Two Sails Tsev by Yukihiro Nakagawa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Hlau in Tsim Vaj Tsev, Tsev thiab Qauv Tsev Competition Category.

HlauVaj Tsev· 2026

Two Sails Tsev

by Yukihiro Nakagawa

Client: MASTER CRAFT Co.Ltd

A' Design Award Hlau Winner in Vaj Tsev Category

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The Design

About Two Sails Tsev

Two Sails yog ib lub tsev nyob ntawm ntug hiav txwv uas tsim rau ib tsev neeg muaj ob tiam neeg nyob ua ke. Lub tsev ntoo ob txheej no nyob hauv Okayama, Nyij Pooj, muaj qhov chaw ua tsev dav 250 square meters nyob rau ib thaj av dav 800 square meters. Tus qauv ntawm lub ru tsev zoo li daim ntaub caij nkoj thiab pab rub qhov kaj ntuj thiab cua hiav txwv los rau hauv tsev. Cov chaw nyob raug faib ua ob feem, sab qaum teb thiab sab qab teb, kom txhua tiam neeg muaj lawv tus kheej qhov chaw ntiag tug. Ib txoj kev taug muaj ru vov txuas ob feem no ua ke thiab pab kom mus los tau txawm yog hnub los nag. Cov phab ntsa sab nraud vov nrog hlau ruaj khov uas tiv taus kev xeb los ntawm cov cua hiav txwv.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hlau

Two Sails 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. Two Sails 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. Two Sails 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 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