Horizon Inzu yo Guturamo by Shunsuke Ohe

Horizon Inzu yo Guturamo by Shunsuke Ohe 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

Horizon Inzu yo Guturamo

by Shunsuke Ohe

Client: Shunsuke Ohe

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

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The Design

About Horizon Inzu yo Guturamo

Horizon ni inzu y'igorofa imwe yubakishije imbaho yateguriwe kubamo neza igihe kirekire. Ibisenge by'iterasi, igisenge cy'ahaparikwa imodoka n'inkuta z'impinga bifite uburebure bumwe mu kugaragara, ibyo bikaba bituma inzu igira ishusho yoroshye kandi isobanutse. Igishushanyo mbonera cy'ubwubatsi cyakozwe ku buryo bwitondewe gihisha inkingi zose z'imbere mu nkuta, bityo imbere hakaguma hafunguye kandi hagari. Ibyumba bibiri byo kuraramo, icyumba cyo kwakiriramo abashyitsi, icyumba cyo kuriramo, igikoni n'icyumba cy'abashyitsi bihuza nta nzira zibitandukanya. Amadirishya manini areba mu majyepfo afungukira kuri terasi kandi ahuza imbere n'inyuma y'inzu. Ibikoresho n'amabara byakoreshejwe ku rugero ruto cyane.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma

Horizon Inzu yo Guturamo 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. Horizon Inzu yo Guturamo 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. Horizon Inzu yo Guturamo yubahwa kubera gukora neza, kandi yashushanyijwe kugira ngo inoze ubuzima, ifashe gutuma isi iba nziza.

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