Two Sails Hus by Yukihiro Nakagawa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award i Jern in Arkitektur-, Bygnings- og Konstruksjonsdesign Competition Category.
JernArkitektur· 2026
Two Sails Hus
Client: MASTER CRAFT Co.Ltd
A' Design Award i Jern Winner in Arkitektur Category
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About Two Sails Hus
Two Sails er et hus ved sjøen designet for en togenerasjonsfamilie. Trebygningen på to etasjer ligger i Okayama i Japan, med et bebygd areal på 250 kvadratmeter på en tomt på 800 kvadratmeter. Takformen minner om et skipsseil og bidrar til å trekke naturlig lys og sjøbris inn i interiøret. Oppholdsrommene er delt inn i en nordlig og en sørlig sone, slik at hver generasjon beholder sitt eget privatliv. En overbygd korridor forbinder de to sonene og gjør det mulig å bevege seg mellom dem selv på regnværsdager. Ytterveggene er kledd med slitesterkt metall som motstår korrosjon fra sjøluften.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award i Jern
Two Sails 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. Two Sails 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. Two Sails 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 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
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