Stack Up Maja by Kazuma Kobayashi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Rauaauhind A' Design Award in Arhitektuuri, hoonete ja rajatiste disain Competition Category.

RaudArhitektuur· 2025

Stack Up Maja

by Kazuma Kobayashi

Client: KENBO Co., Ltd.

Rauaauhind A' Design Award Winner in Arhitektuur Category

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The Design

About Stack Up Maja

Stack Up on kahekorruseline puumaja, mis on ehitatud tihedalt asustatud linnapiirkonda. Väliskuju meenutab erineva suurusega kastide virna, mis annab hoonele sügavuse tunde. Aknad on paigutatud nii, et need piiravad vaadet tänavalt, samas kui suured klaaspaneelid toovad sisse loomulikku valgust. Kõrge lagi lisab avaruse tunnet. Sisehoov võimaldab valgusel ja õhul siseneda, hoides samal ajal interjööri privaatsena. Aias kasvav suur puu toimib visuaalse sõelana. Aed on kohandatud ka koerte jooksualaks, kus on ohutu kõrgusega aiad ja trepid.

The Recognition

About the Rauaauhind A' Design Award

Stack Up Maja on Rauaauhinna A' Design Award võitja, prestiižikas tunnustus, mis antakse headele disainidele, mis vastavad professionaalsetele ja tööstuslikele nõuetele, mida oodatakse hästi disainitud töödelt. Raudvõitjad näitavad oma loojate suurt oskust, kõrget spetsialiseerumist, asjatundlikku mõistmist ja loomingulist võimekust. Stack Up Maja peaks olema kõrgelt hinnatud, imetletud ja armastatud looming, mis on praktiline ja uuenduslik. See Rauaauhinna A' Design Award võidudisain ühendab tööstuse parimaid tavasid ning tal on pädevad tehnilised omadused, mis on seotud oskusteabe ja andega. Stack Up Maja on austatud oma põhjalikkuse eest ning on loodud pakkuma elukvaliteedi parandusi, mis aitavad teha maailma paremaks paigaks.

Behind the Design

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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