Nomad House Chaw Nyob by Ryoko Ogoshi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Chav Sab Hauv thiab Kev Nthuav Qhia Competition Category.

NyiajSab Hauv· 2026

Nomad House Chaw Nyob

by Ryoko Ogoshi

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Sab Hauv Category

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The Design

About Nomad House Chaw Nyob

Nomad House Chaw Nyob yog qhov kev kho dua tshiab ntawm ib lub tsev uas muaj hnub nyoog 40 xyoo ua los ntawm pob zeb sib xyaw hlau nyob rau hauv Tokyo. Tau txais kev tshoov siab los ntawm "Kev Nyob Tsiv Mus Tsiv Los" (Nomadic Living), nws tau raug tsim rau ib tug neeg siv khoom uas tau nyob hauv ntau lub nroog thoob ntiaj teb. Es tsis txhob tsim cov chaw ntawd dua tshiab, qhov kev tsim no qhia txog lawv tus mom huab cua los ntawm qhov kaj, cov khoom siv thiab qhov chaw, tsim ib lub hauv paus chaw nyob uas hloov tau yooj yim nyob rau hauv Tokyo. Los ntawm kev tshem tawm cov khoom kho kom zoo nkauj uas tsis tsim nyog, qhov project no tau nthuav tawm tus yam ntxwv ntawm lub tsev qub uas twb muaj lawm. Kev txhim kho kev tswj kub thiab txias, kev kho cov kev pab cuam dua tshiab thiab kev ua raws li cov cai maximise nws lub peev xwm rau kev nyob hauv nroog niaj hnub no.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Nomad House Chaw Nyob yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Nomad House Chaw Nyob xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Nomad House Chaw Nyob yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This project reimagines a 40-year-old residence as a spatial response to contemporary nomadic living.

Rather than simply reorganizing functions, the design establishes a layered spatial sequence that transitions from openness to intimacy. The upper floor is conceived as a continuous, light-filled living space, while more private functions are embedded within the lower levels and basement. This vertical organization creates a gradual shift in atmosphere, allowing different modes of inhabitation to coexist.

A private bar space in the basement introduces a contrasting, introspective layer within the house, reinforcing the multiplicity of spatial experiences.

By carefully removing existing layers instead of adding new elements, the project reveals the latent spatial potential of the original concrete structure, transforming constraints into opportunities. Building services are thoughtfully integrated within the structural framework, resulting in a refined and cohesive architectural expression.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project renovates a 40-year-old reinforced concrete residence while preserving the original structural frame. Mechanical and electrical systems were reorganized within existing constraints, with spatial planning closely coordinated with building services.

The top floor features a sloped ceiling that maximizes spatial volume, while the intermediate levels accommodate bedrooms and wet areas, forming a more private and functional layer. The basement houses a private man cave with a bar, creating a contrasting, enclosed and introspective environment.

Together, these vertically layered spaces establish a gradation from openness to intimacy throughout the house.
Tags: Nomadic Living, Residential Interior, Interior Renovation, Contemporary Interior, Multi-Level Living, Experiential Interior, Man Cave
Production Technology: The renovation preserves the existing reinforced concrete structure while transforming its spatial potential.

The design was developed based on detailed on-site investigations and structural assessments conducted prior to construction. Mechanical and electrical systems were reorganized within existing constraints, integrating structure, building services, and interior planning into a cohesive whole.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was reorganizing the spatial layout within the constraints of the existing structure. Careful coordination between structure, building services, and interior design was essential to achieve spatial clarity and functionality.
Research: This project investigates how an existing residential structure can be reinterpreted for contemporary urban living through spatial reorganization rather than superficial renovation. By carefully reading the existing structure, building services, and circulation, the design explores how layered atmospheres and spatial depth can be created within architectural constraints.
Inspiration: This project reinterprets a 40-year-old reinforced concrete residence in Tokyo by carefully removing existing layers to reveal its latent spatial potential. The design is informed by a contemporary nomadic lifestyle, reflecting a client who has lived across multiple cities and continues to travel. Rather than defining the house as a fixed residence, it is conceived as a place of return between journeys, where personal memories gradually emerge through everyday inhabitation.
Project Duration: This project was designed and realized in Tokyo, Japan.
The design and construction period extended from August 2024 to December 2025.
Operation Flow: Design development was guided by drawings, on-site investigations, and structural inspections. Continuous on-site evaluation allowed adjustments to be made while maintaining spatial clarity.
Image Credits: images: Photography by Koji Fujii / TOREAL, Inc.
Video: Directed and edited by Ryoko Ogoshi