Rising 1 Calli by Yusuke Tanaka is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli in Calchihualiztli, Calmanaliztli ihuan Tlatecpanaliztli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.

TepoztliCalchihualiztli· 2026

Rising 1 Calli

by Yusuke Tanaka

Client: Be RIS1NG Architects

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli Winner in Calchihualiztli Category

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The Design

About Rising 1 Calli

Rising 1 ce calli tlachihchiuhtli ica cuahuitl, ome itlamamanyo, omochihchiuh ompa Tottori, Japón. In icalixpan mocentlalia ica tejas zan ce tlapalli quipia, inin quimaca in calli ce yolic ihuan chipahuac ixnextiliztli. Zan quezqui ventanahtin quitta in quiahuac, ic inin cenca huei in netlatiliztli mopiya. In caltin motecpanah quen ce yahualiuhqui otli in quiyahualoa ce ithualli tlahco cah. Ihcuac ce cah ompa in canin monemitia, motlacua ihuan motlacualchihua, mohuelitta nochtin in caltin ipan in ithualli. Ce huehcapan tlacoyoctli ihuan huehcapan ventanahtin quicalaquia yamanqui tonalmeyotl in calihtic. In tlalli quipia 305 metros cuadrados ihuan in calli quipia 145 metros cuadrados.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli

Rising 1 Calli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli, tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in cualli dizayno in quitlalia in tlen monequi ipan tequitl ihuan tlachihualiztli in quimaca in cualli tlachihualli. In quicuicah Tepoztli quinextia in hueyi tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ihuelitiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Rising 1 Calli ca tlazohtli, mahuiztic, yancuic ihuan motequiuhtia. Ni dizayno in quicuic Tepoztli quihuelitia in tlamatiliztli ihuan quipia chicahualiztli tlen tepoztli. Rising 1 Calli quicualtia in nemiliztli ihuan quihuelitia in cemanahuac ica cualli.

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