Screening Meeting

On a day in October, we gathered our esteemed judges at Hachise to hold the screening meeting. With so many impressive entries to review, the judges deliberated carefully and have finally chosen the winners. Congratulations to all the award recipients!

Prizes will be sent out gradually, so please allow us some time. We may reach out to you regarding prize delivery or the potential realization of your ideas.
※Please note that not all winning ideas will be implemented.

Comments from Judges

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  Junya Kondo,
  Editor of Bukkenfan with the editorial staffs

  We were first struck by the sheer volume of entries, which was double that of the previous contest. Many submissions reflected themes of connection - with people, nature (such as greenery, sunlight, and water) - which aligns closely with the popular articles among our Bukkenfan website and reflects a current direction for homes in modern Japan. Numerous entries also focused on enjoying time in baths (or saunas), life with pets, and designs featuring curves, all indicating a strong desire for relaxation and comfort.

  物件ファン(Bukkenfan/JP)
  　
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  Professor of Kyoto Women's University,
  Eriko Inoue

  We enjoyed reviewing the many unique proposals. My personal judging criteria focused on different aspects for each award. For the Gold Prize, I considered feasibility since implementation was key, while for the Silver Prize and Hachise Special Award, I emphasized the originality of perspectives and the enjoyment of space. I found proposals that managed to enrich daily life and express “something extra” within a limited space especially compelling.

  　
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  Kohei Nishimura,
  Chairman of the Board, Hachise Ltd. Co.

  Thank you for the 131 submissions we received. Many ideas focused on similar concepts, which may be understandable given the limited planning options for compact, single-story houses. Common themes included Doma earthen floor designs - especially with planted greenery, loft bedrooms, and approaches to the garden. Among these, the Doma with greenery is a concept we had previously implemented in a property sold by Hachise. Although we were initially unsure if it would appeal to buyers, it successfully sold. We look forward to your participation in the next contest as well.

  　

Results

GOLD (Champion)

title

お勝手町家
“Okatte Machiya”

name

水越 俊宇 (Toshiie Mizukoshi) sama

Judge’s comment (Bukkenfan):
There were several ideas focused on connecting with the town, but among them, the illustrations that provided a clear and vivid image were particularly striking. They made us feel that we would love to see the real thing.

SILVER (1st Runner-up)

title

ウラを超えて
ー土間と緑が織りなす開放的住まいー
Beyond the Inside: An Open-Concept Home Woven with Doma and Greenery

name

しま (Shima) sama

Judge’s comment (Kohei Nishimura):
The Doma earthen floor space featuring a symbolic tree seems enjoyable, and it’s likely that many single residents would love to live in such an environment. We have a record of similar renovations in the past that were successfully sold, so this plan appears quite feasible.

Judge’s comment (Kohei Nishimura):
The Doma earthen floor space featuring a symbolic tree seems enjoyable, and it’s likely that many single residents would love to live in such an environment. We have a record of similar renovations in the past that were successfully sold, so this plan appears quite feasible.

SILVER (1st Runner-up)

Title

素と視. essence and perspective

name

高橋 海＋阪口雄大 | mapo. sama

Judge’s comment (Erika Inoue):
The proposed beautiful space not only embodies the essence of Kyoto but also evokes the recent trend of minimal living, leading to high praise for the concept.

Judge’s comment (Erika Inoue):
The proposed beautiful space not only embodies the essence of Kyoto but also evokes the recent trend of minimal living, leading to high praise for the concept.

Hachise
Distinction Award

Title

「町床」という居場所 A Place Called "Machitoko"

name

コト葉LAB．(Kotoha LAB.) sama

Hachise
Distinction Award

Title

「京町庭都」(キョウマチテイト) Kyomachi-Teito

name

堀 勝将 （正しくは寸の上が夕）(Katsumasa Hori) sama

Hachise
Distinction Award

Title

町屋街に住む Living in a Machiya Neighborhood

name

飯田嵩洋(Takahiro Iida) sama / 伊奈恭平(Kyohei Ina) sama /
西川涼 (Ryo Nishikawa) sama

Hachise
Distinction Award

Title

小さな町家で、大きな机と棲まう Living with a Large Desk in a Small Machiya

name

高橋 宏弥 (Hiroya Takahashi) sama

Hachise
Distinction Award

Title

雨と共存する家 A House in Harmony with Rain

name

本日のおすすめ (Honjitsu-no-Osusume) sama

Hachise
Distinction Award

Title

ミセのある小さな住宅
NO.1「軒先コーヒー店」
No. 1: Eaves Coffee Shop

Name

カンP (KanP) sama

Hachise
Distinction Award

Title

愛犬に贈る「サンルームのある町家」 A Machiya with a Sunroom for Your Beloved Dog

Name

渡邉 純平 (Junpe Watanabe) sama

Hachise
Distinction Award

Title

「はだし」と「くつ」のあいだ Between Barefoot and Shoes

Name

アトリエ・カラ (Atelier Kara) sama

Hachise
Distinction Award

Title

土竜の家 The House of the Mole

名前

辻本直哉 (Naoya Tsujimoto) sama

Hachise
Distinction Award

Title

おひとりさまの町家温泉 A Machiya Onsen for Solos

Name

O.M sama

As a special quota, we have also decided to establish the following awards.

Kohei Nishimura Award

Title

継承の場所 A Place of Heritage

Name

八木家 (Yagike) sama

Judge’s comment (Kohei Nishimura):
t's a plan that may not be practical, but it sounds fun. A community centered around books is intriguing. Creating a reading corner on the deck in the backyard would make it even more enjoyable.

Judge’s comment (Kohei Nishimura):
t's a plan that may not be practical, but it sounds fun. A community centered around books is intriguing. Creating a reading corner on the deck in the backyard would make it even more enjoyable.

Noaki Award

Title

ジュウバコ町家 Jubako Machiya

Name

有信 晴登 (Haruto Arinobu) sama

Judge’s comment (Naoki Nishimura):
I felt a sense of creativity in the idea of creating a furniture-like small Machiya within a Machiya. The unique experience of feeling the Machiya's exterior through the earthen floor sounds exciting. Additionally, the functional significance given to the street-side earthen floor makes the house seem more endearing.

Judge’s comment (Naoki Nishimura):
I felt a sense of creativity in the idea of creating a furniture-like small Machiya within a Machiya. The unique experience of feeling the Machiya's exterior through the earthen floor sounds exciting. Additionally, the functional significance given to the street-side earthen floor makes the house seem more endearing.

Noaki Award

Title

半家具・半建築 Half Furniture, Half Architecture

Name

本田 凌也 (Ryoya Honda) sama

Judge’s comment (Naoki Nishimura):
Among the many unique ideas proposed for dividing rooms, this suggestion stands out because it utilizes curves for both architectural partitions and furniture, allowing for flexible movement. This aspect resembles the inherent flexibility of traditional machiya, making it both enjoyable and practical.

Judge’s comment (Naoki Nishimura):
Among the many unique ideas proposed for dividing rooms, this suggestion stands out because it utilizes curves for both architectural partitions and furniture, allowing for flexible movement. This aspect resembles the inherent flexibility of traditional machiya, making it both enjoyable and practical.