Yokohama Tsuzuki Kay Endividyèl by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai

Yokohama Tsuzuki Kay Endividyèl by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Bwonz in Achitekti Competition Category.

BwonzAchitekti· 2025

Yokohama Tsuzuki Kay Endividyèl

by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai

Client: Skymission

A' Design Award Bwonz Winner in Achitekti Category

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The Design

About Yokohama Tsuzuki Kay Endividyèl

Yokohama Tsuzuki se yon kay endividyèl ki bati nan yon zòn iben dansman popile nan Japon. Plan an òganize otou d yon lakou santral, ki kenbe gwosè li osi gran ke règleman lokal yo pèmèt. Tout chanm yo bay sou lakou a, kidonk enteryè a li tankou yon sèl espas ki konekte ansanm. Syèl la rete vizib nan chak chanm, sa ki make chanjman sezon yo anndan kay la. Aranjman an fleksib e li ka adapte pandan bezwen fanmi an ap chanje. Sifas teren an se 213.98 mèt kare epi sifas total etaj yo se 160.02 mèt kare. Desen an swiv tradisyon kay Japonè yo, ki te pote limyè ak lè nan lavi chak jou.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Bwonz

Yokohama Tsuzuki Kay Endividyèl se yon ganyan A' Design Award Bwonz, yon rekonesans ki gen anpil prestij yo bay design ekselan ki make pa kreyativite, enjenyozite ak finès. Ganyan Bwonz yo se objè ki abil anpil e ki kreyatif nan fason ki frape, ki otantifye gwo eksperyans, imajinasyon ak debouyaj designer yo. Yo atann Yokohama Tsuzuki Kay Endividyèl pou se yon objè anpil moun estime, admire e renmen, ki pwofesyonèl e inovatè nan fason remakab. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Bwonz enkòpore pi bon pratik nan atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji, e li ekselan pou atansyon li bay detay. Yokohama Tsuzuki Kay Endividyèl satisfè bezwen yon fason espledid, li touche dezi, li chame santiman e li atire kiryozite.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: This project, designed by renowned architect, seeks to create a home where one can live in harmony with nature, even in densely populated cities. Inspired by traditional Japanese homes, architect redefines modern living through a deep connection to the sky. At the heart of the design is a large central courtyard, connecting every room and creating a unified space. No matter where one is, the sky is ever-present, offering a sense of being embraced by the open air.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area 213.98 square meter　Building area 85.29 square meter　Total floor area 160.02 square meter
Tags: housing,japan,modern,architecture,Tokyo
Production Technology: The house is centered around a courtyard, as large as legally allowed, with all rooms surrounding it, forming a one-room space. The sky fills every corner, creating a living space always connected to it. From every room, the sky reflects seasonal changes, enriching the sense of time indoors. The courtyard enhances spaciousness and flow, adding vitality and relaxation to life. This flexible layout adapts to the residents' needs, embracing changes in family life as they grow.
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: Living close to neighboring houses is inevitable around major cities. Modern homes focus mainly on insulation, airtightness, and energy efficiency. People close their curtains to avoid the view from roads and nearby houses. In contrast, traditional Japanese homes embraced nature and the local climate, harmonizing with their surroundings and reflecting the lifestyle of the residents. It’s essential to restore these important values, which are gradually being lost in today’s modern living.
Project Duration: The collaboration between architect and principal home began in 2014. The first few years were devoted to discussions on project direction. In 2016, a clear vision was established, and design work began. In 2017, they completed "around the sky," which received the good design award. Following that, they built "with the sky" and "along the sky." This year, the construction of two buildings named "in the sky" was completed.
Operation Flow: The sky fills every corner of the house, creating a living space that is always connected to it. From the rooms, the sky reflects the seasonal changes, bringing a rich sense of time into the home. The courtyard creates a sense of openness and flow, greater than its physical size, fostering a life filled with relaxation and energy. This generous layout is flexible, able to accommodate the evolving nature of the family, growing and changing along with them over time.
Team Members: architect:Shin Takamatsu
designer:Shin Takamatsu