Yokohama Tsuzuki Whare Motuhake by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Waihanga, Whare me te Hanganga Competition Category.
ParahiWaihanga· 2025
Yokohama Tsuzuki Whare Motuhake
by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai
Client: Skymission
A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Waihanga Category
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About Yokohama Tsuzuki Whare Motuhake
Ko Yokohama Tsuzuki he whare motuhake i hangaia i roto i tētahi rohe tāone kī tonu i te taupori i Hapani. Ko te mahere kua whakaritea huri noa i tētahi marae pokapū, e pupuri ana i te rahi kia rite ki te mea e whakaaetia ana e ngā ture o te rohe. Ko ngā rūma katoa e anga ana ki te marae, nō reira ko te taiwhanga o roto ka kitea he wāhi kotahi kua hono. Ka kitea tonu te rangi mai i ia rūma, e tohu ana i te panoni o ngā wā o te tau i roto i te whare. He ngāwari te whakariterite o te hoahoa, ā, ka taea te whakarōpū anō i te mea ka rerekē ngā hiahia o te whānau. Ko te rahi o te wāhi 213.98 mita pauna, ā, ko te rahi katoa o te papa he 160.02 mita pauna. Ko te hoahoa e whai ana i ngā whare tuku iho o Hapani, nāna nei i kawe te māramatanga me te hau ki roto i te noho o ia rā.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Parahi
Ko Yokohama Tsuzuki Whare Motuhake te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Yokohama Tsuzuki Whare Motuhake he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Yokohama Tsuzuki Whare Motuhake i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.
Behind the Design
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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
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