Stack Up Dar by Kazuma Kobayashi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid in Disinn tal-Arkitettura, Bini u Strutturi Competition Category.

ĦadidArkitettura· 2025

Stack Up Dar

by Kazuma Kobayashi

Client: KENBO Co., Ltd.

Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid Winner in Arkitettura Category

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The Design

About Stack Up Dar

Stack Up hija dar tal-injam ta' żewġ sulari mibnija f'żona urbana densa. L-estern jixbah munzell ta' kaxxi ta' daqsijiet differenti, li jagħti lill-bini sens ta' fond. It-twieqi tqiegħdu b'mod li jillimitaw il-veduti mit-triq, filwaqt li pannelli kbar tal-ħġieġ idaħħlu dawl naturali. Saqaf għoli jżid sens ta' spazjożità. Bitħa interna tippermetti li d-dawl u l-arja jidħlu filwaqt li tinżamm il-privatezza tal-intern. Siġra kbira fil-ġnien taġixxi bħala xkiel viżiv. Il-ġnien huwa arranġat ukoll bħala spazju fejn jistgħu jiġru l-klieb, b'ċnut u taraġ f'għoljiet siguri.

The Recognition

About the Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid

Stack Up Dar huwa rebbieħ tal-Premju A' Design Award tal-Ħadid, rikonoxximent prestiġjuż mogħti lil disinji tajbin li jissodisfaw ir-rekwiżiti professjonali u industrijali mistennija minn ħolqien imfassal tajjeb. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Ħadid juru l-ħila kbira, l-ispeċjalizzazzjoni għolja, il-fehim espert u l-kapaċità kreattiva tal-ħallieqa tagħhom. Huwa mistenni li Stack Up Dar ikun ħolqien imqabbar ħafna, mammirat u maħbub li huwa prattiku u innovattiv. Dan id-disinn rebbieħ tal-Ħadid jintegra l-aħjar prattiki tal-industrija u għandu karatteristiċi tekniċi kompetenti marbuta mal-għarfien u t-talent. Stack Up Dar huwa rispettat għall-eżattezza tiegħu u mfassal biex itejjeb il-kwalità tal-ħajja u jgħin jagħmel id-dinja post aħjar.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This building was designed to achieve an open space while protecting privacy in an environment where the surrounding buildings are close together. The placement of the windows was adjusted to take into account the view from the outside. The interior was designed with a high ceiling to create a pleasant sense of spaciousness while reducing the sense of oppression. Furthermore large glass was effectivel placed to bring in plenty of natural light creating a bright and open space.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area 400 square meters
Building area 155 square meters
Tags: house, box, japan, Architecture, garden, pet
Production Technology: wooden Second story building
Design Challenge: At the client's request we incorporated a design that would make the miscellaneous goods collected as a hobby stand out in the home. We adjusted the interior materials and colors to create a space that would bring out the appeal of the miscellaneous goods. In addition the garden design is centered around stones and we designed it to harmonize with the interior while making the most of the texture of natural materials.
Research: We carefully considered the optimal window layout taking into account the surrounding environment. We made sure to incorporate the client's request for large windows while also making sure to create a space where they could live comfortably. In particular we planted a large tree in the garden and used it as a screen. This allowed us to block out the view from outside while also letting in a pleasant amount of light creating a living room with a sense of openness.
Inspiration: This house is located in the city center but we aimed to create a space that would provide a high level of privacy and a sense of comfort similar to that of a resort hotel. The building has a design that resembles overlapping boxes giving it a sense of depth. In addition by incorporating a design with a courtyard we have created an open space. While allowing in natural light and wind, we have created a private space where you can spend time without worrying about the eyes of those around you.
Project Duration: Built in Kurashiki City Okayama Prefecture in 2023
Operation Flow: The garden is designed to be used as a dog run and a spacious area has been secured where pets can run around freely. Safety has also been taken into consideration and by carefully selecting the height of the fences and stairs an environment has been created where dogs can live comfortably.
Image Credits: Photographer Senichiro Nogami