Two Sails Xanî by Yukihiro Nakagawa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn in Dîzayna Mîmarî, Avahî û Strukturê Competition Category.

HesinMîmarî· 2026

Two Sails Xanî

by Yukihiro Nakagawa

Client: MASTER CRAFT Co.Ltd

Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn Winner in Mîmarî Category

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The Design

About Two Sails Xanî

Du Çarox xaniyekî kenarê deryayê ye ku ji bo malbateke du nifşî hatiye sêwirandin. Ev avahiya darîn a du qatî li Okayama ya Japonyayê ye, bi rûberê avahiyê 250 metre çargoşe li ser parçeyek erdê 800 metre çargoşe. Şêweya banî çaroxa keştiyekê tîne bîra mirov û alîkariyê dike ku ronahiya xwezayî û bayê deryayê bikevin hundir. Cihên jiyanê li herêmên bakur û başûr hatine dabeşkirin, da ku her nifş taybetiya xwe biparêze. Korîdorek banîkirî her du herêman bi hev ve girêdide û di rojên baranê de jî rê dide çûn û hatinê. Dîwarên derve bi metalê berxwedêr hatine nixumandin ku li hemberî jengbûna ji hewaya deryayê xwe ragire.

The Recognition

About the Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn

Two Sails Xanî 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 Two Sails Xanî 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. Two Sails Xanî ji ber baldariya xwe tê rêzgirtin û hatiye sêwirandin da ku kalîteya jiyanê baştir bike û alîkariya çêtirkirina dinyayê bike.

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