Rising 1 Kay by Yusuke Tanaka is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Fè in Achitekti Competition Category.

FèAchitekti· 2026

Rising 1 Kay

by Yusuke Tanaka

Client: Be RIS1NG Architects

A' Design Award Fè Winner in Achitekti Category

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The Design

About Rising 1 Kay

Rising 1 se yon kay an bwa de etaj ki bati nan Tottori, Japon. Eksteryè a inifye ak mozayik yon sèl koulè, ki bay bilding lan yon prezans senp e kalm. Gen kèk fenèt sèlman ki bay sou deyò, kidonk yon nivo konfidansyalite wo konsève. Chanm yo ranje nan yon bouk kontini otou yon lakou santral. Depi zòn salon, salamanje ak kwizin nan, tout chanm yo ka wè atravè lakou a. Yon espas doub wotè ak fenèt ki wo pote limyè jou dous nan enteryè a. Sipèfisi teren an se 305 mèt kare e sipèfisi bilding lan se 145 mèt kare.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Fè

Rising 1 Kay se yon ganyan A' Design Award Fè, yon rekonesans ki gen prestij yo bay bon design ki satisfè egzijans pwofesyonèl ak endistriyèl yo atann de kreyasyon ki byen fèt. Ganyan Fè yo montre gwo konpetans, espesyalizasyon wo, konpreyansyon ekspè ak kapasite kreyatif kreyatè yo. Yo atann Rising 1 Kay pou se yon kreyasyon anpil moun estime, admire e renmen ki pratik e inovatè. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Fè entegre pi bon pratik sektè a e li gen karakteristik teknik konpetan ki lye ak konnesans pratik ak talan. Yo respekte Rising 1 Kay pou jèntan li e li fèt pou bay amelyorasyon kalite lavi ki ede fè mond lan vin yon pi bon kote.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This residence is unified with a single-color tile exterior, creating a simple and calm presence.
The consistent material texture brings tranquility to the building and allows it to blend gently with its surroundings.
With very few windows, the design ensures a high level of privacy, while the courtyard provides a rich and reassuring space.
Simple in form, the house achieves a strong presence through its materials and proportions.
Dimensions & Packaging: Land area 305 square meters
Building area 145 square meters
Tags: House, Architecture, Architects, Building, Japan
Production Technology: Two-story wooden building
Design Challenge: In Japan, where rainfall is frequent drainage systems are typically required however to avoid compromising the architectural design, this project incorporates a carefully considered roof form that disperses rainwater. This approach ensures functional performance while preserving the visual integrity of the building.
Research: This residence employs a restrained lighting strategy in which ceiling fixtures are minimized except in areas requiring higher levels of illumination such as the kitchen with indirect and accent lighting used to establish a calm and restful atmosphere. By lowering the ceiling heights of the private rooms a clear distinction is established from the double-height living space enabling a diversity of spatial scales to be experienced within a single dwelling.
Inspiration: To ensure privacy the house is designed in a courtyard layout forming a continuous loop around the central garden.
From the living dining and kitchen area all rooms can be seen across the courtyard through the windows
allowing the presence of family members to be felt at all times.
Organized around the courtyard the spaces are gently connected creating a home that respects a sense of closeness
while allowing each person to spend time comfortably.
Project Duration: Built in Tottori, Japan in 2025
Operation Flow: The LDK limits the number of windows facing the exterior, and a tall double-height space is introduced to secure natural light. Windows are positioned at a higher level to bring soft daylight into the interior while maintaining privacy creating a bright and open living environment.
Image Credits: Photographer Senichiro Nogami