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Projects in which NOMURA Co.,Ltd. was involved in spatial creation won numerous awards, including the "KUKAN OF THE YEAR" at the "Japan Space concept design Awards 2025"

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2025.12.08
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Osaka Kansai Expo "EARTH MART" Photo: Masato Kono, Nakasa and Partners
Osaka Kansai Expo "EARTH MART" Photo: Masato Kono, Nakasa and Partners

At the Japan concept design Space Awards 2025 (sponsored by the Japan Commercial environmental design Association and the Japan concept design Space Association), one work for which NOMURA Co.,Ltd. was responsible for creating the space was awarded the KUKAN OF THE YEAR, the Nikkei Inc. Award, and the Gold Award, three works were awarded the Silver Award, and three works were awarded the Bronze Award. In addition, numerous other works were selected as Shortlist or Longlist winners.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to our clients and everyone who helped us. We will continue to work to solve various social issues and provide optimal spaces, as well as Delight and Passion.

The Japan Kukan concept design Award is one of Japan's largest concept design awards, established to connect the value of spatial concept design to the future. Its mission is to use the power of concept design to find solutions to multifaceted social problems and pave the way for a hopeful future.
 
[KUKAN OF THE YEAR
[Nikkei Inc. Award
[Gold Award]
01.Exhibition and event space
Osaka Kansai Expo "EARTH MART"
client: Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition

[Silver Award]
01. Exhibition and event space
Osaka Kansai Expo null²
client: Computer and Nature General Incorporated AssociationMr.

02. Corporate promotion space
Shiseido Beauty Diagnosis Lab
Client: Shiseido Creative Co., Ltd. Mr.

08. Service and Hospitality Space
THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection
Client: JR West Hotel Development Co., Ltd.

[Bronze Award]
01.Exhibition and event space
Osaka Kansai Expo Japanese Government Pavilion
client: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition

02. Corporate promotion space
Nemoto Yawataya Isogoro "CEVEN LAB" - Custom Blend Kitchen -
Client: Yawataya Isogoro Co., Ltd.

09.Cultural exchange space
Follow Ryo-san! Enjoy the whole town of Kameari [KOCHIKAME Museum]
Client: Katsushika Ward

[Shortlist]
01.Exhibition and event space
Osaka Kansai Expo Women's Pavilion in collaboration with Cartier
Client: Richemont Japan LLC

Panasonic Group Pavilion "Nomo Country"
Client: Panasonic Holdings Co., Ltd.

02. Corporate promotion space
YKK AP 30 Building Philosophy Hall ENZA
client: YKK AP Co., Ltd.

04. Entertainment space
GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION
 
Client: Bandai Namco Holdings Inc.

06. Dining space
% Arabica Egypt Cairo Roastery
Client: Arabica International Limited

ESPRIT C. KEI GINZA  ST LOUIS BAR by KEI
Client: Togen Co., Ltd.

Japanese Restaurant Kagaya KITTE Osaka
Client: Kagaya Co., Ltd.

09.Cultural exchange space
Aichi Founding Hall
Client: Aichi Prefecture

10. Public facilities and community spaces
A healing place coexisting with the local shrine forest
Client: Religious Corporation Takekoma Shrine

Kobe Port Earthquake Memorial Park: Connecting the memories of the earthquake to the future
Client: Kobe City

12. Living/living space
Houses on the Rias Coast

[Longlist]
01.Exhibition and event space
Qatar Pavilion at the 2025 World Expo in Japan
Client: Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the State of Qatar

Malaysia Pavilion at the 2025 World Expo in Japan
client: Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, Malaysia

Osaka Kansai Expo iPS Cells for the Future
Client: Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City Expo Promotion Bureau

Osaka Healthcare Pavilion
client: Osaka Pavilion Promotion Committee for the 2025 World Exposition, Japan
        Osaka Pavilion for the 2025 World Expo, Japan (Public Interest Incorporated Association)

"Future Life Expo: Future City" Pavilion Kubota Place
Client: Kubota Corporation Mr.

05.Shop space
Lawson Osaka Kansai Expo Store
Client: Lawson Co., Ltd.

06. Dining space
Highland restaurant "SUIKUU"
Client: Daikin Industries, Ltd. Mr.

07.Commercial complex space
Grand Green Osaka
Client: Gran Green Osaka Development Company

08. Service and Hospitality Space
RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka Vignette Collection 
Client: Bentall Green Oak Co., Ltd.

09.Cultural exchange space
Chiba City Zoological Park - Forest of Life Tropical Rainforest Wonder of Rainforest -
Client: Chiba City

Takarazuka Grand Theater Shop & Restaurant Zone Renewal
Client: Hankyu Corporation

The Amami Rabbit Museum, where we foster a spirit of coexistence with rabbits
Client: Yamato Village

10. Public facilities and community spaces
Nagano Children's Museum Naganobi! Creation and Education Park
Client: Moriya Shokai Co., Ltd. Mr.

Ginza Niigata Information Center THE NIIGATA
Client: Niigata Industrial Creation Organization, a public interest incorporated foundation

KIX Lounge Kansai (Kansai International Airport international lounge)
Client: Kansai Airports

[Young Talent Award]
01.Exhibition and event space
Qatar Pavilion at the 2025 World Expo in Japan
Client: Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the State of Qatar

Malaysia Pavilion at the 2025 World Expo in Japan
client Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia Mr.

"Future Life Expo: Future City" Pavilion Kubota Place
Client: Kubota Corporation Mr.

02. Corporate promotion space
Nemoto Yawataya Isogoro "CEVEN LAB" - Custom Blend Kitchen -
Client: Yawataya Isogoro Co., Ltd.

05.Shop space
Lawson Osaka Kansai Expo Store
Client: Lawson Co., Ltd.

06. Dining space
Japanese Restaurant Kagaya KITTE Osaka
Client: Kagaya Co., Ltd.

07.Commercial complex space
Grand Green Osaka
Client: Gran Green Osaka Development Company

09.Cultural exchange space
Follow Ryo-san! Enjoy the whole town of Kameari [KOCHIKAME Museum]
Client: Katsushika Ward

Chiba City Zoological Park - Forest of Life Tropical Rainforest Wonder of Rainforest -
Client: Chiba City

10. Public facilities and community spaces
Kobe Port Earthquake Memorial Park: Connecting the memories of the earthquake to the future
Client: Kobe City

Related information

Japan Space concept design Award 2025

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