Horizon Bolighus by Shunsuke Ohe is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award i Jern in Arkitektur-, Bygnings- og Konstruksjonsdesign Competition Category.

JernArkitektur· 2026

Horizon Bolighus

by Shunsuke Ohe

Client: Shunsuke Ohe

A' Design Award i Jern Winner in Arkitektur Category

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The Design

About Horizon Bolighus

Horizon er et enetasjes hus med trebindingsverk designet for komfortabel bolig over lang tid. Terrassens takutstikk, carporttaket og gavlveggene deler samme visuelle dybde, noe som skaper en enkel og tydelig silhuett. Gjennomtenkt konstruksjonsdesign skjuler alle innvendige søyler i veggene, slik at interiøret forblir åpent og romslig. To soverom, en stue, en spisestue, et kjøkken og et gjesterom er forbundet uten korridorer. Store sørvendte vinduer åpner seg mot en terrasse og knytter sammen inne- og uterom. Materialer og farger er holdt til et minimum.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Jern

Horizon Bolighus 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. Horizon Bolighus 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. Horizon Bolighus 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: Externally, the eaves of the terrace, the carport roof, and the gable walls at either end of the building are unified by the same visual depth, creating a simple yet striking silhouette. Inside, meticulous structural design has produced a spacious interior free of columns.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area : 534.7 sqm / Total floor area : 118.7 sqm / Category : Residence
Tags: stone , wood , tile , flooring , eaves , white , LUSTYdesign , Shunsuke Ohe
Production Technology: Roof : galvalume steel plate / Eaves : silicate calcium board / Exterior walls : porcelain tile & paint / Exterior flooring : porcelain tile & concrete / Interior ceiling : wall paper / Interior wall : wall paper / Interior flooring : porcelain tile & wood flooring & pvc tile
Design Challenge: To achieve a beauty that is both simple and striking, the palette of materials and colours was intentionally kept to a minimum, both inside and out. The plan is organised around a clear and efficient circulation, allowing daily life to unfold naturally and without stress. Designed from a long-term perspective, the house supports comfort and ease as its residents grow older, offering a timeless living environment that will remain graceful for decades to come.
Research: The large south facing sash windows connect seamlessly to the spacious outdoor terrace, creating a rich living space where the indoors and outdoors merge as one. The facade, which serves as the building’s face, has been designed with meticulous calculations of vertical and horizontal balance to achieve a form recognised as universally beautiful.
Inspiration: This is a project for a single storey timber framed house. Designed under the philosophy of a timeless design that will never look dated, even decades from now, it achieves a beauty that is both simple and striking, capturing the hearts of all who see it.
By eliminating all superfluous elements, this design exudes a timeless beauty that will continue to be cherished for generations to come.
Project Duration: Project Duration : From June 2018 to February 2025 / Project location : Tokyo(Japan)
Operation Flow: The plan comprises two bedrooms, a living room, dining room, and kitchen, together with a guest room, dressing room, bathroom, and toilet. The spaces connect seamlessly without relying on corridors, creating a circulation plan that is both simple and highly efficient. Furthermore, through meticulous structural design, all interior columns are concealed within the walls, allowing for a spacious and open plan interior.
Image Credits: Photograph : NANA TAJIMA by ToLoLo studio