Two Sails 住宅 by Yukihiro Nakagawa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 鐵獎 in 建築、樓宇及結構設計 Competition Category.

鐵建築· 2026

Two Sails 住宅

by Yukihiro Nakagawa

Client: MASTER CRAFT Co.Ltd

A' Design Award 鐵獎 Winner in 建築 Category

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The Design

About Two Sails 住宅

「雙帆」係一座為兩代同堂家庭而設計嘅海濱住宅。呢座兩層高嘅木構建築位於日本岡山，喺800平方米嘅地皮上，建築面積為250平方米。屋頂造型令人聯想起船帆，有助於引入自然光同海風入室內。起居空間分為南北兩個區域，令每一代人都可以保持各自嘅私隱。一條有蓋走廊連接兩個區域，即使落雨天都可以自由往來。外牆採用耐用嘅金屬包覆，能夠抵禦海洋空氣造成嘅侵蝕。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鐵獎

Two Sails 住宅是 A' Design Award 鐵獎得主，這是授予滿足人們對設計精良的創作所期待的專業與工業要求的優良設計的聲望認可。鐵獎得主展現出其創作者的高超技藝、高度專業化、專家級的理解力和創造能力。預計Two Sails 住宅將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的創作，既實用又創新。這件贏得 A' Design Award 鐵獎的設計整合了行業最佳實踐，並擁有與專業知識和才華相結合的稱職技術特性。Two Sails 住宅因其嚴謹而受到尊重，旨在提供有助於讓世界變得更美好的生活品質改善。

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