Two Sails Māja by Yukihiro Nakagawa 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

Two Sails Māja

by Yukihiro Nakagawa

Client: MASTER CRAFT Co.Ltd

Dzelzs balva A' Design Award Winner in Arhitektūra Category

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The Design

About Two Sails Māja

Two Sails ir piejūras māja, kas projektēta divu paaudžu ģimenei. Divstāvu koka ēka atrodas Okajamā, Japānā, ar 250 kvadrātmetru apbūves platību uz 800 kvadrātmetru zemes gabala. Jumta forma atgādina kuģa buru un palīdz ievadīt dabisko gaismu un jūras brīzes interjerā. Dzīvojamās telpas ir sadalītas ziemeļu un dienvidu zonās, lai katra paaudze saglabātu savu privātumu. Segta gaiteņa pāreja savieno abas zonas un ļauj pārvietoties pat lietainās dienās. Ārsienas ir apšūtas ar izturīgu metālu, kas nodrošina aizsardzību pret jūras gaisa izraisīto koroziju.

The Recognition

About the Dzelzs balva A' Design Award

Two Sails 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 Two Sails 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. Two Sails 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 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