Two Sails 住宅 by Yukihiro Nakagawa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 鉄賞 in 建築・建物・構造物デザイン Competition Category.
鉄建築· 2026
Two Sails 住宅
Client: MASTER CRAFT Co.Ltd
A' Design Award 鉄賞 Winner in 建築 Category
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About Two Sails 住宅
「Two Sails(トゥー・セイルズ)」は、二世帯家族のために設計された海辺の住宅である。木造2階建てのこの建物は日本の岡山県に建ち、敷地面積800平方メートル、建築面積は250平方メートルである。船の帆を思わせる屋根形状が、自然光と海風を室内へと導く役割を果たしている。居住空間は北側と南側のゾーンに分けられ、それぞれの世帯がプライバシーを保てるよう配慮されている。屋根付きの回廊が二つのゾーンをつなぎ、雨の日でも快適に行き来できる。外壁には潮風による腐食に強い、耐久性の高い金属材を採用している。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 鉄賞
Two Sails 住宅は、よく設計された創造物に期待される専門的・産業的要件を満たす優れたデザインに授与される、権威ある評価である A' Design Award 鉄賞の受賞作品です。鉄賞の受賞作品は、制作者の高い技量、高度な専門性、専門家としての理解、創造的な能力を示しています。Two Sails 住宅は、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される、実用的で革新的な創造物であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 鉄賞を受賞したデザインは、業界のベストプラクティスを統合し、ノウハウと才能に結びついた有能な技術的特性を備えています。Two Sails 住宅は、その徹底ぶりで尊敬され、世界をより良い場所にするための生活の質の向上をもたらすよう設計されています。
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
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