Stack Up Balay by Kazuma Kobayashi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award nga Puthaw in Disenyo sa Arkitektura, Gambalay ug Estruktura Competition Category.

PuthawArkitektura· 2025

Stack Up Balay

by Kazuma Kobayashi

Client: KENBO Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award nga Puthaw Winner in Arkitektura Category

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The Design

About Stack Up Balay

Ang Stack Up usa ka duha ka andana nga balay nga hinimo sa kahoy, natukod sa usa ka dasok nga lugar sa siyudad. Ang gawas niini susama sa gitapok nga mga kahon nga lain-lain ang gidak-on, nga naghatag sa building ug pagbati sa giladmon. Ang mga bintana gibutang aron limitahan ang panan-aw gikan sa dalan, samtang ang dagkong mga glass panel nagpasulod og natural nga kahayag. Ang taas nga kisame nagdugang sa pagbati sa kaluagon. Usa ka courtyard nagtugot sa kahayag ug hangin nga makasulod samtang gipreserbar ang pagka-pribado sa sulod. Usa ka dako nga kahoy sa tanaman nagsilbing tabon. Ang tanaman gihan-ay usab isip usa ka dalaganan alang sa mga iro, nga adunay mga koral ug hagdanan nga anaa sa luwas nga gitas-on.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Puthaw

Stack Up Balay usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Puthaw, usa ka dungganon nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa maayong mga disenyo nga nakatagbo sa propesyonal ug industriyal nga mga gikinahanglan nga gipaabot gikan sa maayo ang pagkadisenyo nga mga paglalang. Ang mga mananaog sa Puthaw nagpakita og dakong kahanas, taas nga espesyalisasyon, eksperto nga pagsabot, ug mamugnaon nga abilidad sa ilang mga tiglalang. Gilauman nga ang Stack Up Balay mahimong gipabilhan, gihangaan, ug gihigugma nga paglalang nga praktikal ug bag-o. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Puthaw naghiusa sa labing maayong mga praktis sa industriya ug adunay hanas nga teknikal nga mga kinaiya nga nalambigit sa kahibalo ug talento. Stack Up Balay gitahod tungod sa pagkamaabtik niini ug gidisenyo aron maghatag og mga pagpaayo sa kalidad sa kinabuhi nga makatabang sa paghimo sa kalibutan nga mas maayong dapit.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This building was designed to achieve an open space while protecting privacy in an environment where the surrounding buildings are close together. The placement of the windows was adjusted to take into account the view from the outside. The interior was designed with a high ceiling to create a pleasant sense of spaciousness while reducing the sense of oppression. Furthermore large glass was effectivel placed to bring in plenty of natural light creating a bright and open space.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area 400 square meters
Building area 155 square meters
Tags: house, box, japan, Architecture, garden, pet
Production Technology: wooden Second story building
Design Challenge: At the client's request we incorporated a design that would make the miscellaneous goods collected as a hobby stand out in the home. We adjusted the interior materials and colors to create a space that would bring out the appeal of the miscellaneous goods. In addition the garden design is centered around stones and we designed it to harmonize with the interior while making the most of the texture of natural materials.
Research: We carefully considered the optimal window layout taking into account the surrounding environment. We made sure to incorporate the client's request for large windows while also making sure to create a space where they could live comfortably. In particular we planted a large tree in the garden and used it as a screen. This allowed us to block out the view from outside while also letting in a pleasant amount of light creating a living room with a sense of openness.
Inspiration: This house is located in the city center but we aimed to create a space that would provide a high level of privacy and a sense of comfort similar to that of a resort hotel. The building has a design that resembles overlapping boxes giving it a sense of depth. In addition by incorporating a design with a courtyard we have created an open space. While allowing in natural light and wind, we have created a private space where you can spend time without worrying about the eyes of those around you.
Project Duration: Built in Kurashiki City Okayama Prefecture in 2023
Operation Flow: The garden is designed to be used as a dog run and a spacious area has been secured where pets can run around freely. Safety has also been taken into consideration and by carefully selecting the height of the fences and stairs an environment has been created where dogs can live comfortably.
Image Credits: Photographer Senichiro Nogami