Yokohama Chigasakihigashi Йорт by Kei Tamai

Yokohama Chigasakihigashi Йорт by Kei Tamai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Алтын бүләге in Архитектура, Бина һәм Төзелмә Дизайны Competition Category.

АлтынАрхитектура· 2025

Yokohama Chigasakihigashi Йорт

by Kei Tamai

Client: Skymission

A' Design Award Алтын бүләге Winner in Архитектура Category

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The Design

About Yokohama Chigasakihigashi Йорт

Йокохама Чигасакихигаши — көндәлек тормышны күк белән тоташтыру өчен проектланган аерым йорт. Бүлмәләр һәм коридорлар күк бүлмәсе дип аталган үзәк ишегалдын әйләндереп алган, ул гади ак пространстволар белән кысаланган. Уңайлы планировка ишегалдына үзәк ноктасы булырга яки тирә-яктагы бүлмәләр белән кушылырга мөмкинлек бирә, төрле яшәү рәвешләрен тәэмин итә. Тәрәзәләр эчкә йомшак табигый яктылык кертә, ясалма яктыртуга ихтыяҗны киметә. Гомуми идән мәйданы — 129,17 квадрат метр. Проект табигать белән традицион япон бәйләнешен яңарта.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Алтын бүләге

Yokohama Chigasakihigashi Йорт – A' Design Award Алтын бүләге җиңүчесе, бу гаять абруйлы танып белү, ул беренче класслы, тансык һәм күренекле дизайннарга бирелә. Алтын җиңүчеләре – үз дизайнерларының талантын, зирәклеген һәм осталыгын чагылдыручы бик яңа, киң карашлы һәм ялтырап торучы иҗат җимешләре. Yokohama Chigasakihigashi Йорт чагыштыргысыз кыйммәт китерүче бик мактаулы, тенденция билгеләүче һәм монументаль уйлап табу булыр дип көтелә. A' Design Award Алтын бүләге җиңүче бу дизайн – сәнгать, фән, дизайн һәм технология чикләрен зур файда белән киңәйтүче искиткеч һәм хөрмәтле проект. Yokohama Chigasakihigashi Йорт көчле теләк хисләрен тудыра, дәрт уята, иҗатны рухландыра һәм безне кызыксындыра.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This spec home focuses on living in harmony with the sky, designed by renowned architect Shin Takamatsu, an expert in traditional Japanese housing. Takamatsu believes that a home must have a deep relationship with the sky. The design includes a room extending toward the sky, surrounded by simple white spaces. This flexible layout allows the sky room to be the focal point or to blend with the surrounding spaces, offering various living styles that connect with the sky.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area：165.01㎡　Building area：70.71㎡　Total floor area：129.17㎡
Tags: housing,japan,modern,architecture,Yokohama
Production Technology: Rooms and hallways surround a courtyard, seen as a "sky room." Residents can enjoy different lifestyles, such as centering their lives around the courtyard or combining the courtyard and surrounding spaces into one. A simple glance upward from any space reveals the sky. The courtyard connects seamlessly with the rooms, and the windows create soft natural light without needing artificial lighting. The skyline encourages passersby to look up and experience the sky as well.
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: In the suburbs of major cities, cramped living with close neighbors is unavoidable. Modern homes prioritize energy efficiency, insulation, and privacy, resulting in inward living spaces where people often keep curtains shut to avoid outside views. Traditionally, Japanese homes embraced nature, harmonizing with the climate and reflecting a deep connection to the environment. This project aims to restore those lost values and reconnect modern living with nature.
Project Duration: The collaboration between architect Shin Takamatsu and Principal Home began in 2014. We discussed the direction of the project for over a year and a half, and entered the design phase in 2015.
In 2016, "AROUND THE SKY" was completed and received the Good Design Award. Later, in 2017, "WITH THE SKY" was finished, followed by the construction of "ALONG THE SKY." This year, the construction of two "IN THE SKY" buildings has also been completed.
Operation Flow: Residents can move freely between the courtyard and surrounding spaces, enjoying different living styles, such as centering life around the "sky room" or combining the courtyard with surrounding areas. From any spot, a glance upward reveals the sky. Natural light and air create a comfortable environment without relying on energy. The changing scenery, bird songs, and clouds further enrich the emotional experience of the residents, deepening their connection to nature.
Team Members: architect: Shin Takamatsu
designer: Shin Takamatsu