Yokohama Tsuzuki Mosebetsi oa Sehlooho: Ntlo e Ikemetseng by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai

Yokohama Tsuzuki Mosebetsi oa Sehlooho: Ntlo e Ikemetseng by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Meaho, Dikaho le Dibopego Competition Category.

BoronseMeaho· 2025

Yokohama Tsuzuki Mosebetsi oa Sehlooho: Ntlo e Ikemetseng

by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai

Client: Skymission

Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award Winner in Meaho Category

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The Design

About Yokohama Tsuzuki Mosebetsi oa Sehlooho: Ntlo e Ikemetseng

Mongolo oa Buka: Yokohama Tsuzuki ke ntlo e ikemetseng e hahiloeng sebakeng se nang le baahi ba bangata toropong e Japane. Moralo o hlophisitsoe ho pota lapa le bohareng, le bolokoang le le leholo kamoo melao ea lehae e lumellang. Likamore tsohle li shebana le lapa lena, kahoo ka hare ho ntlo ho bonahala eka ke sebaka se le seng se kopanetsoeng. Leholimo le lula le bonahala ho tsoa ho kamore e ngoe le e ngoe, e tšoaeang phetoho ea linako tsa selemo ka hare ho ntlo. Moralo ona o feto-fetoha 'me o ka fetoha ha litlhoko tsa lelapa li ntse li fetoha. Sebaka sa lefelo se na le limithara tse likhutlo-nne tse 213.98, 'me sebaka sohle sa lebato se na le limithara tse likhutlo-nne tse 160.02. Moralo ona o latela litlwaelo tsa matlo a boholo-holo a Japane, a neng a tlisa leseli le moea bophelong ba letsatsi le letsatsi.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award

Yokohama Tsuzuki Mosebetsi oa Sehlooho: Ntlo e Ikemetseng ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang e tsejoang ka boqapi, bohlale ba ho qapa le bohlale. Bahapi ba Boronse ke lintho tse nang le bokhoni ka ho felletseng le boqapi bo hlollang tse tiisang boiphihlelo bo bongata, mohopolo le bokhoni ba ho iphumana ba baqapi ba tsona. Yokohama Tsuzuki Mosebetsi oa Sehlooho: Ntlo e Ikemetseng e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa bonong, mahlaleng, moralong le theknolojing mme o hlahella ka ho tsepamisa maikutlo lintlheng tse nyenyane. Yokohama Tsuzuki Mosebetsi oa Sehlooho: Ntlo e Ikemetseng e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: This project, designed by renowned architect, seeks to create a home where one can live in harmony with nature, even in densely populated cities. Inspired by traditional Japanese homes, architect redefines modern living through a deep connection to the sky. At the heart of the design is a large central courtyard, connecting every room and creating a unified space. No matter where one is, the sky is ever-present, offering a sense of being embraced by the open air.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area 213.98 square meter　Building area 85.29 square meter　Total floor area 160.02 square meter
Tags: housing,japan,modern,architecture,Tokyo
Production Technology: The house is centered around a courtyard, as large as legally allowed, with all rooms surrounding it, forming a one-room space. The sky fills every corner, creating a living space always connected to it. From every room, the sky reflects seasonal changes, enriching the sense of time indoors. The courtyard enhances spaciousness and flow, adding vitality and relaxation to life. This flexible layout adapts to the residents' needs, embracing changes in family life as they grow.
Design Challenge: In the suburbs of major cities, small-scale developments for mass markets dominate, leading to declining living environments. Our company resists this trend by maintaining developments at their current scale to preserve quality. For properties priced over 100 million yen, delivering value is crucial, and working with renowned architects is one approach. While spec homes make achieving ideal designs easier, strict budget constraints create constant challenges between cost and design.
Research: Traditional Japanese homes, like Kyoto's machiya, were designed to bring natural elements such as light and air into daily life, even in densely built cities. These homes had a garden at their center, creating comfort, respect for nature, and a unique aesthetic. Modern homes, however, prioritize performance and have become isolated from nature, heavily relying on energy. Now is the time to revive the traditional Japanese lifestyle, reducing energy use and reconnecting with nature.
Inspiration: Living close to neighboring houses is inevitable around major cities. Modern homes focus mainly on insulation, airtightness, and energy efficiency. People close their curtains to avoid the view from roads and nearby houses. In contrast, traditional Japanese homes embraced nature and the local climate, harmonizing with their surroundings and reflecting the lifestyle of the residents. It’s essential to restore these important values, which are gradually being lost in today’s modern living.
Project Duration: The collaboration between architect and principal home began in 2014. The first few years were devoted to discussions on project direction. In 2016, a clear vision was established, and design work began. In 2017, they completed "around the sky," which received the good design award. Following that, they built "with the sky" and "along the sky." This year, the construction of two buildings named "in the sky" was completed.
Operation Flow: The sky fills every corner of the house, creating a living space that is always connected to it. From the rooms, the sky reflects the seasonal changes, bringing a rich sense of time into the home. The courtyard creates a sense of openness and flow, greater than its physical size, fostering a life filled with relaxation and energy. This generous layout is flexible, able to accommodate the evolving nature of the family, growing and changing along with them over time.
Team Members: architect:Shin Takamatsu
designer:Shin Takamatsu