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Yokohama Tsuzuki Esasy Wezipe: Aýry Ýaşaýyş Jaýy by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai

Yokohama Tsuzuki Esasy Wezipe: Aýry Ýaşaýyş Jaýy by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Bürünç Baýragy in Binagärlik, Bina we Desga Dizaýny Competition Category.


BürünçBinagärlik· 2025

Yokohama Tsuzuki Esasy Wezipe: Aýry Ýaşaýyş Jaýy

by Shin Takamatsu and Kei Tamai

Client: Skymission

A' Design Award Bürünç Baýragy Winner in Binagärlik Category

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The Design

About Yokohama Tsuzuki Esasy Wezipe: Aýry Ýaşaýyş Jaýy

Kitap Teksti: Ýokohama Tsuzuki Ýaponiýanyň gür ilatly şäher künjeginde gurlan aýry ýaşaýyş jaýydyr. Meýilnama ýerli kadalaryň rugsat berýän iň uly ölçegdäki merkezi howla esaslanyp guralýar. Ähli otaglar howla tarap ýerleşdirilendir, şonuň üçin jaýyň içi bir bitewi giňişlik hökmünde kabul edilýär. Asman her otagdan görnüp durýar, bu bolsa möwsümleriň çalyşmagyny jaýyň içinde-de duýmaga mümkinçilik berýär. Meýilnama çeýe bolup, maşgalanyň zerurlyklary üýtgedigiçe oňa laýyklaşdyrylyp bilner. Ýer meýdany 213,98 inedördül metr, umumy gat meýdany bolsa 160,02 inedördül metrdir. Dizaýn gündelik durmuşa yşyk we howa getiren asyl ýapon öýleriniň dessurlaryna eýerýär.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Bürünç Baýragy

Yokohama Tsuzuki Esasy Wezipe: Aýry Ýaşaýyş Jaýy A' Design Award Bürünç Baýragynyň ýeňijisidir; bu döredijilik, ussatlyk we ýiti akyl bilen tapawutlanýan tapawutly dizaýnlara berilýän aşa abraýly ykrarnamadyr. Bürünç ýeňijileri dizaýnerleriniň giň tejribesini, hyýalyny we tapawutlylygyny tassyklaýan örän ussat we geň galdyryjy derejede döredijilikli eserlerdir. Yokohama Tsuzuki Esasy Wezipe: Aýry Ýaşaýyş Jaýy uly baha berilýän, haýran galynýan we söýülýän, üns çekiji derejede hünärmenlikli we täzelikçi zat bolmagy garaşylýar. A' Design Award Bürünç Baýragyny gazanan bu dizaýn sungatda, ylymda, dizaýnda we tehnologiýada iň oňat tejribeleri öz içine alýar we jikme-jiklige edýän üni bilen ajaýypdyr. Yokohama Tsuzuki Esasy Wezipe: Aýry Ýaşaýyş Jaýy zerurlyklary ajaýyp derejede kanagatlandyrýar, isleglere degýär, duýgulary özüne çekýär we gyzyklanmany çekýär.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
This project, designed by renowned architect, seeks to create a home where one can live in harmony with nature, even in densely populated cities. Inspired by traditional Japanese homes, architect redefines modern living through a deep connection to the sky. At the heart of the design is a large central courtyard, connecting every room and creating a unified space. No matter where one is, the sky is ever-present, offering a sense of being embraced by the open air.
Dimensions & Packaging
Site area 213.98 square meter Building area 85.29 square meter Total floor area 160.02 square meter
Tags
housing,japan,modern,architecture,Tokyo
Production Technology
The house is centered around a courtyard, as large as legally allowed, with all rooms surrounding it, forming a one-room space. The sky fills every corner, creating a living space always connected to it. From every room, the sky reflects seasonal changes, enriching the sense of time indoors. The courtyard enhances spaciousness and flow, adding vitality and relaxation to life. This flexible layout adapts to the residents' needs, embracing changes in family life as they grow.
Design Challenge
In the suburbs of major cities, small-scale developments for mass markets dominate, leading to declining living environments. Our company resists this trend by maintaining developments at their current scale to preserve quality. For properties priced over 100 million yen, delivering value is crucial, and working with renowned architects is one approach. While spec homes make achieving ideal designs easier, strict budget constraints create constant challenges between cost and design.
Research
Traditional Japanese homes, like Kyoto's machiya, were designed to bring natural elements such as light and air into daily life, even in densely built cities. These homes had a garden at their center, creating comfort, respect for nature, and a unique aesthetic. Modern homes, however, prioritize performance and have become isolated from nature, heavily relying on energy. Now is the time to revive the traditional Japanese lifestyle, reducing energy use and reconnecting with nature.
Inspiration
Living close to neighboring houses is inevitable around major cities. Modern homes focus mainly on insulation, airtightness, and energy efficiency. People close their curtains to avoid the view from roads and nearby houses. In contrast, traditional Japanese homes embraced nature and the local climate, harmonizing with their surroundings and reflecting the lifestyle of the residents. It’s essential to restore these important values, which are gradually being lost in today’s modern living.
Project Duration
The collaboration between architect and principal home began in 2014. The first few years were devoted to discussions on project direction. In 2016, a clear vision was established, and design work began. In 2017, they completed "around the sky," which received the good design award. Following that, they built "with the sky" and "along the sky." This year, the construction of two buildings named "in the sky" was completed.
Operation Flow
The sky fills every corner of the house, creating a living space that is always connected to it. From the rooms, the sky reflects the seasonal changes, bringing a rich sense of time into the home. The courtyard creates a sense of openness and flow, greater than its physical size, fostering a life filled with relaxation and energy. This generous layout is flexible, able to accommodate the evolving nature of the family, growing and changing along with them over time.
Team Members
architect:Shin Takamatsu
designer:Shin Takamatsu

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