Rising 1 Hús by Yusuke Tanaka is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award í járni in Arkitektúr, bygginga- og mannvirkjahönnun Competition Category.

JárnArkitektúr· 2026

Rising 1 Hús

by Yusuke Tanaka

Client: Be RIS1NG Architects

A' Design Award í járni Winner in Arkitektúr Category

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The Design

About Rising 1 Hús

Rising 1 er tveggja hæða timburhús byggt í Tottori í Japan. Ytra byrðið er samræmt með einlitum flísum sem gefa byggingunni einfalda og rólega ásýnd. Fáir gluggar snúa út á við og því er miklu einkalífi haldið. Herbergin eru skipulögð í samfelldri hringrás umhverfis miðlægan innigarð. Frá stofu, borðstofu og eldhúsi má sjá öll herbergin yfir innigarðinn. Tvöföld lofthæð og háir gluggar hleypa mjúkri dagsbirtu inn í innra rýmið. Lóðin er 305 fermetrar og byggingin er 145 fermetrar.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award í járni

Rising 1 Hús vann A' Design Award í járni, virta viðurkenningu sem veitt er góðum hönnunarverkum sem uppfylla þær faglegu og iðnaðarlegu kröfur sem gerðar eru til vel hannaðra sköpunarverka. Sigurvegarar í járni sýna mikla færni, mikla sérhæfingu, sérfræðiskilning og skapandi getu höfunda sinna. Þess er vænst að Rising 1 Hús sé mjög metið, dáð og elskað sköpunarverk sem er hagnýtt og nýstárlegt. Þetta hönnunarverk sem vann A' Design Award í járni sameinar bestu starfsvenjur greinarinnar og hefur hæfa tæknilega eiginleika tengda þekkingu og hæfileikum. Rising 1 Hús er virt fyrir nákvæmni sína og er hannað til að veita lífsgæðabætur sem hjálpa til við að gera heiminn að betri stað.

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