AIA JAPAN DESIGN AWARDS

The AIA Japan Design Awards celebrate the exceptional work of AIA Japan members, focusing exclusively on the contributions of licensed architects within the region. These awards aim to recognize and honor architectural excellence, innovation, and commitment to the profession.

With five distinct categories—Architecture (large-scale project), Architecture (small-scale project, single detached house), Interior Architecture, Urban Planning, and Unbuilt (real but unbuilt project)—the AIA Japan Design Awards provide a comprehensive platform for architects to showcase their creativity and technical prowess.

AIA Japan Design Awards are specifically for projects located in Japan or created by AIA Japan members. The jury evaluates submissions based on quality rather than competition, ensuring that the awards truly recognize excellence. By distinguishing the remarkable achievements of its members, AIA Japan fosters a spirit of continuous improvement and professional growth, ensuring that the built environment benefits from visionary and skilled architects.

NEXT AIA JAPAN AWARDS

The next AIA Japan Awards will be celebrated in 2025.

AIA JAPAN DESIGN AWARD 2023: MARUWA Seto Factory

Designers:

Gensler: Daichi Amano, Makoto Isobe, Rie Kurokawa, Takashi Arimoto, Marco Troncarelli, Jeff Maeshiro, Kosuke Nose

Takenaka Corporation: Kiyokazu Otake, Takuya Ota, Yutaka Higuchi

Contractor: TAKENAKA CORPORATION

Owner: MARUWA CO., LTD.

HONORABLE MENTION 2023: Otemachi One

Designers:

Nicolas Medrano, Mustafa K. Abadan, T.J. Gottesdiener, Vram Malek, Nicolas Medrano, Kenichiro Suzuki
Associate Design Architects: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill + KMDW
Architects of Record: NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD, KAJIMA CORPORATION

Consultants: office ma (landscape design), Uchihara Creative Lighting Design Inc. (lighting design), Rian Ihara Design Office (signage design), DENNISTON (hotel interior design), DESIGN STUDIO SPIN (hotel restaurant interior design), ILYA CORPORATION (commercial facility design）
Contractor: KAJIMA CORPORATION
Owner: MITSUI & CO., LTD. , Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.

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