2Celestial Constellations Celestial Constellations transforms Yoyogi Park into a dynamic space where the beauty of human connection unfolds beneath the vastness of the cosmos.
1ἐκκλησία in the hillI reinterpreted ekklesia, the origin of the word "church," in modern Japan, and developed a prototype church that would be a place of escape and gathering, where not only Christians but anyone can easily visit. In Nagasaki, I have planned an ekklesia centered around a choir stage and seating area that connects the community as one through Christian music.
1WinnerTEDZUKURI Traditional Japanese Craft centerDesign for a Centre for Traditional Japanese Crafts in the city of Akita, Japan. A concept for an open exhibition and creative space to cultivate local handicraft traditions related to Kawatsura, Kabazaiku and Odtat Magewappa products.
7People's Choice AwardCraft Center for Traditional Japanese Arts. AkitaThe cultural center of traditional Japanese arts is a small town of craftsmen and artists, a so-called "The town under mushroom hats". This town consists from separate building that are of the same scale as the surrounded building of Akita.
1Craft Center of Traditional Japanese ArtThe concept of the building is made of a historical bottom and a ductile top. The bottom part is a rectangular structure, inspired after most Japanese monasteries, while the top of the building is designed to look like a writhing snake. Is the projected separated from the city by a moat.
0MELODY GARDEN This project aims to convey Ca Tru Music Culture which needs protection, to people with flexible spaces that use traditional and local together, meditative spaces that reflect the calmness of music, and common areas for demonstration purposes. Inspired by the idea of a Zen Garden belonging to the close culture, the project was named 'Melody Garden'.
91WinnerKibo no Sakura Cultural CenterThe name of our project is Kibo no Sakura. Kibo meaning Hope and Sakura meaning Cherry Blossoms, the national flowers of Japan. Both these words really drive our project. Kibo no Sakura makes the culture of Shirakawa more permanent and allows the residents especially the younger population and tourists to be more involved.
17Institutional Excellence AwardTectonic VariationA project that aims to show the beauty of the traditions of Shirakawa-go by displaying it on the a wooden tectonic facade that connects back to the village and its villagers
112Editor's ChoiceShirakawa-Go Culture and Conservation Center 2022Beyond the first shade of the site exits a far richer dynamic -of people living as family across a neighborhood. The preservation of this UNESCO site was only possible because of the bond between the villagers. My take is to present the unity and pride of Shirakawa Go while paying homage to its culture. This project doesn't exist without its people
60Honorable MentionTectonic BloomThis Tectonic Bloom experiments the idea of different typologies in a project. It resembles the site around it in many ways that may or may not be visible. It compliments the surrounding mountains.
22Runner-upCultural Center in Shirakawa-go, JapanA cultural center in Shirakawa-go, Japan, that depends on using tectonic systems.
138People's Choice AwardShirakawa-go Cultural CentreThe Shirakawa-go Cultural Centre embodies the traditions and history of the isolated village of Shirakawa-go while presenting them in a new and contemporary manner.
