Rising 1 Hus by Yusuke Tanaka is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award i Jern in Arkitektur-, Bygnings- og Konstruktionsdesign Competition Category.

JernArkitektur· 2026

Rising 1 Hus

by Yusuke Tanaka

Client: Be RIS1NG Architects

A' Design Award i Jern Winner in Arkitektur Category

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The Design

About Rising 1 Hus

Rising 1 er et toetagers træhus bygget i Tottori, Japan. Facaden er ensartet beklædt med ensfarvede fliser, som giver bygningen en enkel og rolig fremtoning. Få vinduer vender udad, så et højt niveau af privatliv bevares. Rummene er arrangeret i en kontinuerlig sløjfe omkring en central gårdhave. Fra opholds-, spise- og køkkenområdet kan alle rum ses på tværs af gårdhaven. Et rum i dobbelt højde og højtsiddende vinduer bringer blødt dagslys ind i interiøret. Grundarealet er 305 kvadratmeter, og det bebyggede areal er 145 kvadratmeter.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Jern

Rising 1 Hus er vinder af A' Design Award i Jern, en prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles gode designs, som opfylder de professionelle og industrielle krav, man forventer af veldesignede skabelser. Jernvinderne viser stor dygtighed, høj specialisering, ekspertforståelse og kreativ kapacitet hos deres skabere. Rising 1 Hus forventes at være en højt estimeret, beundret og kær skabelse, der er praktisk og innovativ. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Jern, integrerer branchens bedste praksis og har kompetente tekniske egenskaber knyttet til knowhow og talent. Rising 1 Hus respekteres for sin grundighed og er designet til at levere forbedringer af livskvaliteten, der er med til at gøre verden til et bedre sted.

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