Stack Up Malê by Kazuma Kobayashi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn in Dîzayna Mîmarî, Avahî û Strukturê Competition Category.

HesinMîmarî· 2025

Stack Up Malê

by Kazuma Kobayashi

Client: KENBO Co., Ltd.

Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn Winner in Mîmarî Category

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The Design

About Stack Up Malê

Stack Up xaniyekî du-qatî ye ku ji darê hatiye çêkirin û li herêmeke bajarî ya tijî hatiye avakirin. Derveyê xanî mîna komek qutiyên bi mezinahiyên cuda xuya dike, ku vê yekê hestek kûrahiyê dide avahiyê. Pace hatine bicihkirin da ku dîmena ji kolanê were sînordarkirin, û panelên mezin ên camî ronahiya xwezayî tînin hundir. Nizmahiya bilind hestek fireh û berfirehiyê zêde dike. Hewşek dihêle ronahî û hewa têkevin hundir, di heman demê de nihêniya hundir jî diparêze. Darek mezin a di baxçe de wek perdeyek kar dike. Baxçe herwiha wek cihê bezîna kûçikan hatiye sazkirin, bi perde û derenceyên li bilindahiyên ewle.

The Recognition

About the Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn

Stack Up Malê xelatgirê Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn e, nasîneke bi prestîj ku ji sêwiranên baş re tê dayîn, yên ku pêdiviyên pîşeyî û pîşesaziyê yên ku ji afirandinên baş hatine sêwirandin têne hêvîkirin tînin cih. Xelatgirên Hesinînê jêhatîbûna mezin, pisporiya bilind, têgihiştina pisporî û kapasîteya afirîner a afirînerên xwe nîşan didin. Tê hêvîkirin ku Stack Up Malê afirandineke pir hatiye rêzgirtin, sitayişkirin û delal, pratîkî û nûjen be. Ev sêwirana bi Hesinînê serketî pratîkên çêtirîn ên pîşesaziyê yekgirtî dike û xwedî taybetmendiyên teknîkî yên jêhatî ye ku bi zanîn û jêhatîbûnê ve girêdayî ne. Stack Up Malê ji ber baldariya xwe tê rêzgirtin û hatiye sêwirandin da ku kalîteya jiyanê baştir bike û alîkariya çêtirkirina dinyayê bike.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This building was designed to achieve an open space while protecting privacy in an environment where the surrounding buildings are close together. The placement of the windows was adjusted to take into account the view from the outside. The interior was designed with a high ceiling to create a pleasant sense of spaciousness while reducing the sense of oppression. Furthermore large glass was effectivel placed to bring in plenty of natural light creating a bright and open space.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area 400 square meters
Building area 155 square meters
Tags: house, box, japan, Architecture, garden, pet
Production Technology: wooden Second story building
Design Challenge: At the client's request we incorporated a design that would make the miscellaneous goods collected as a hobby stand out in the home. We adjusted the interior materials and colors to create a space that would bring out the appeal of the miscellaneous goods. In addition the garden design is centered around stones and we designed it to harmonize with the interior while making the most of the texture of natural materials.
Research: We carefully considered the optimal window layout taking into account the surrounding environment. We made sure to incorporate the client's request for large windows while also making sure to create a space where they could live comfortably. In particular we planted a large tree in the garden and used it as a screen. This allowed us to block out the view from outside while also letting in a pleasant amount of light creating a living room with a sense of openness.
Inspiration: This house is located in the city center but we aimed to create a space that would provide a high level of privacy and a sense of comfort similar to that of a resort hotel. The building has a design that resembles overlapping boxes giving it a sense of depth. In addition by incorporating a design with a courtyard we have created an open space. While allowing in natural light and wind, we have created a private space where you can spend time without worrying about the eyes of those around you.
Project Duration: Built in Kurashiki City Okayama Prefecture in 2023
Operation Flow: The garden is designed to be used as a dog run and a spacious area has been secured where pets can run around freely. Safety has also been taken into consideration and by carefully selecting the height of the fences and stairs an environment has been created where dogs can live comfortably.
Image Credits: Photographer Senichiro Nogami