Creative Encounters

-Creative Meets-

The Tanseisha Space Awards are a place where new talent meets professionals who create spaces that will brighten up the city.
This is a collaborative field where we think together about that potential and what future spaces will look like.

This is the second year since it was reborn as the "Kukan Awards".
This is the fifth year for this idea contest.
Every year, applicants from diverse backgrounds give shape to their ideas and passion,
They have presented us with "spatial possibilities" that went beyond our imagination.

In an ever-changing society, the perspective required for creating spaces is also evolving.
This award gathers ideas that transcend the boundaries of industries and roles.
We welcome everyone who is challenging themselves to redefine the future of "place."

This year, the judges involved in space from a variety of perspectives will be taking part.
Commercial facility operators, store operators such as retailers and restaurants, designers, and planners.
From the perspective of professionals in all walks of life who are involved in "creating modern spaces,"
Your designs, ideas, and possibilities will be evaluated from multiple angles.

The evaluation will depend on the judge's position.
For this reason, we will be offering many special awards and prizes to shine a light on even more individuality and potential.

We hope that this award will be a turning point for you and your career.
Towards the "future" that is an extension of the "present". I am looking forward to seeing new forms of space again this year.

Application period

2025.07.07.Mon ~ 10.06.Mon

Theme

A space that makes you want to go back again and again

A relaxing space that will help you forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
An inspiring space that is bubbling with energy.
A space where you can fully immerse yourself in a unique world view.
A space where people can gather and share the same thoughts.
A space that is not only beautiful but also functional and serves its purpose smartly.
Everyone has their own reasons for wanting to return to a certain space.

How do you create a "I want to go again" feeling in people's minds?
Your "I want to go again!" and "I want you to come again!"
We look forward to welcoming you to a space filled with your dreams.

Recruitment details/target

In Commercial Spaces and Public Spaces spaces

Space design, product design, ideas, etc.

The proposed work will cover the entire space.
Or a proposal for a part that makes up a space.


* Commercial Spaces and Public Spaces spaces mainly refer to the following spaces.

  • Commercial Facilities
    (Shopping centers, train stations, airports, and other public spaces)
  • Retail stores
    (Apparel stores, bookstores, home improvement stores, etc.)
  • Restaurants
    (cafes, restaurants, etc.)

*The parts that make up the space mainly refer to the following spaces and products.

  • Food courts, toilets, and rest areas within shopping centers.
  • Fitting rooms, kids' areas, fixtures, etc. in retail stores.
  • Furniture such as waiting areas and take-out counters in restaurants.

*The industry or business type of the space is not important (3D spaces are excluded).

Prizes and Prize Money

Grand Prize (1 piece)

1,000,000

Excellence Award (1 piece)

300,000

Student Award (1 item) *

*The Student Award is for university, graduate, and vocational school students.

150,000

High school/technical college student award [new] (1 award)

150,000

Special Jury Award (maximum 9 entries)

50,000

Winners (maximum 30 points)

Gift certificate¥ 3,000

*The Student Award is for university, graduate, and vocational school students.

  • Please refrain from making inquiries regarding the selection process.
  • If there are no works suitable for each award, the award may be marked as "Not Applicable."
  • Prize money will be paid after withholding income tax, special income tax for reconstruction, and other taxes have been deducted.
  • If a minor wins a prize, parental consent is required to receive the prize.
  • There may be overlapping prizes. In that case, the total prize money will be the sum of all the prizes won.

Judges (titles omitted):

Kenji Hanari

Adastria Co., Ltd.

Kazuhiro Saito

Alpen Co., Ltd.

Nozomi Kubota

Creator's NEXT Co., Ltd.

Norito Takahashi

Jamo associates

Megumi Funamoto

JR West Japan SC Development Co., Ltd.

Kotaro Minami

NIPPON SHUPPAN HANBAI INC.

Shohei Takei

Nomena Co., Ltd.

Koji Hayashi

Co., Ltd.
FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES

Kazuhito Terada

Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.

Tomoya Akaishi

Co., Ltd.
United Arrows

Takao Katsuta

LINE-INC.

Yusuke Fujimon

Royal Holdings
Co., Ltd.

Shunsuke Suzuki

Workman Co., Ltd.

Takeshi Kanda

TANSEISHA Co., Ltd.

Akihiro Suzuki

TANSEISHA Co., Ltd.

Yoshiro Enomoto

UNITED ARROWS CO., LTD.

Senior Manager, Store Development Division, Store Operations Center

Company info

UNITED ARROWS is an apparel retailer with approximately 311 stores both in Japan and overseas. Our "management philosophy" is the goal of our daily activities. Our philosophy system shows the elements necessary to realize this "management philosophy," and it is the path UNITED ARROWS aims for, and we consider it to be the very values UNITED ARROWS holds to this day. Our management philosophy is that we create our customers' tomorrow with sincerity and a sense of beauty, and we believe that by continuing to create standards for lifestyle and culture, we will be able to achieve customer satisfaction.

https://www.united-arrows.co.jp

I would like to see a space design that combines Eastern (Japanese) and Western cultures, is optimally comfortable, and incorporates modern systems (functionality). *Incorporating the SDGs is essential.

Judging Criteria

1. Ability to grasp the theme

A design that is both stylish and efficient

2. Empathy with the times

Does it fit with modern lifestyles?

3. How to perceive value

The attitude of capturing the value of the world with one's own eyes and communicating it

In this ever-changing environment, Commercial Spaces design is evolving from a service that provides functional, beautiful and well-organized spaces to a creative tool for solving problems, and is now moving into a new phase. Please take a proactive approach to the theme and propose a "real place of commerce" that connects with end users, without being limited by existing commercial facilities and stores.

Event Schedule

First screening: Mid to late October

Document review

Second round of screening scheduled for November 5th (Wed) and 6th (Thu)

Online Presentation Format

Final screening scheduled for Wednesday, November 19th

Face-to-face presentation format
The presentation venue will be at Tanseisha's headquarters.

Award ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, December 3rd

*Submissions will be limited to those who can attend the judging and awards ceremony mentioned above.
(Attendance at the screening will be considered in the selection process.)

How to Apply

1. Fill out the entry form

Please fill in the required information in the entry form.
Once you have completed the registration, you will be emailed a registration number.

2. Create a work and concept sheet

The concept sheet will be in a specified format. Please download it from the link below.

3. From the application form
Submit your work and concept sheet

Please submit your work and concept sheet (2 sheets in total) via the application form.
Applications will not be returned.
(Please make a copy before applying)

Important points to note when applying

  • Each person (or organization) may submit any number of works.
    (You will need your registration number each time)
  • Works must be unpublished and completely original.
  • Anyone, individual, corporate or group, any age
  • Only those who can give a presentation in Japanese are eligible.
  • Applications cannot be submitted by mail, in person, or by email.

Submissions

A3 size PDF data x 2

Interview

Inquiry

Tanseisha Space Awards Secretariat (JDN)

From all applicants,
We welcome any questions you may have about this contest.

JDN INC., Ltd.
Tanseisha Space Awards Office

tdaward2025@japandesign.ne.jp

For inquiries regarding this contest, please contact us here.

TANSEISHA Co., Ltd.

tdaward@tanseisha.co.jp

Organizer

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