Two Sails Indlu by Yukihiro Nakagawa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ezokwakha, Izakhiwo Nezinhlaka Competition Category.

InsimbiEzokwakha· 2026

Two Sails Indlu

by Yukihiro Nakagawa

Client: MASTER CRAFT Co.Ltd

Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ezokwakha Category

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The Design

About Two Sails Indlu

I-Two Sails yindlu esogwini lolwandle eyakhelwe umndeni wezizukulwane ezimbili. Lesi sakhiwo sokhuni esinamazinga amabili simi e-Okayama, eJapane, sinendawo yesakhiwo engamamitha-skwele angama-250 esiqeshini somhlaba esingamamitha-skwele angama-800. Isimo sophahla sikhumbuza useyili womkhumbi futhi sisiza ukudonsela ukukhanya kwemvelo nomoya wasolwandle ngaphakathi. Izindawo zokuhlala zihlukaniswe zaba yizingxenye zasenyakatho nezaseningizimu, ukuze isizukulwane ngasinye sigcine ubumfihlo baso. Umhubhe onophahla uxhumanisa lezi zingxenye ezimbili futhi uvumela ukuhamba ngisho nasezinsukwini zemvula. Izindonga zangaphandle zimbozwe ngensimbi eqinile emelana nokugqwala okubangelwa umoya wasolwandle.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award

Two Sails Indlu iwinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile okunikezwa imiklamo emihle ehlangabezana nezidingo zobungcweti nezemboni ezilindelekile ezimpahleni ezihlelwe kahle. Abawinile beNsimbi babonisa ikhono elikhulu, ubungcweti obuphezulu, ukuqonda kochwepheshe namandla okudala abadali babo. Two Sails Indlu ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo nenezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu zemboni futhi unezimfanelo zobuchwepheshe ezifanelekile ezihlanganiswe nolwazi nethalente. Two Sails Indlu iyahlonishwa ngenxa yokucophelela kwayo futhi ihlelelwe ukulethela izinguquko zomgangatho wempilo ezisiza ukwenza umhlaba ube yindawo engcono.

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