Two Sails Inzu by Yukihiro Nakagawa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma in Igishushanyo cy'Ubwubatsi Competition Category.

IcyumaUbwubatsi· 2026

Two Sails Inzu

by Yukihiro Nakagawa

Client: MASTER CRAFT Co.Ltd

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma Winner in Ubwubatsi Category

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The Design

About Two Sails Inzu

Two Sails ni inzu iri ku nkombe y'inyanja yagenewe umuryango ugizwe n'ibisekuruza bibiri. Iyi nyubako y'ibiti y'amagorofa abiri iherereye i Okayama, mu Buyapani, ifite ubuso bw'inyubako bwa metero kare 250 ku kibanza cya metero kare 800. Ishusho y'igisenge yibutsa ibaba ry'ubwato kandi ifasha kwinjiza urumuri kamere n'umuyaga uva mu nyanja mu nzu imbere. Ibyumba byo kubamo bigabanyijemo uduce tw'amajyaruguru n'amajyepfo, ku buryo buri gisekuruza kigumana ubwigenge bwacyo. Inzira ifite igisenge ihuza utwo duce twombi kandi ituma abantu bagenda ndetse no ku minsi y'imvura. Inkuta zo hanze zambitswe icyuma kiramba kidashobora kononwa n'umwuka w'inyanja.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma

Two Sails Inzu ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma, ishimwe ry'agaciro ritangwa ku bishushanyo byiza bihuza ibyo umwuga n'inganda bikeneye ku bihangano byashushanyijwe neza. Abegukanye icyuma bagaragaza ubuhanga bukomeye, ubumenyi bwihariye, imyumvire y'inzobere n'ubushobozi bwo guhanga bw'ababikoze. Two Sails Inzu biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifatika kandi gifite udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye icyuma gihuza uburyo bwiza bukoreshwa mu nganda kandi gifite ibiranga bya tekiniki bifite ubushobozi, bifatanye n'ubumenyi n'impano. Two Sails Inzu yubahwa kubera gukora neza, kandi yashushanyijwe kugira ngo inoze ubuzima, ifashe gutuma isi iba nziza.

Behind the Design

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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