Two Sails Guri by Yukihiro Nakagawa 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

Two Sails Guri

by Yukihiro Nakagawa

Client: MASTER CRAFT Co.Ltd

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

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The Design

About Two Sails Guri

Two Sails waa guri xeebta ku yaal oo loo naqshadeeyay qoys ka kooban laba jiil. Dhismaha alwaax ah ee laba dabaq ah wuxuu ku yaal Okayama, Japan, isagoo leh baaxad dhisme oo dhan 250 mitir laba jibbaaran oo ku taal dhul cabbirkiisu yahay 800 mitir laba jibbaaran. Qaabka saqafku wuxuu xasuusiyaa shiraaca markabka, wuxuuna gacan ka geystaa in iftiinka dabiiciga ah iyo neecawda badda la soo geliyo gudaha guriga. Meelaha lagu noolyahay waxaa loo qaybiyay aagagga waqooyi iyo koonfur, si jiil kastaa u ilaashado asturnaantiisa gaarka ah. Marin saqaf leh ayaa isku xira labada aag, wuxuuna suurtogeliyaa dhaqdhaqaaq xitaa maalmaha roobka. Derbiyada dibadda waxaa lagu dahaadhay bir adkeysi leh oo iska caabbisa daxalka ka yimaadda hawada badda.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award

Two Sails 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. Two Sails 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, Two Sails 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 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