Two Sails Calli by Yukihiro Nakagawa 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

Two Sails Calli

by Yukihiro Nakagawa

Client: MASTER CRAFT Co.Ltd

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli Winner in Calchihualiztli Category

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The Design

About Two Sails Calli

Ome Sails ce calli in ompa atenco moquetza, omochihchiuh inic ome tlacamecayotl cencalli ompa nemizque. Inin calli cuauhtlachihualli ompa Okayama, Japón ihcac, ome tlamamanti quipia, ihuan itlalnepantla 250 metros cuadrados quipia ipan ce tlalli 800 metros cuadrados. In icaltzonco iuhqui neci quen iamatl acalli ihuan quipalehuia inic in tonalmeyotl ihuan in aehecatl calaquizque calitic. In nemoayan omoxexeloh ica mictlampa ihuan huitztlampa, inic cecen tlacamecayotl quipia iyeliz ihuan inetlacayeliz. Ce ohtli tlacpacyoh quinnepanoa in ome nemoayan ihuan quitecahuilia in nenemiliztli intla quiahui. In caltenco tepancalli ica tepoztli chicahuac motlapachoa, in ahmo palani ipampa in aehecatl.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli

Two Sails 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 Two Sails Calli ca tlazohtli, mahuiztic, yancuic ihuan motequiuhtia. Ni dizayno in quicuic Tepoztli quihuelitia in tlamatiliztli ihuan quipia chicahualiztli tlen tepoztli. Two Sails Calli quicualtia in nemiliztli ihuan quihuelitia in cemanahuac ica cualli.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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