Nomad House 住宅 by Ryoko Ogoshi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 銀賞 in インテリア空間・展示デザイン Competition Category.

銀インテリア· 2026

Nomad House 住宅

by Ryoko Ogoshi

A' Design Award 銀賞 Winner in インテリア Category

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The Design

About Nomad House 住宅

ノマドハウス・レジデンシャルは、東京にある築40年の鉄筋コンクリート造住宅のリノベーションです。「ノマド的な暮らし」に着想を得て、世界各国の都市に住んできたクライアントのために設計されました。それらの場所を再現するのではなく、光、素材、空間を通してその雰囲気を表現し、東京にフレキシブルな生活の拠点をつくり出しています。不要な仕上げを取り除くことで、既存構造の持つ個性を顕在化させました。断熱性能の向上、設備の刷新、法規への適合により、現代の都市生活に向けたポテンシャルを最大限に引き出しています。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀賞

Nomad House 住宅は、見事で印象的なハイエンドのデザインに授与される、非常に権威ある評価である A' Design Award 銀賞の受賞作品です。銀賞の受賞作品は、きわめて輝かしく創造性に富んだ作品であり、デザイナーの傑出した専門知識、才能、洞察力を示しています。Nomad House 住宅は、素晴らしい代表作であり、驚くほどプロフェッショナルで、深く革新的であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 銀賞を受賞したデザインは、非常に注目すべき称賛される発明であり、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術の境界に寄与し、それを前進させます。Nomad House 住宅は、多くの人に羨まれる創造物であり、欲求を呼び覚まし、前向きな感情をもたらし、驚きと感嘆を灯します。

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: This project reimagines a 40-year-old residence as a spatial response to contemporary nomadic living.

Rather than simply reorganizing functions, the design establishes a layered spatial sequence that transitions from openness to intimacy. The upper floor is conceived as a continuous, light-filled living space, while more private functions are embedded within the lower levels and basement. This vertical organization creates a gradual shift in atmosphere, allowing different modes of inhabitation to coexist.

A private bar space in the basement introduces a contrasting, introspective layer within the house, reinforcing the multiplicity of spatial experiences.

By carefully removing existing layers instead of adding new elements, the project reveals the latent spatial potential of the original concrete structure, transforming constraints into opportunities. Building services are thoughtfully integrated within the structural framework, resulting in a refined and cohesive architectural expression.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project renovates a 40-year-old reinforced concrete residence while preserving the original structural frame. Mechanical and electrical systems were reorganized within existing constraints, with spatial planning closely coordinated with building services.

The top floor features a sloped ceiling that maximizes spatial volume, while the intermediate levels accommodate bedrooms and wet areas, forming a more private and functional layer. The basement houses a private man cave with a bar, creating a contrasting, enclosed and introspective environment.

Together, these vertically layered spaces establish a gradation from openness to intimacy throughout the house.
Tags: Nomadic Living, Residential Interior, Interior Renovation, Contemporary Interior, Multi-Level Living, Experiential Interior, Man Cave
Production Technology: The renovation preserves the existing reinforced concrete structure while transforming its spatial potential.

The design was developed based on detailed on-site investigations and structural assessments conducted prior to construction. Mechanical and electrical systems were reorganized within existing constraints, integrating structure, building services, and interior planning into a cohesive whole.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was reorganizing the spatial layout within the constraints of the existing structure. Careful coordination between structure, building services, and interior design was essential to achieve spatial clarity and functionality.
Research: This project investigates how an existing residential structure can be reinterpreted for contemporary urban living through spatial reorganization rather than superficial renovation. By carefully reading the existing structure, building services, and circulation, the design explores how layered atmospheres and spatial depth can be created within architectural constraints.
Inspiration: This project reinterprets a 40-year-old reinforced concrete residence in Tokyo by carefully removing existing layers to reveal its latent spatial potential. The design is informed by a contemporary nomadic lifestyle, reflecting a client who has lived across multiple cities and continues to travel. Rather than defining the house as a fixed residence, it is conceived as a place of return between journeys, where personal memories gradually emerge through everyday inhabitation.
Project Duration: This project was designed and realized in Tokyo, Japan.
The design and construction period extended from August 2024 to December 2025.
Operation Flow: Design development was guided by drawings, on-site investigations, and structural inspections. Continuous on-site evaluation allowed adjustments to be made while maintaining spatial clarity.
Image Credits: images: Photography by Koji Fujii / TOREAL, Inc.
Video: Directed and edited by Ryoko Ogoshi