Two Sails Hus by Yukihiro Nakagawa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award i Jern in Arkitektur-, Bygnings- og Konstruktionsdesign Competition Category.
JernArkitektur· 2026
Two Sails Hus
Client: MASTER CRAFT Co.Ltd
A' Design Award i Jern Winner in Arkitektur Category
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The Design
About Two Sails Hus
Two Sails er et hus ved havet designet til en familie med to generationer. Den to-etagers træbygning ligger i Okayama, Japan, med et bebygget areal på 250 kvadratmeter på en grund på 800 kvadratmeter. Tagformen leder tankerne hen på et skibssejl og hjælper med at trække naturligt lys og havbrise ind i interiøret. Boligarealerne er opdelt i en nordlig og en sydlig zone, så hver generation bevarer sit eget privatliv. En overdækket korridor forbinder de to zoner og gør det muligt at bevæge sig mellem dem, selv på regnvejrsdage. Ydervæggene er beklædt med holdbart metal, der modstår korrosion fra havluften.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award i Jern
Two Sails 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. Two Sails 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. Two Sails 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 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
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