The Sliced Dom by Yukihiro Nakagawa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Železná cena A' Design Award in Architektúra Competition Category.

ŽeleznáArchitektúra· 2024

The Sliced Dom

by Yukihiro Nakagawa

Client: MASTER CRAFT Co.Ltd

Železná cena A' Design Award Winner in Architektúra Category

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The Design

About The Sliced Dom

Sliced je kompaktný dom postavený v meste Bizen v prefektúre Okayama v Japonsku. Návrh odstraňuje zbytočný priestor a zväčšuje priestor pre rodinu a úložné priestory. Obývacia izba sa nachádza v strede pôdorysu a je viditeľná od vchodových dverí, takže do detských izieb sa vstupuje cez obývaciu izbu. Priamy prístup je zabezpečený aj do jedálne, kuchyne a kúpeľne. Prvé poschodie je z dvoch smerov šikmo zrezané a výstužné drevo udržuje drevenú konštrukciu pevnú počas zemetrasení. Okná rámujú výhľady na prírodu a prinášajú denné svetlo.

The Recognition

About the Železná cena A' Design Award

The Sliced Dom je laureát Železnej ceny A' Design Award, prestížneho uznania udeľovaného dobrým dizajnom, ktoré spĺňajú profesionálne a priemyselné požiadavky očakávané od dobre navrhnutých výtvorov. Laureáti Železnej ceny preukazujú veľkú zručnosť, vysokú špecializáciu, odborné porozumenie a tvorivé schopnosti svojich tvorcov. Od The Sliced Dom sa očakáva, že bude vysoko cenený, obdivovaný a milovaný výtvor, ktorý je praktický a inovatívny. Tento dizajn ocenený Železnou cenou A' Design Award zahŕňa najlepšie postupy v odvetví a má kompetentné technické vlastnosti spojené s know-how a talentom. Vďaka svojej dôkladnosti si The Sliced Dom zaslúži rešpekt a jeho úlohou je prinášať zlepšenia kvality života, ktoré pomáhajú robiť svet lepším miestom.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The client's request was for a compact house, eliminating any wasted space while increasing the family and storage space. We designed the living room to be the central gathering area of the house, visible immediately after opening the front door. This means that the children cannot go to their rooms without passing through the living room. We also ensured that the living room provided instant access to the dining room kitchen and bathroom.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area 198.61 square metre
Total floor area 100.74 square metre
Structure Wooden
Tags: house, cheese, japan, Architecture, nature
Production Technology: To ensure the building's strength wasn't compromised, special care was taken while cutting the first floor at an angle from two directions. Additionally, reinforcing wood was incorporated into the design to ensure the coexistence of both design and strength. This is particularly important in Japan, where earthquakes are frequent and buildings must be designed to withstand seismic activity.
Design Challenge: Due to budget constraints, siding was used in areas not visible to the public instead of finishing all exterior walls with mortar.

Designing structures to withstand frequent large earthquakes in Japan is a major challenge.
Research: Creating color schemes that blend well with natural surroundings and ensuring privacy from the surrounding areas.
Inspiration: The house is simple but unique, looking like a cut up block of cheese from a cartoon. It is as if you cut a piece of cheese piece and walk inside.The windows provide a view of nature which changes with the seasons. Other windows let in light and the building is designed ecologically requiring no electricity during the day.
Project Duration: It was constructed in June 2022 in Bizen City, located in Okayama Prefecture Japan.
Operation Flow: The housekeeping lines are designed in a compact and organized manner, which allows the residents to live functionally and efficiently.
Image Credits: Photographer Senichiro Nogami