Stack Up Tsev by Kazuma Kobayashi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Hlau in Tsim Vaj Tsev, Tsev thiab Qauv Tsev Competition Category.

HlauVaj Tsev· 2025

Stack Up Tsev

by Kazuma Kobayashi

Client: KENBO Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award Hlau Winner in Vaj Tsev Category

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The Design

About Stack Up Tsev

Stack Up yog ib lub tsev ntoo ob theem uas tsim rau hauv ib cheeb tsam nroog uas neeg nyob tsis huv. Sab nraud zoo li ib pawg thawv ntau hom loj me sib txawv, uas ua rau lub tsev muaj kev tob ntxiv. Cov qhov rai raug teeb tsa kom txwv tsis pub pom ntau dhau ntawm txoj kev, thiab cov phaib iav loj coj lub duab ntuj nkag los. Lub qab tag siab ua rau muaj kev dav dav ntxiv. Ib lub tshav puam pab kom lub duab ntuj thiab cua nkag tau, tab sis tseem khaws tau kev ntiag tug rau sab hauv. Ib tsob ntoo loj hauv lub vaj ua haujlwm zais. Lub vaj kuj tau teeb tsa ua chaw rau dev khiav ua si, nrog rau cov phab loog thiab qeb taug kev uas muaj kev nyab xeeb.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hlau

Stack Up Tsev yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Hlau, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom uas muab rau cov qauv tsim zoo uas ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau ntawm kev ua haujlwm thiab kev lag luam uas xav tau los ntawm cov khoom tsim zoo. Cov neeg yeej Hlau qhia txog kev txawj loj, kev paub tshwj xeeb siab, kev nkag siab ntawm cov kws tshaj lij thiab lub peev xwm tsim ntawm cov neeg tsim. Stack Up Tsev xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub uas siv tau thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Hlau no sib xyaw cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev lag luam thiab muaj cov yam ntxwv siv tshuab txawj ntse txuas nrog kev paub thiab txuj ci. Stack Up Tsev tau txais kev hwm vim nws tag nrho thiab tsim los muab kev txhim kho rau lub neej uas pab ua rau lub ntiaj teb zoo dua.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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