Douraku-ann Efitrano Fisotroana Dite Azo Entina nataon'i Tsukasa Kawahara and Tadayuki Yabuta

Ny endrika Douraku-ann Efitrano Fisotroana Dite Azo Entina nataon'i Tsukasa Kawahara and Tadayuki Yabuta dia mpandresy sarobidy amin'ny 2026 A' Design Award Vy amin'ny Sokajin'ny Fifanintsanana Famolavolana Habaka Anatiny ary Fampisehoana.

VyAnatiny· 2026

Douraku-ann Efitrano Fisotroana Dite Azo Entina

nataon'i Tsukasa Kawahara and Tadayuki Yabuta

Mpanjifa: Portable Tea Room Douraku-ann

Mpandresy A' Design Award Vy amin'ny Sokajy Anatiny

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Momba ny Douraku-ann Efitrano Fisotroana Dite Azo Entina

Douraku-ann dia efitrano fisotroana dite azo entina, natao hampiasaina vonjimaika amin'ny toerana samihafa. Ny drafitra misy tatami roa dia manaraka ny foto-kevitra japoney nentim-paharazana momba ny fandaminana ny toerana ao anatin'ny velarana kely. Ny rafitra dia vita amin'ny hazo sedera avy any an-toerana sy hazo fisaka sedera, natambatra tamin'ny fitaovana fampitohizana vy mba hahazoana fahamafisana sy lanja maivana. Ny takela-drindrina dia vita amin'ny sisa tavela avy amin'ny ahitra rush, ilay akora ampiasaina amin'ny gorodona tatami. Ny singa fototra dia mirefy 2000 mm ny sakany, ny halaliny ary ny haavony, ary azo itarina amin'ny fampiana singa hafa. Ny faritra azo aforitra dia mahatonga ny fanangonana tsy mila fitaovana, ny fitaterana mora ary ny fampiasana miverimberina.

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Nandresy ny A' Design Award Vy ny famolavolana Douraku-ann Efitrano Fisotroana Dite Azo Entina, fankasitrahana malaza omena ny famolavolana tsara izay mahafeno ny fepetra ara-barotra sy ara-indostria andrasana amin'ny famoronana natao tsara. Ny mpandresy Vy dia mampiseho fahaiza-manao lehibe, fahaizana manokana ambony, fahatakarana manam-pahaizana ary fahaizana mamorona an'ireo mpamorona azy. Andrasana ho famoronana ankasitrahana be, ankafizina ary tiana izay azo ampiharina sady vaovao ny famolavolana Douraku-ann Efitrano Fisotroana Dite Azo Entina. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Vy ity dia mampiray ny fomba fanao tsara indrindra amin'ny indostria ary manana toetra ara-teknika mahomby mifandray amin'ny fahalalana sy ny talenta. Ny famolavolana Douraku-ann Efitrano Fisotroana Dite Azo Entina dia hajaina noho ny fitandremany ary natao hanome fanatsarana ny kalitaon'ny fiainana izay manampy hahatonga ny tontolo ho toerana tsara kokoa.

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Toetra Manokana: This project originated from the intention to reinterpret Japan’s environmentally mindful culture and the philosophy of mottainai in a socially meaningful way. By transforming leftover materials from furniture production into architectural components, the design preserves the aesthetics of traditional Japanese spaces while reducing waste and promoting sustainable practices. The two‑tatami tea room, known for its ability to create intimacy and cultural depth within a small footprint, serves as the conceptual foundation for this portable community space.
Douraku-ann demonstrates that meaningful social interaction does not require large or permanent architecture.
Its modular frame, foldable panels, and simple assembly with basic tools enable the structure to be transported,
reused, and installed repeatedly with minimal environmental burden. This mobility democratizes access to
Japanese spatial culture and encourages spontaneous gatherings in diverse environments.
By merging reclaimed materials with contemporary construction methods, the project proposes a sustainable model for community‑oriented architecture. It is both a continuation of cultural heritage and a forward‑looking vision for environmentally responsible spatial design—an intimate space that fosters human connection while minimizing ecological impact.
Refy & Fonosana: Douraku-ann's structure is composed of pillars and beams crafted from domestic cedar and cedar plywood. The frame is assembled using REV metal joint units, ensuring high structural stability while maintaining a lightweight and highly portable form. Its basic module measures W2000mm x D2000mm x H2000mm + H300mm and can be expanded by adding additional units. The foldable, modular system allows for efficient packing, easy transportation, and flexible installation across diverse environments.

The wall panels are sustainable components made from off‑cuts of rush grass, the raw material used in traditional tatami flooring, further reinforcing the project's ecological ethos. Each element incorporates a contemporary aesthetic while utilizing environmentally responsible Japanese materials, resulting in a structure that harmonizes technical precision with cultural authenticity.
Marika: Portable Tea Room, Dourakuann, Japanese Spatial Culture, Modular Architecture, Joint System, Sustainable Design, Reclaimed Wood, Community Formation, Small Public Space, Wabi Sabi, Hospitality Space, Mobile Architecture, Foldable Structure, Cultural Reinterpretation, Design Research, Spatial Intimacy, Pop up Space, Traditional and Contemporary, Human Interaction Design
Teknolojia Famokarana: Douraku-ann is a portable Japanese style spatial unit constructed from recycled timber and an engineered assembly frame. The joint system was optimized to achieve strength and stability with minimal components allowing quick assembly.

Foldable elements combine portability with durability, enabling flexible modular configurations. Recycled timber from furniture production is refined through careful finishing enhancing sustainability. The project reinterprets the traditional two-tatami tea room in a contemporary form creating a culturally rich and environmentally conscious space.
Fanamby Endrika: The main challenge was achieving portability ease of assembly and structural durability while preserving the essence of the traditional tea room. Adapting a fixed delicate architectural form into a mobile structure required reinterpretation of its cultural values.

Constraints included safety regulations material selection and production feasibility. These were addressed through a modular joint system foldable components and repeated testing. The project demonstrates that traditional aesthetics and modern mobility can coexist and create new forms of social interaction.
Fikarohana: This practice-based design research explores adapting the traditional Japanese tea room to contemporary lifestyles through the portable tea room Douraku-ann. The study investigates how compact spatial units influence community formation and interpersonal dialogue.

From 2012 to 2025 installations were conducted in diverse environments to collect qualitative data through observation interviews and analysis. Experiments with alternative materials examined adaptability.

Results show that even a minimal space can generate comfort and intimacy encouraging meaningful conversations among strangers. The study highlights how portability and traditional spatial principles can create new small public spaces and reshape social relationships.
Aingam-panahy: Douraku-ann is a mobile collapsible tea room that can be deployed in virtually any environment, creating a refined traditional Japanese spatial experience. This compact structure embodies the aesthetics of Japanese beauty and the spirit of hospitality, offering an intimate setting with cultural depth. Crafted using reclaimed timber and off‑cuts from traditional materials, it also reflects an eco‑conscious approach rooted in the Japanese philosophy of valuing resources. Its mobility enables it to introduce an authentic Japanese atmosphere with elegance and precision. As a contemporary reinterpretation of historical communal spaces, it carries forward cultural lineage while evoking tranquility and the contemplative qualities of wabi‑sabi.
Faharetan'ny Tetikasa: Douraku-ann was conceived by Tsukasa Kawahara and installed for a one-day event in Kyoto, Japan on March 12, 2023. The project demonstrated the qualities of modern Japanese architecture while emphasizing the importance of cultural preservation. It also included field studies to deepen its cultural and architectural relevance.
Fizotr'asa: Douraku-ann creates an immediate Japanese atmosphere in any setting and adapts to various uses. It can function as a Japanese style room community hub conversation space tea ceremony area relaxation space or retreat depending on user needs.
The modular frame assembles without tools, and panels unfold to form a complete environment within minutes. Once installed, it naturally encourages calmness, dialogue and shared experiences. Its versatility allows users to shape the space freely, making it a platform for interaction and community building.
Mpikambana ao amin'ny Ekipa: Tsukasa Kawahara Chief Designer
Tadayuki Yabuta Designer
Kana Hashizume Designer
Koji Sakai Director
Ayumi Shima Collaborative Designer
Tomoyuki Kitatani Designer
Dourakuann Team
Loharanon-tsary: Photo Basic Style Douraku-ann Seishi Maeda
Event Documentation Tadayuki Yabuta
Arrangement Style Yoshiaki Kita