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INTRODUCTION l ABOUT KKAA · AWARDS
ABOUT KKAA AWARDS
Kengo Kuma & Associates is a Tokyo-based architecture firm founded by Japanese 2021 The Most Influential People of 2021 (Time Magazine)
architect Kengo Kuma in 1990. The firm is known for its innovative and 2019
sustainable designs that combine traditional Japanese architecture with modern John D. Rockefeller 3rd Award
techniques. Military Order of Savoy (Cavaliere di Gran Croce) (Grand Cross of the
Equestrian Order)
Medal with Purple Ribbon 2018
Kuma's design philosophy focuses on creating buildings that are in harmony with 2018
their surroundings and that prioritize the use of natural materials such as wood, AIJ Education Award
stone, and paper. Many of his designs also incorporate elements of light and 2016 “Sustainable Architecture” Global Award
shadow, and are intended to evoke a sense of calm and tranquillity. The 15th Public Buildings Award /
Category of Governmental Building for “City Hall Plaza Aore, Nagaoka”
Kengo Kuma & Associates has completed a wide range of projects around the Iconic Award for “China Academy of Art’s Folk Art Museum”
world, including cultural centres, museums, hotels, and residential buildings. Some 1st Prize, Wooden Architecture Award (France) for “Mont-Blanc Base Camp”
of the firm's notable projects include the Asakusa Culture and Tourism Centre in
Tokyo, the V&A Dundee museum in Scotland, and the Odunpazari Modern Museum 2011 The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s Art
in Turkey. Encouragement Prize for “Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum”
2010 Mainichi Art Award for “Nezu Museum”
The firm has received numerous awards for its work, including the 2016 2009 Decoration Officier de L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (France)
International Olympic Committee and International Association for Sports and 2008 Energy Performance + Architecture Award (France)
Leisure Facilities Award for the Tokyo National Stadium, which was built for the Bois Magazine International Wood Architecture Award (France)
2020 Olympic Games. Kuma's work has also been featured in exhibitions around
the world, including the Venice Biennale and the Museum of Modern Art in New 2002 Spirit of Nature Wood Architecture Award (Finland)
York.
2001 Togo Murano Award for “Nakagawa-machi Bato Hiroshige Museum”
International Stone Architecture Award (Italy) for “Stone Museum”
1997 Architectural Institute of Japan Award for “Noh Stage in the Forest”
AIA Benedictus Award (USA) for “Water / Glass”
