Stack Up Imah by Kazuma Kobayashi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Beusi in Arsitéktur Competition Category.

BeusiArsitéktur· 2025

Stack Up Imah

by Kazuma Kobayashi

Client: KENBO Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award Beusi Winner in Arsitéktur Category

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The Design

About Stack Up Imah

Stack Up nyaéta imah kayu dua tingkat anu diwangun di kawasan urban anu padet. Bagian luarna mirip tumpukan kotak-kotak anu béda ukuranana, anu masihan wangunan ieu kesan kedalaman. Jandéla-jandéla diposisikeun pikeun ngawatesan pandangan ti jalan, sedengkeun panel kaca anu ageung nyokot cahaya alami. Siling anu luhur nambahan kesan lega. Hiji buruan (courtyard) ngamungkinkeun cahaya jeung hawa asup bari tetep ngajaga privasi bagian jero imah. Tangkal ageung di taman ogé fungsina jadi layar panyumput. Taman ogé diatur sabagé tempat maén pikeun anjing, dilengkepan pager jeung tangga kalayan luhurna anu aman.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Beusi

Stack Up Imah mangrupa juara A' Design Award Beusi, pangakuan anu bergengsi anu dipasihkeun ka desain alus anu minuhan sarat profésional jeung industri anu diharepkeun tina kréasi anu dirarancang alus. Para juara Beusi nunjukkeun kaahlian anu hébat, spésialisasi anu luhur, pamahaman ahli jeung kamampuh kréatif para kréatorna. Stack Up Imah diharepkeun jadi kréasi anu dihargaan, dikagumi jeung dipikanyaah anu praktis jeung inovatif. Desain juara A' Design Award Beusi ieu ngalebetkeun prakték pangalusna industri sarta ngabogaan ciri téknis anu mampuh pakait jeung pangweruh praktis jeung bakat. Stack Up Imah dihormat pikeun katelitianana sarta dirarancang pikeun méré paningkatan kualitas hirup anu mantuan ngajadikeun dunya tempat nu leuwih hadé.

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