Rising 1 Guri by Yusuke Tanaka is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Qaab-dhismeedka, Dhismaha iyo Qaab-dhismeedyada Competition Category.

BirQaab-dhismeed· 2026

Rising 1 Guri

by Yusuke Tanaka

Client: Be RIS1NG Architects

Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Qaab-dhismeed Category

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The Design

About Rising 1 Guri

Rising 1 waa guri alwaax ah oo laba dabaq ah oo laga dhisay Tottori, Japan. Dhinaca dibadda waxaa mideeyay tayilo hal midab ah, kuwaas oo dhismaha siiya muuqaal fudud oo deggan. Daaqado yar ayaa u jeeda dibadda, sidaas darteed waxaa la ilaaliyay heer sare oo qarsoodi ah. Qolalka waxaa loo habeeyay wareeg isku xiran oo ku wareegsan barxad dhexe. Laga bilaabo aagga fadhiga, cuntada iyo jikada, dhammaan qolalka waxaa laga arki karaa barxadda dhexdeeda. Meel dherer laba jibbaaran leh iyo daaqado sarreeya ayaa iftiin maalmeed jilicsan keena gudaha guriga. Baaxadda dhulku waa 305 mitir laba jibbaaran, halka baaxadda dhismuhu tahay 145 mitir laba jibbaaran.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award

Rising 1 Guri waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf leh oo la siiyo naqshado wanaagsan oo buuxiya shuruudaha xirfadeed iyo kuwa warshadeed ee laga filayo hal-abuurro si wanaagsan loo naqshadeeyay. Guuleystayaasha Birta waxay muujiyaan xirfad weyn, takhasus sare, fahan khabiir iyo awood hal-abuur oo abuurayaashooda. Rising 1 Guri waa hal-abuur la filayo inuu noqdo mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, wax ku ool ah oo cusub. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu isku daraa hab-dhaqannada ugu wanaagsan warshadda wuxuuna leeyahay sifooyin farsamo oo karti leh oo ku xiran aqoon iyo hibo. Dhammaystirkeeda awgeed, Rising 1 Guri waa mudan ixtiraam, waxaana loo naqshadeeyay inay keento hagaajin nololeed oo ka caawisa in adduunka laga dhigo meel ka wanaagsan.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This residence is unified with a single-color tile exterior, creating a simple and calm presence.
The consistent material texture brings tranquility to the building and allows it to blend gently with its surroundings.
With very few windows, the design ensures a high level of privacy, while the courtyard provides a rich and reassuring space.
Simple in form, the house achieves a strong presence through its materials and proportions.
Dimensions & Packaging: Land area 305 square meters
Building area 145 square meters
Tags: House, Architecture, Architects, Building, Japan
Production Technology: Two-story wooden building
Design Challenge: In Japan, where rainfall is frequent drainage systems are typically required however to avoid compromising the architectural design, this project incorporates a carefully considered roof form that disperses rainwater. This approach ensures functional performance while preserving the visual integrity of the building.
Research: This residence employs a restrained lighting strategy in which ceiling fixtures are minimized except in areas requiring higher levels of illumination such as the kitchen with indirect and accent lighting used to establish a calm and restful atmosphere. By lowering the ceiling heights of the private rooms a clear distinction is established from the double-height living space enabling a diversity of spatial scales to be experienced within a single dwelling.
Inspiration: To ensure privacy the house is designed in a courtyard layout forming a continuous loop around the central garden.
From the living dining and kitchen area all rooms can be seen across the courtyard through the windows
allowing the presence of family members to be felt at all times.
Organized around the courtyard the spaces are gently connected creating a home that respects a sense of closeness
while allowing each person to spend time comfortably.
Project Duration: Built in Tottori, Japan in 2025
Operation Flow: The LDK limits the number of windows facing the exterior, and a tall double-height space is introduced to secure natural light. Windows are positioned at a higher level to bring soft daylight into the interior while maintaining privacy creating a bright and open living environment.
Image Credits: Photographer Senichiro Nogami