Two Sails Ụlọ by Yukihiro Nakagawa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe in Nhazi Ụlọ Owu, Ụlọ na Ihe Owuwu Competition Category.

IgweỤlọ Owu· 2026

Two Sails Ụlọ

by Yukihiro Nakagawa

Client: MASTER CRAFT Co.Ltd

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe Winner in Ụlọ Owu Category

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The Design

About Two Sails Ụlọ

Two Sails bụ ụlọ dị n'akụkụ oke osimiri nke e mere maka ezinụlọ ọgbọ abụọ. Ụlọ osisi ahụ nwere okpukpu abụọ dị na Okayama, Japan, nwere mpaghara owuwu nke square mita 250 n'elu ala nwere square mita 800. Ụdị elu ụlọ ahụ na-echetara ụgbọ mmiri nwere akwa ọkọlọtọ, ọ na-enyekwa aka ịdọbata ìhè okike na ikuku oke osimiri n'ime ụlọ. E kewara ebe obibi ụzọ abụọ, mpaghara ugwu na mpaghara ndịda, ka ọgbọ ọ bụla nwee nzuzo nke ya. Ụzọ mgbatị nwere mkpuchi elu na-ejikọta mpaghara abụọ ahụ ma na-enye ohere ịgagharị ọbụna n'ụbọchị mmiri ozuzo. E ji ígwè siri ike na-eguzogide nchara sitere na ikuku oke osimiri kpuchie ahụ mgbidi ndị dị n'èzí.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe

Two Sails Ụlọ meriri A' Design Award nke Igwe, nnabata dị ugwu e nyere design ndị dị mma nke na-emezu ihe ndị a chọrọ n'ọrụ na ụlọ ọrụ nke a na-atụ anya n'ihe e kere eke ndị e mere nke ọma. Ndị meriri na Igwe na-egosi nka buru ibu, ọkachamara dị elu, nghọta ọkachamara na ikike imepụta nke ndị kere ha. A na-atụ anya na Two Sails Ụlọ ga-abụ ihe e kere eke a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya nke bụ ihe bara uru ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Igwe na-ejikọta ụzọ kacha mma nke ụlọ ọrụ ma nwee àgwà teknụzụ kwesịrị ekwesị jikọtara na ihe ọmụma na talent. A na-asọpụrụ Two Sails Ụlọ maka nlezianya ya ma e mere ya ka ọ nye mmeziwanye ndụ nke na-enyere aka ime ka ụwa bụrụ ebe ka mma.

Behind the Design

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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