Yokohama Aoba Gidaje by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai

Yokohama Aoba Gidaje by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa in Gine-gine Competition Category.

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Yokohama Aoba Gidaje

by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai

Client: Sky Mission

Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa Winner in Gine-gine Category

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The Design

About Yokohama Aoba Gidaje

Yokohama Aoba gida ne da aka tsara don dawo da yanayin halitta cikin rayuwar birni. Gidan yana tsaye a kan fili mai gefe biyar kuma an tsara shi kewaye da wani fili na tsakiya wanda ke haɗa dukkan ɗakuna tare da buɗe cikin gidan zuwa sararin sama. Matakala biyu suna farawa daga ƙofar shiga, sannan ɗakunan sun bazu kewaye da filin tsakiyar, yayin da wata ƴar hanya matsattsiya ke haɗa sassan gidan a bayansa. Hanyoyin zirga-zirga suna samar da madauki biyu masu ci gaba, ta yadda kowane ɗaki yana da nasa hanyar kuma mazauna za su iya motsawa ba tare da ketare hanyoyin juna ba. Hasken rana da iska na halitta suna gudana ta cikin gidan, wanda ke rage amfani da makamashi.

The Recognition

About the Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa

Zanen Yokohama Aoba Gidaje ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa, wata karramawa mai tsananin daraja da ake bai wa zane-zane na matakin koli, masu kyau sosai kuma masu burgewa. Waɗanda suka lashe kyautar Azurfa ayyuka ne masu haske sosai da ƙirƙira mai yawa waɗanda ke nuna ƙwarewa, baiwa da kaifin tunanin masu zanensu. Ana sa ran zanen Yokohama Aoba Gidaje ya zama aiki mai ban mamaki, abin koyi, mai ƙwarewa sosai kuma mai ƙirƙire-ƙirƙire mai zurfi. Wannan zane da ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa ƙirƙira ce mai abin lura sosai, da ake sha'awa, wacce ke amfanar da kuma kai iyakokin fasaha, kimiyya, zane da fasahar zamani gaba. Zanen Yokohama Aoba Gidaje ƙirƙira ce da ake yi wa hassada sosai wacce ke tada sha'awa, tana kawo jin daɗi kuma tana haifar da mamaki da al'ajabi.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This project creates a home that integrates nature into urban living. Designed by renowned architect Shin Takamatsu, the focus is on living harmoniously with the sky. The pentagonal plot features a central courtyard that connects all rooms, allowing residents to feel linked to the sky. A "double Möbius strip" design, with a staircase and hallway, creates a loop, offering flexibility for family activities. This design supports diverse scenarios, adapting to the changing needs of the residents.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area：204.05㎡　Building area：90.56㎡　Total floor area：163.77㎡
Tags: housing,japan,modern,architecture,Tokyo
Production Technology: Upon entering the house, two stairways immediately start, with rooms fanning out around the central courtyard. A narrow passage connects the wings at the back. Most rooms face the courtyard, allowing the sky to fill every corner. The double Möbius strip circulation and courtyard create various pathways, fostering family connections and making the space feel larger. Each room has its own path, ensuring safety during pandemics. The wings are angled at 40 degrees, enhancing the sense of space.
Design Challenge: In the suburbs of major cities, small-scale developments for mass markets dominate, leading to declining living environments. Our company resists this trend by maintaining developments at their current scale to preserve quality. For properties priced over 100 million yen, delivering value is crucial, and working with renowned architects is one approach. While spec homes make achieving ideal designs easier, strict budget constraints create constant challenges between cost and design.
Research: Traditional Japanese homes, like Kyoto's machiya, were designed to bring natural elements such as light and air into daily life, even in densely built cities. These homes had a garden at their center, creating comfort, respect for nature, and a unique aesthetic. Modern homes, however, prioritize performance and have become isolated from nature, heavily relying on energy. Now is the time to revive the traditional Japanese lifestyle, reducing energy use and reconnecting with nature.
Inspiration: In the suburbs of major cities, cramped living with close neighbors is unavoidable. Modern homes prioritize energy efficiency, insulation, and privacy, resulting in inward living spaces where people often keep curtains shut to avoid outside views. Traditionally, Japanese homes embraced nature, harmonizing with the climate and reflecting a deep connection to the environment. This project aims to restore those lost values and reconnect modern living with nature.
Project Duration: "The collaboration between architect Shin Takamatsu and Principal Home began in 2014. We discussed the direction of the project for over a year and a half, and entered the design phase in 2015.
In 2017, ""AROUND THE SKY"" was completed and received the Good Design Award. Later, in 2017, ""WITH THE SKY"" was finished, followed by the construction of ""ALONG THE SKY."" This year, the construction of two ""IN THE SKY"" buildings has also been completed."
Operation Flow: The house offers various living styles, such as centering life around the courtyard or integrating all rooms into one large space. The double Möbius strip circulation path allows for endless movement, adapting to different family activities and enriching life. Each room has its own path, so family members can live without crossing paths, especially helpful during pandemics. Natural light and air flow through the home, reducing energy dependence and making urban living more comfortable.
Team Members: designer:Shin Takamatsu