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Ryosuke Okawa wins Silver at the prestigious A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award with Yokohama Symphostage Complex Building.

Ryosuke Okawa's groundbreaking Architecture sets new standards for innovation and excellence, earning prestigious Silver A' Design Award recognition in the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Competition.

In a significant acknowledgment of design excellence and innovation, it has been officially announced that “Yokohama Symphostage Complex Building” by Ryosuke Okawa has been distinguished with the silver award status at the prestigious A' Design Awards for the year 2025, in the highly competitive architecture, building and structure design category.

This distinction honors the remarkable design quality and innovative approach embodied in the creation. The Silver A' Design Award not only underscores the exceptional design and conceptual prowess of the Yokohama Symphostage Complex Building but also emphasizes the influential role of OBAYASHI CORPORATION in elevating standards within the architecture domain.

The visionary behind “Yokohama Symphostage Complex Building” Ryosuke Okawa, has been acknowledged for their dedication to pushing the boundaries of design. A deeper look into their portfolio and philosophy can be found at their designer.org profile, showcasing a commitment to excellence and innovation.

To explore “Yokohama Symphostage Complex Building” and its groundbreaking design features further, interested parties are invited to visit the design|newsroom where high resolution images, multimedia content, interviews and translations are available for the award-winning architecture.

About Yokohama Symphostage Complex Building

This is a complex building with a total floor area of approx. 180,000m2 and connected to the pedestrian network, an infrastructure linking central Yokohama and its surrounding areas. The distinctive feature of this project is that it creates a multi-layered plaza space while utilizing the existing pedestrian space. The exterior design of the office area above the lower public area is multi-layered, providing a comfortable working environment. The hotel on the upper floors has become a city landmark, taking advantage of Yokohama's seaside location.

About A' Design Awards

The A' Design Award & Competition, celebrated worldwide for honoring superior design, distinguishes itself through a rigorous evaluation process conducted by a panel of industry experts, journalists, and academics. The A' Design Award celebrates the diversity and innovation of designs across various categories. A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award honors outstanding design of skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions, religious structures, infrastructure designs, landscaping projects and more.

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