Yokohama Tsuzuki Eefamilljenhaus by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai

Yokohama Tsuzuki Eefamilljenhaus by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award an Bronze in Architektur, Gebai an Strukturdesign Competition Category.

BronzeArchitektur· 2025

Yokohama Tsuzuki Eefamilljenhaus

by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai

Client: Skymission

A' Design Award an Bronze Winner in Architektur Category

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The Design

About Yokohama Tsuzuki Eefamilljenhaus

Yokohama Tsuzuki ass en Eefamilljenhaus, dat an engem dicht bebauten urbanen Beräich a Japan gebaut gouf. De Grondrëss ass ronderëm en zentralen Hof organiséiert, deen esou grouss gehale gëtt, wéi et déi lokal Reglementer erlaben. All Zëmmeren sinn op den Hof ausgeriicht, sou datt den Interieur wéi een zesummenhängenden Raum wierkt. Den Himmel bleift vun all Zëmmer aus siichtbar an markéiert den Wiessel vun de Saisonen am Interieur. D'Layout ass flexibel a kann un déi verännerlech Bedierfnisser vun der Famill ugepasst ginn. D'Site huet eng Fläch vu 213,98 Quadratmeter an d'Gesamtwunnfläch beleeft sech op 160,02 Quadratmeter. D'Design orientéiert sech un traditionelle japanesche Haiser, déi Liicht a Loft an den Alldag bruecht hunn.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award an Bronze

Yokohama Tsuzuki Eefamilljenhaus ass e Gewënner vum A' Design Award an Bronze, enger héich prestigiéiser Unerkennung, déi un erausragend Designe vergi gëtt, déi sech duerch Kreativitéit, Erfindungsgab a Schlauheet ausgezeechnen. Bronze-Gewënner si voll Fäegkeet a opfälleg kreativ Wierker, déi déi grouss Erfahrung, d'Fantasie an d'Ressourceréichtum vun hire Designer bestätegen. Et gëtt erwaart, datt Yokohama Tsuzuki Eefamilljenhaus e héich geschätzt, bewonnert a beléifte Géigestand ass, bemierkenswäert professionell an innovativ. Dëst mam Bronze ausgezeechent Design integréiert déi beschte Praktike vun der Konscht, der Wëssenschaft, vum Design an der Technologie an zeechent sech duerch Opmierksamkeet fir Detailer aus. Yokohama Tsuzuki Eefamilljenhaus erfëllt Bedierfnesser exzellent, beréiert Wënsch, bezauberet Gefiller an erweckt Neigierecht.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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