Two Sails Imah by Yukihiro Nakagawa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Beusi in Arsitéktur Competition Category.

BeusiArsitéktur· 2026

Two Sails Imah

by Yukihiro Nakagawa

Client: MASTER CRAFT Co.Ltd

A' Design Award Beusi Winner in Arsitéktur Category

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The Design

About Two Sails Imah

Two Sails nyaéta imah di sisi laut anu dirancang pikeun kulawarga dua generasi. Wangunan kai dua tingkat ieu ngadeg di Okayama, Jepang, kalayan legana wangunan 250 méter pasagi dina lahan 800 méter pasagi. Wangun hateupna nginget-nginget kana layar kapal sarta ngabantu narik cahaya alami jeung angin laut asup ka jero rohangan. Rohangan hirup dibagi jadi zona kalér jeung kidul, sangkan unggal generasi tetep boga privasina séwang-séwangan. Koridor anu dihateupan ngahubungkeun dua zona éta sarta ngamungkinkeun gerak sanajan dina waktu hujan. Témbok luarna dilapis ku logam anu awét sarta tahan kana karat tina hawa laut.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Beusi

Two Sails 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. Two Sails 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. Two Sails 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 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