Rising 1 Maja by Yusuke Tanaka is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Rauaauhind A' Design Award in Arhitektuuri, hoonete ja rajatiste disain Competition Category.

RaudArhitektuur· 2026

Rising 1 Maja

by Yusuke Tanaka

Client: Be RIS1NG Architects

Rauaauhind A' Design Award Winner in Arhitektuur Category

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The Design

About Rising 1 Maja

Rising 1 on kahekorruseline puitmaja, mis on ehitatud Jaapanis Tottoris. Välisfassaad on ühtlustatud ühevärviliste plaatidega, mis annavad hoonele lihtsa ja rahuliku olemuse. Väljapoole avaneb vähe aknaid, mistõttu säilib kõrge privaatsuse tase. Ruumid on paigutatud pideva ringina ümber keskse siseõue. Elutoa, söögitoa ja köögi alalt on üle siseõue näha kõik ruumid. Kahekordse kõrgusega ruum ja kõrgel asuvad aknad toovad interjööri pehmet päevavalgust. Krundi pindala on 305 ruutmeetrit ja hoone pindala 145 ruutmeetrit.

The Recognition

About the Rauaauhind A' Design Award

Rising 1 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. Rising 1 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. Rising 1 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 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