Two Sails Ntlo by Yukihiro Nakagawa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Meaho, Dikaho le Dibopego Competition Category.

TšepeMeaho· 2026

Two Sails Ntlo

by Yukihiro Nakagawa

Client: MASTER CRAFT Co.Ltd

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

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The Design

About Two Sails Ntlo

Two Sails ke ntlo e lebopong la lewatle e etselitsoeng lelapa la meloko e 'meli. Mohaho ona oa mekato e 'meli oa lehong o eme Okayama, Japane, ka sebaka sa moaho sa lisekoere-metara tse 250 setšeng sa lisekoere-metara tse 800. Sebopeho sa marulelo se hopotsa seile ea sekepe 'me se thusa ho hulela leseli la tlhaho le moea o pholileng oa lewatle ka hare ho ntlo. Libaka tsa bolulo li arotsoe ka likarolo tsa ka leboea le ka boroa, e le hore moloko o mong le o mong o boloke lekunutu la oona. Phasejeng e nang le marulelo e hokahanya likarolo tsena tse peli 'me e lumella ho tsamaea le ka matsatsi a pula. Mabota a ka ntle a koahetsoe ka tšepe e tšoarellang e hanyetsang ho jeoa ke mafome a bakoang ke moea oa lewatle.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award

Two Sails 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. Two Sails 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, Two Sails 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 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