Dizayini ya Amami House Nyumba ndi Kazunori Sakai ndi wopambana wotamandika kwambiri pa mphotho yaulemu ya 2026 Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award mu Gawo la Mpikisano la Mapangidwe a Nyumba, Zomanga ndi Zomangidwa.

SilivaZomangamanga· 2026

Amami House Nyumba

ndi Kazunori Sakai

Kasitomala: Sakai Architects

Wopambana pa Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award mu Gawo la Zomangamanga

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Pitani ku Tsamba Onani ku A' Design Award Nkhani Yofalitsidwa Chizindikiro cha Mphotho

Mitundu

Kapangidwe

Za Amami House Nyumba

Nyumba ya Amami ndi nyumba yodzidalira yokha yomwe ili pachilumba cha Amami, ku Japan, yokonzedwa kuti banja la anthu anayi likhalemo. Chilumbachi chili ndi nyengo yotentha komanso yachinyontho, ndipo kuwala kwa dzuwa ndi kochepa. Nyumbayi imathandiza kukhala moyo wabwino popanda kudalira magetsi a boma kapena makina ozizirira mpweya. Njira zachilengedwe monga kulowetsa mpweya wabwino mwachilengedwe, kugwiritsa ntchito kuwala kwa masana ndi kutchinga kutentha zimachepetsa kufunika kwa makina. Mawonekedwe a denga lachikhalidwe la mtundu wa hip-and-gable akonzedwanso mwatsopano ndi zinthu zamakono zogwira ntchito bwino. Chotenthetsera madzi cha dzuwa, njira yopangira manyowa ndi munda wapakhomo zimakwaniritsa kayendedwe kakang'ono ka kudzidalira.

Chidziwitso

Za Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award

Amami House Nyumba ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka modabwitsa komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe a pamwamba, okongola ndi ochititsa chidwi. Opambana a Siliva ndi ntchito zowala kwambiri ndi zolenga kwambiri zomwe zimaonetsa ukatswiri, luso ndi nzeru zakuthwa za opanga awo. Amami House Nyumba akuyembekezeka kukhala ntchito yodabwitsa yoonetsedwa, yaukatswiri wapadera ndi yatsopano kwambiri. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award awa ndi chopangidwa chodziwika kwambiri ndi choyamikiridwa chomwe chimapindulitsa ndi kukulitsa malire a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo. Amami House Nyumba ndi cholengedwa chomwe anthu ambiri amachichitira nsanje, chomwe chimadzutsa zilakolako, kubweretsa maganizo abwino ndi kuyatsa kudabwa ndi chidwi.

Kumbuyo kwa Kapangidwe

Katundu wa Atolankhani

Umboni, mamembala a gulu ndi zambiri zapadera zoperekedwa ndi wopanga.

Makhalidwe Apadera: Located on Amami Island, an island with a hot and humid climate and among the lowest levels of solar radiation in Japan, this self-sufficient house investigates how a family of four can live comfortably without dependence on the power grid or air conditioning.

Rooted in the island’s unique climate and culture, the design reinterprets vernacular architecture through passive strategies, including natural ventilation, daylighting, and insulation, thereby minimizing reliance on mechanical systems.

The project presents a sustainable model of living in harmony with nature, nurturing resilience, and quietly redefining what it means to dwell in the modern world.
Miyezo ndi Kuphimba: A vacuum-tube solar water heater installed on the east-facing roof supplies domestic hot water, reaching 60 to 97 degrees Celsius in summer and around 30 degrees in winter. Only minimal backup from a gas heater is needed, reducing gas consumption to less than half of that in the family’s previous rental home. Groundwater use was initially considered, but high iron content led to the adoption of a public water supply for greater reliability. The sauna is heated with wood repurposed from local construction offcuts, creating a circular resource exchange with nearby builders. A composting system turns kitchen waste into fertilizer for the home garden, where vegetables grown on-site return to the dining table, forming a small yet tangible cycle of self-sufficiency.
Zizindikiro: Off-grid housing, Passive design, Self-sufficient living, Vernacular architecture, Japan, Sustainable architecture, Resilient design, Energy autonomy, Community living, Climate-responsive design
Teknoloji Yopangira: Amami is often called the “Island of Yui,” known for its deeply interwoven social ties. Traditional celebrations for children’s milestones often bring together more than 80 relatives and neighbors, reflecting a collective culture where child-rearing is shared across families and the wider community, and homes have historically functioned as both private and communal spaces. In recent years, however, such practices have diminished due to nuclear families, standardized housing, and the impact of the pandemic. This house responds by reintroducing openness and generosity into the domestic realm, creating spaces where people can naturally gather and share time together, reviving and sustaining the island’s cultural traditions.
Vuto la Dizayini: The hardest part was designing a truly self-sufficient house in one of Japan’s most demanding climates—hot, humid, and with limited solar radiation—while removing dependence on the power grid and air conditioning. Balancing comfort and resilience required continuous testing of passive strategies, energy autonomy, and spatial composition, with every decision responding precisely to local climate data. Equally challenging was integrating cultural elements such as the dispersed house form, the openness of yui community ties, and traditional roof expressions into a contemporary language sustaining both environmental and communal life.
Chilimbikitso: Inspired by the vernacular landscapes of Amami, where corrugated metal roofs are commonly seen across local settlements, the design inherits the traditional hip-and-gable roof form and integrates contemporary performance features such as insulation, ventilation, and natural lighting. Through this synthesis, the project reinterprets and reconstructs the roof as a new architectural typology that connects local identity with modern functionality.
Nthawi ya Polojekiti: Design Period: February 2018 – December 2023
Construction Period: January 2024 – August 2024
Amami island, KAGOSHIMA, JAPAN.
Mdondomeko ya Ntchito: The project gently explores a sustainable way of living in harmony with the natural environment. Embracing the unique climate and culture of the southern islands, it quietly reexamines what it means to dwell in the modern age.
Mamembala a Gulu: KAZUNORI SAKAI（ARCHITECT)
MASAYUKI TAKATA (Structural Engineer)
TOMOHIRO URATA (Garden Designer)
KAZUHIKO HANAI (Lighting Designer)
KAZUNORI KAWAGUCHI (Main Contractor)
MAKOTO TANAKA (Carpenter)
MICHIHIKO MINESHIMA (Electrical Contractor)
YASUNORI SAKAE (Plumbing Contractor）
Mwini Zithunzi: TOSHIHISA ISHII