuki usa ka bulag nga balay nga gitukod sa usa ka dasok nga populasyon nga lugar sa syudad sa Japan. Ang plano gihan-ay libot sa sentro nga courtyard, nga gipabilin nga kadako kutob sa gitugot sa lokal nga mga regulasyon. Ang tanang kwarto nag-atubang sa courtyard, mao nga ang sulod mobasa ingon usa ka nagkonektar nga luna. Ang langit magpabiling makita gikan sa matag kwarto, nga nagtimaan sa pagbag-o sa mga panahon sa sulod. Ang paghan-ay flexible ug mahimong i-adapt samtang nagbag-o ang mga panginahanglan sa pamilya. Ang dapit adunay sukod nga 213.98 metro kwadrado ug ang total nga sukod sa salog 160.02 metro kwadrado. Ang disenyo nagsunod sa tradisyonal nga mga balay sa Japan, nga nagdala og kahayag ug hangin ngadto sa adlaw-adlaw nga kinabuhi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Bronse

Yokohama Tsuzuki Balay nga Bulag usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Bronse, usa ka labihan ka prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa talagsaon nga mga disenyo nga gipaila sa pagkamamugnaon, kaabtik, ug kamatngon. Ang mga mananaog sa Bronse mga hanas kaayo ug makapahibulong nga mamugnaon nga mga artipakto nga nagpamatuod sa dakong kasinatian, imahinasyon, ug kaabtik sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Gilauman nga ang Yokohama Tsuzuki Balay nga Bulag mahimong gipabilhan, gihangaan, ug gihigugma nga butang nga talagsaon ang pagkapropesyonal ug bag-o. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Bronse naglakip sa labing maayong mga praktis sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya ug maayo kaayo tungod sa pagtagad niini sa mga detalye. Yokohama Tsuzuki Balay nga Bulag nagtagbaw sa mga panginahanglan sa matahom nga paagi, nag-igo sa mga tinguha, nagbihag sa mga pagbati, ug nagdani sa pagkamausisaon.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This project, designed by renowned architect, seeks to create a home where one can live in harmony with nature, even in densely populated cities. Inspired by traditional Japanese homes, architect redefines modern living through a deep connection to the sky. At the heart of the design is a large central courtyard, connecting every room and creating a unified space. No matter where one is, the sky is ever-present, offering a sense of being embraced by the open air.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area 213.98 square meter　Building area 85.29 square meter　Total floor area 160.02 square meter
Tags: housing,japan,modern,architecture,Tokyo
Production Technology: The house is centered around a courtyard, as large as legally allowed, with all rooms surrounding it, forming a one-room space. The sky fills every corner, creating a living space always connected to it. From every room, the sky reflects seasonal changes, enriching the sense of time indoors. The courtyard enhances spaciousness and flow, adding vitality and relaxation to life. This flexible layout adapts to the residents' needs, embracing changes in family life as they grow.
Design Challenge: In the suburbs of major cities, small-scale developments for mass markets dominate, leading to declining living environments. Our company resists this trend by maintaining developments at their current scale to preserve quality. For properties priced over 100 million yen, delivering value is crucial, and working with renowned architects is one approach. While spec homes make achieving ideal designs easier, strict budget constraints create constant challenges between cost and design.
Research: Traditional Japanese homes, like Kyoto's machiya, were designed to bring natural elements such as light and air into daily life, even in densely built cities. These homes had a garden at their center, creating comfort, respect for nature, and a unique aesthetic. Modern homes, however, prioritize performance and have become isolated from nature, heavily relying on energy. Now is the time to revive the traditional Japanese lifestyle, reducing energy use and reconnecting with nature.
Inspiration: Living close to neighboring houses is inevitable around major cities. Modern homes focus mainly on insulation, airtightness, and energy efficiency. People close their curtains to avoid the view from roads and nearby houses. In contrast, traditional Japanese homes embraced nature and the local climate, harmonizing with their surroundings and reflecting the lifestyle of the residents. It’s essential to restore these important values, which are gradually being lost in today’s modern living.
Project Duration: The collaboration between architect and principal home began in 2014. The first few years were devoted to discussions on project direction. In 2016, a clear vision was established, and design work began. In 2017, they completed "around the sky," which received the good design award. Following that, they built "with the sky" and "along the sky." This year, the construction of two buildings named "in the sky" was completed.
Operation Flow: The sky fills every corner of the house, creating a living space that is always connected to it. From the rooms, the sky reflects the seasonal changes, bringing a rich sense of time into the home. The courtyard creates a sense of openness and flow, greater than its physical size, fostering a life filled with relaxation and energy. This generous layout is flexible, able to accommodate the evolving nature of the family, growing and changing along with them over time.
Team Members: architect:Shin Takamatsu
designer:Shin Takamatsu