Rising 1 Māja by Yusuke Tanaka is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Dzelzs balva A' Design Award in Arhitektūras, ēku un būvju dizains Competition Category.

DzelzsArhitektūra· 2026

Rising 1 Māja

by Yusuke Tanaka

Client: Be RIS1NG Architects

Dzelzs balva A' Design Award Winner in Arhitektūra Category

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The Design

About Rising 1 Māja

Rising 1 ir divstāvu koka māja, kas uzcelta Totori, Japānā. Ēkas eksterjeru vieno vienkrāsainas flīzes, kas piešķir tai vienkāršu un mierīgu klātbūtni. Uz āru ir vērsti tikai daži logi, tāpēc tiek saglabāts augsts privātuma līmenis. Telpas ir izkārtotas nepārtrauktā lokā ap centrālo iekšpagalmu. No dzīvojamās istabas, ēdamistabas un virtuves zonas visas telpas ir redzamas pāri iekšpagalmam. Divstāvu augstuma telpa un augsti logi ienes interjerā maigu dienasgaismu. Zemes gabala platība ir 305 kvadrātmetri, un apbūves platība ir 145 kvadrātmetri.

The Recognition

About the Dzelzs balva A' Design Award

Rising 1 Māja ir Dzelzs balvas A' Design Award ieguvējs, prestiža atzinība, ko piešķir labiem dizainiem, kas atbilst profesionālajām un rūpnieciskajām prasībām, kādas sagaidāmas no labi izstrādātiem darbiem. Dzelzs ieguvēji parāda to radītāju lielo prasmi, augsto specializāciju, ekspertu izpratni un radošo spēju. Sagaidāms, ka Rising 1 Māja būs augsti vērtēts, apbrīnots un cienīts darbs, praktisks un inovatīvs. Šis ar Dzelzs balvu apbalvotais dizains integrē nozares labāko praksi un tam ir kompetentas tehniskās īpašības, kas saistītas ar zinātību un talantu. Rising 1 Māja tiek cienīts par rūpību un ir izstrādāts, lai uzlabotu dzīves kvalitāti un palīdzētu padarīt pasauli labāku.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: This residence is unified with a single-color tile exterior, creating a simple and calm presence.
The consistent material texture brings tranquility to the building and allows it to blend gently with its surroundings.
With very few windows, the design ensures a high level of privacy, while the courtyard provides a rich and reassuring space.
Simple in form, the house achieves a strong presence through its materials and proportions.
Dimensions & Packaging: Land area 305 square meters
Building area 145 square meters
Tags: House, Architecture, Architects, Building, Japan
Production Technology: Two-story wooden building
Design Challenge: In Japan, where rainfall is frequent drainage systems are typically required however to avoid compromising the architectural design, this project incorporates a carefully considered roof form that disperses rainwater. This approach ensures functional performance while preserving the visual integrity of the building.
Research: This residence employs a restrained lighting strategy in which ceiling fixtures are minimized except in areas requiring higher levels of illumination such as the kitchen with indirect and accent lighting used to establish a calm and restful atmosphere. By lowering the ceiling heights of the private rooms a clear distinction is established from the double-height living space enabling a diversity of spatial scales to be experienced within a single dwelling.
Inspiration: To ensure privacy the house is designed in a courtyard layout forming a continuous loop around the central garden.
From the living dining and kitchen area all rooms can be seen across the courtyard through the windows
allowing the presence of family members to be felt at all times.
Organized around the courtyard the spaces are gently connected creating a home that respects a sense of closeness
while allowing each person to spend time comfortably.
Project Duration: Built in Tottori, Japan in 2025
Operation Flow: The LDK limits the number of windows facing the exterior, and a tall double-height space is introduced to secure natural light. Windows are positioned at a higher level to bring soft daylight into the interior while maintaining privacy creating a bright and open living environment.
Image Credits: Photographer Senichiro Nogami