Two Sails Nyumba by Yukihiro Nakagawa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Majengo, Ujenzi na Miundo Competition Category.

ChumaUsanifu wa Majengo· 2026

Two Sails Nyumba

by Yukihiro Nakagawa

Client: MASTER CRAFT Co.Ltd

Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award Winner in Usanifu wa Majengo Category

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The Design

About Two Sails Nyumba

Two Sails ni nyumba ya kando ya bahari iliyoundwa kwa ajili ya familia ya vizazi viwili. Jengo hili la mbao la ghorofa mbili limejengwa Okayama, Japani, likiwa na eneo la ujenzi la mita za mraba 250 kwenye kiwanja cha mita za mraba 800. Umbo la paa linakumbusha tanga la meli na husaidia kuvuta mwanga wa asili na upepo mwanana wa bahari ndani ya jengo. Nafasi za kuishi zimegawanywa katika kanda za kaskazini na kusini, ili kila kizazi kihifadhi faragha yake. Njia ya kupita yenye paa huunganisha kanda hizo mbili na huwezesha kutembea hata siku za mvua. Kuta za nje zimefunikwa kwa chuma imara kinachostahimili kutu inayosababishwa na hewa ya bahari.

The Recognition

About the Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award

Two Sails Nyumba ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima unaotolewa kwa miundo mizuri inayokidhi mahitaji ya kitaalamu na ya kiviwanda yanayotarajiwa kutoka kwa kazi zilizobuniwa vizuri. Washindi wa Chuma huonyesha ustadi mkubwa, utaalamu wa hali ya juu, uelewa wa kitaalamu na uwezo wa kibunifu wa waumbaji wao. Two Sails Nyumba inatarajiwa kuwa kazi inayothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambayo ni ya vitendo na bunifu. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora za tasnia na una sifa za kiufundi zenye uwezo zilizounganishwa na ujuzi na kipaji. Two Sails Nyumba inaheshimiwa kwa uangalifu wake na imebuniwa kutoa maboresho ya ubora wa maisha yanayosaidia kuufanya ulimwengu kuwa mahali bora zaidi.

Behind the Design

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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