Stack Up Ntlo by Kazuma Kobayashi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Meaho, Dikaho le Dibopego Competition Category.

TšepeMeaho· 2025

Stack Up Ntlo

by Kazuma Kobayashi

Client: KENBO Co., Ltd.

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

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The Design

About Stack Up Ntlo

Stack Up ke ntlo ea kobo e mabeli e hahiloeng ka lehong sebakeng se kentseng batho haholo ba toropong. Ka ntle e tšoana le mokoallo oa mabokose a boholo bo fapaneng, e leng ho fang mohaho boemo ba botebo. Lifensetere li behiloe ka tsela e thibelang ho shebella ho tsoa seterateng, athe liphane tse kholo tsa khalase li kenya khanya ea tlhaho ka hare. Marulelo a phahameng a eketsa maikutlo a sebaka se pharaletseng. Lapa la ka hare (courtyard) le lumella khanya le moea ho kena, ha ho ntse ho bolokoa lekunutu la ka hare ho ntlo. Sefate se seholo ka tšimong se sebetsa joalo ka sesireletsi. Serapa se boetse se rulahantsoe joalo ka sebaka sa ho matha bakeng sa lintja, se nang le literata le maemo a hlokometsoeng bakeng sa polokeho.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award

Stack Up Ntlo ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang e fuoang meralo e metle e finyellang litlhoko tsa porofeshenale le tsa indasteri tse lebelletsoeng ho lintho tse hlahisitsoeng tse entsoeng hantle. Bahapi ba Tšepe ba bontša bokhoni bo boholo, bokhethehi bo phahameng, kutloisiso ea litsebi le bokhoni ba boqapi ba baqapi ba bona. Stack Up Ntlo e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlahisitsoeng e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e sebetsang le e nang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa ea indasteri mme o na le litšobotsi tsa theknoloji tse nang le bokhoni tse amanang le tsebo le talenta. Ka lebaka la botlalo ba eona, Stack Up Ntlo e tšoanelehela tlhompho mme e entsoe ho fana ka ntlafatso ea bophelo e thusang ho etsa hore lefatše le be sebaka se molemo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This building was designed to achieve an open space while protecting privacy in an environment where the surrounding buildings are close together. The placement of the windows was adjusted to take into account the view from the outside. The interior was designed with a high ceiling to create a pleasant sense of spaciousness while reducing the sense of oppression. Furthermore large glass was effectivel placed to bring in plenty of natural light creating a bright and open space.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area 400 square meters
Building area 155 square meters
Tags: house, box, japan, Architecture, garden, pet
Production Technology: wooden Second story building
Design Challenge: At the client's request we incorporated a design that would make the miscellaneous goods collected as a hobby stand out in the home. We adjusted the interior materials and colors to create a space that would bring out the appeal of the miscellaneous goods. In addition the garden design is centered around stones and we designed it to harmonize with the interior while making the most of the texture of natural materials.
Research: We carefully considered the optimal window layout taking into account the surrounding environment. We made sure to incorporate the client's request for large windows while also making sure to create a space where they could live comfortably. In particular we planted a large tree in the garden and used it as a screen. This allowed us to block out the view from outside while also letting in a pleasant amount of light creating a living room with a sense of openness.
Inspiration: This house is located in the city center but we aimed to create a space that would provide a high level of privacy and a sense of comfort similar to that of a resort hotel. The building has a design that resembles overlapping boxes giving it a sense of depth. In addition by incorporating a design with a courtyard we have created an open space. While allowing in natural light and wind, we have created a private space where you can spend time without worrying about the eyes of those around you.
Project Duration: Built in Kurashiki City Okayama Prefecture in 2023
Operation Flow: The garden is designed to be used as a dog run and a spacious area has been secured where pets can run around freely. Safety has also been taken into consideration and by carefully selecting the height of the fences and stairs an environment has been created where dogs can live comfortably.
Image Credits: Photographer Senichiro Nogami