Stack Up Etxea by Kazuma Kobayashi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award in Arkitektura, Eraikin eta Egitura Diseinua Competition Category.

BurdinaArkitektura· 2025

Stack Up Etxea

by Kazuma Kobayashi

Client: KENBO Co., Ltd.

Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Arkitektura Category

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The Design

About Stack Up Etxea

Stack Up hiri-eremu trinko batean eraikitako bi solairuko zurezko etxea da. Kanpoaldeak tamaina desberdinetako kutxen pilaketa bat dirudi, eraikinari sakontasun sentsazioa emanez. Leihoak kalearen ikuspegia mugatzeko kokatu ziren, eta beira-panel handiek argi naturala barrura sartzen dute. Sabai altuak zabaltasun sentsazioa gehitzen du. Patio batek argia eta airea sartzea ahalbidetzen du, barrualdearen pribatutasuna mantenduz. Lorategiko zuhaitz handi batek pantaila lana egiten du. Lorategia txakurrentzako korrika-eremu gisa ere antolatuta dago, hesi eta eskailera segurtasunezko altueretan.

The Recognition

About the Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award

Stack Up Etxea Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, ondo diseinatutako sorkuntzetatik espero diren eskakizun profesional eta industrialak betetzen dituzten diseinu onei ematen zaien aitorpen prestijiotsua. Burdin-mailako irabazleek beren sortzaileen trebetasun handia, espezializazio handia, adituen ulermena eta sormen-gaitasuna erakusten dituzte. Stack Up Etxea oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den sorkuntza izatea espero da, praktikoa eta berritzailea dena. Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek sektoreko praktika onenak integratzen ditu eta know-how-ari eta talentuari lotutako ezaugarri tekniko gaituak ditu. Stack Up Etxea zehaztasunagatik errespetatua den lana da, eta mundua leku hobea egiten laguntzen duten bizi-kalitatearen hobekuntzak eskaintzeko diseinatua dagoena.

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