Yokohama Tsuzuki 戸建住宅 by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 銅賞 in 建築・建物・構造物デザイン Competition Category.
銅建築· 2025
Yokohama Tsuzuki 戸建住宅
by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai
Client: Skymission
A' Design Award 銅賞 Winner in 建築 Category
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About Yokohama Tsuzuki 戸建住宅
横浜都筑は、日本の人口密集した市街地に建つ戸建住宅である。計画は、地域の法規が許す限り大きく確保した中央の中庭を中心に構成されている。すべての部屋が中庭に面しているため、内部はひとつながりの空間として感じられる。どの部屋からも空が見え、室内にいながら季節の移ろいを感じ取ることができる。間取りは可変性を備え、家族の暮らしの変化に応じて柔軟に対応できる。敷地面積は213.98平方メートル、延床面積は160.02平方メートルである。この設計は、光と風を日々の暮らしに取り込んできた日本の伝統的な住まいの在り方を受け継いでいる。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 銅賞
Yokohama Tsuzuki 戸建住宅は、創造性、独創性、鋭い洞察力で際立つ傑出したデザインに授与される、高い権威をもつ評価である A' Design Award 銅賞の受賞作品です。銅賞の受賞作品は、十分に巧みで印象的なほど創造的な工芸品であり、デザイナーの豊富な経験、想像力、機知を裏づけています。Yokohama Tsuzuki 戸建住宅は、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される品であり、顕著にプロフェッショナルで革新的であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 銅賞を受賞したデザインは、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術のベストプラクティスを取り入れており、細部への配慮に優れています。Yokohama Tsuzuki 戸建住宅は、ニーズを見事に満たし、欲求に触れ、感情を魅了し、好奇心を引きつけます。
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
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