Rising 1 Hus by Yusuke Tanaka is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award i Jern in Arkitektur-, Bygnings- og Konstruksjonsdesign Competition Category.

JernArkitektur· 2026

Rising 1 Hus

by Yusuke Tanaka

Client: Be RIS1NG Architects

A' Design Award i Jern Winner in Arkitektur Category

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The Design

About Rising 1 Hus

Rising 1 er et toetasjes trehus bygget i Tottori, Japan. Eksteriøret er forent av ensfargede fliser, som gir bygningen en enkel og rolig tilstedeværelse. Få vinduer vender utover, slik at et høyt nivå av privatliv bevares. Rommene er arrangert i en kontinuerlig sløyfe rundt en sentral gårdshage. Fra stue-, spise- og kjøkkenområdet kan alle rommene ses på tvers av gårdshagen. Et rom med dobbel takhøyde og høytsittende vinduer bringer mykt dagslys inn i interiøret. Tomtearealet er 305 kvadratmeter og bygningsarealet er 145 kvadratmeter.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Jern

Rising 1 Hus er vinner av A' Design Award i Jern, en prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles gode design som oppfyller de profesjonelle og industrielle kravene man forventer av veldesignede skaperverk. Jernvinnere viser stor dyktighet, høy spesialisering, ekspertforståelse og kreativ kapasitet hos skaperne. Rising 1 Hus forventes å være et høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt skaperverk som er praktisk og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Jern, integrerer bransjens beste praksis og har kompetente tekniske egenskaper knyttet til kunnskap og talent. Rising 1 Hus respekteres for sin grundighet og er utformet for å gi forbedringer i livskvalitet som bidrar til å gjøre verden til et bedre sted.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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