Rising 1 Taigh by Yusuke Tanaka is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Iarainn A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Ailtireachd, Togalaichean agus Structaran Competition Category.

IarannAiltireachd· 2026

Rising 1 Taigh

by Yusuke Tanaka

Client: Be RIS1NG Architects

Duais Iarainn A' Design Award Winner in Ailtireachd Category

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The Design

About Rising 1 Taigh

'S e taigh fiodha dà-làr a th' ann an Rising 1, a chaidh a thogail ann an Tottori, Iapan. Tha an taobh a-muigh air aonachadh le leacagan aon-dath, a tha a' toirt làthaireachd shìmplidh agus shocair don togalach. Chan eil ach glè bheag de dh'uinneagan a' coimhead a-mach, agus mar sin tha ìre àrd de phrìobhaideachd air a cumail. Tha na seòmraichean air an cur air dòigh ann an lùb leantainneach timcheall air lios meadhanach. Bhon raon còmhnaidh, ithe agus cidsin, chithear a h-uile seòmar thairis air an lios. Tha àite dà-àirde agus uinneagan àrda a' toirt solas latha socair a-steach don taobh a-staigh. Is e 305 meatairean ceàrnagach farsaingeachd an fhearainn agus is e 145 meatairean ceàrnagach farsaingeachd an togalaich.

The Recognition

About the Duais Iarainn A' Design Award

Tha Rising 1 Taigh air Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean math a choinnicheas ris na riatanasan proifeiseanta is gnìomhachais a thathar a' sùileachadh bho chruthachaidhean a chaidh an dealbhadh gu math. Tha buannaichean Iarainn a' nochdadh sgil mhòr, speisealachadh àrd, tuigse eòlaiche agus comas cruthachail an luchd-cruthachaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Rising 1 Taigh na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach a tha practaigeach agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr sa ghnìomhachas còmhla agus tha feartan teignigeach comasach aige ceangailte ri eòlas-dèanamh agus tàlant. Tha meas air Rising 1 Taigh airson a dhùrachd agus chaidh a dhealbhadh gus leasachaidhean càileachd beatha a thoirt seachad a chuidicheas le bhith a' dèanamh an t-saoghail na àite nas fheàrr.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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