Two Sails Taigh by Yukihiro Nakagawa 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

Two Sails Taigh

by Yukihiro Nakagawa

Client: MASTER CRAFT Co.Ltd

Duais Iarainn A' Design Award Winner in Ailtireachd Category

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The Design

About Two Sails Taigh

'S e taigh ri taobh na mara a th' ann an Two Sails a chaidh a dhealbhadh airson teaghlach dà ghinealach. Tha an togalach fiodha dà-làr na sheasamh ann an Okayama, Iapan, le farsaingeachd togalaich de 250 meatair ceàrnagach air pìos fearainn de 800 meatair ceàrnagach. Tha cruth a' mhullaich a' cur nad chuimhne seòl luinge agus a' cuideachadh le solas nàdarra agus oiteagan mara a tharraing a-steach don taobh a-staigh. Tha na h-àiteachan-còmhnaidh air an roinn ann an sònaichean tuath is deas, gus am bi prìobhaideachd fhèin aig gach ginealach. Tha trannsa le mullach a' ceangal an dà shòn agus a' ceadachadh gluasad eadhon air làithean fliucha. Tha na ballachan a-muigh còmhdaichte le meatailt sheasmhach a sheasas an aghaidh meirgeadh bho èadhar na mara.

The Recognition

About the Duais Iarainn A' Design Award

Tha Two Sails 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 Two Sails 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 Two Sails 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

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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