The Sliced Maison by Yukihiro Nakagawa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award de Fer in Design d'Architecture, Bâtiment et Structure Competition Category.

FerArchitecture· 2024

The Sliced Maison

by Yukihiro Nakagawa

Client: MASTER CRAFT Co.Ltd

A' Design Award de Fer Winner in Architecture Category

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The Design

About The Sliced Maison

Sliced est une maison compacte construite à Bizen, dans la préfecture d'Okayama, au Japon. La conception supprime les espaces perdus et augmente les surfaces dédiées à la famille et au rangement. Le séjour occupe le centre du plan et demeure visible depuis l'entrée ; les chambres des enfants sont ainsi accessibles en traversant le séjour, lequel dessert également de manière directe la salle à manger, la cuisine et la salle de bains. L'étage est découpé en biais selon deux directions, et des renforts en bois assurent la solidité de la structure en bois lors des séismes. Les fenêtres cadrent des vues sur la nature et font entrer la lumière du jour.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Fer

The Sliced Maison est lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Fer, une reconnaissance prestigieuse décernée à de bons designs qui répondent aux exigences professionnelles et industrielles attendues de créations bien conçues. Les lauréats Fer démontrent la grande compétence, la haute spécialisation, la compréhension experte et la capacité créative de leurs créateurs. The Sliced Maison est censé être une création très estimée, admirée et chérie, pratique et innovante. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Fer intègre les meilleures pratiques de l'industrie et présente des caractéristiques techniques compétentes associées à un savoir-faire et à du talent. The Sliced Maison est respecté pour sa rigueur et est conçu pour apporter des améliorations de la qualité de vie qui contribuent à faire du monde un monde meilleur.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The client's request was for a compact house, eliminating any wasted space while increasing the family and storage space. We designed the living room to be the central gathering area of the house, visible immediately after opening the front door. This means that the children cannot go to their rooms without passing through the living room. We also ensured that the living room provided instant access to the dining room kitchen and bathroom.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area 198.61 square metre
Total floor area 100.74 square metre
Structure Wooden
Tags: house, cheese, japan, Architecture, nature
Production Technology: To ensure the building's strength wasn't compromised, special care was taken while cutting the first floor at an angle from two directions. Additionally, reinforcing wood was incorporated into the design to ensure the coexistence of both design and strength. This is particularly important in Japan, where earthquakes are frequent and buildings must be designed to withstand seismic activity.
Design Challenge: Due to budget constraints, siding was used in areas not visible to the public instead of finishing all exterior walls with mortar.

Designing structures to withstand frequent large earthquakes in Japan is a major challenge.
Research: Creating color schemes that blend well with natural surroundings and ensuring privacy from the surrounding areas.
Inspiration: The house is simple but unique, looking like a cut up block of cheese from a cartoon. It is as if you cut a piece of cheese piece and walk inside.The windows provide a view of nature which changes with the seasons. Other windows let in light and the building is designed ecologically requiring no electricity during the day.
Project Duration: It was constructed in June 2022 in Bizen City, located in Okayama Prefecture Japan.
Operation Flow: The housekeeping lines are designed in a compact and organized manner, which allows the residents to live functionally and efficiently.
Image Credits: Photographer Senichiro Nogami