Two Sails Maja by Yukihiro Nakagawa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Rauaauhind A' Design Award in Arhitektuuri, hoonete ja rajatiste disain Competition Category.

RaudArhitektuur· 2026

Two Sails Maja

by Yukihiro Nakagawa

Client: MASTER CRAFT Co.Ltd

Rauaauhind A' Design Award Winner in Arhitektuur Category

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The Design

About Two Sails Maja

Two Sails on mereäärne maja, mis on projekteeritud kahe põlvkonna perele. Kahekorruseline puithoone asub Jaapanis Okayamas, hoone ehitusalune pind on 250 ruutmeetrit 800-ruutmeetrisel krundil. Katuse vorm meenutab laevapurje ning aitab juhtida sisemusse loomulikku valgust ja meretuult. Eluruumid on jagatud põhja- ja lõunatsooniks, nii et kumbki põlvkond säilitab oma privaatsuse. Kahte tsooni ühendab katusega koridor, mis võimaldab liikumist ka vihmastel päevadel. Välisseinad on kaetud vastupidava metalliga, mis peab vastu mereõhust tingitud korrosioonile.

The Recognition

About the Rauaauhind A' Design Award

Two Sails 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. Two Sails 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. Two Sails 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 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