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Kokuyo wins Golden at the prestigious A' Furniture Design Award with GGO Biomorphic Lobby Furniture.

Kokuyo's groundbreaking Furniture sets new standards for innovation and excellence, earning prestigious Golden A' Design Award recognition in the A' Furniture Design Competition.

In a significant acknowledgment of design excellence and innovation, it has been officially announced that “GGO Biomorphic Lobby Furniture” by Kokuyo has been distinguished with the golden award status at the prestigious A' Design Awards for the year 2026, in the highly competitive furniture design category.

This distinction honors the remarkable design quality and innovative approach embodied in the creation. The Golden A' Design Award not only underscores the exceptional design and conceptual prowess of the GGO Biomorphic Lobby Furniture but also emphasizes the influential role of Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. and Grand Green Osaka JV Group in elevating standards within the furniture domain.

The visionary behind “GGO Biomorphic Lobby Furniture” Kokuyo, 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 “GGO Biomorphic Lobby Furniture” 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 furniture.

About GGO Biomorphic Lobby Furniture

Located in Grand Green Osaka, this biomorphic bench is a 16 meter monumental seating system crafted from Japanese oak. The project utilizes advanced digital fabrication to assemble over 6,000 individual parts into 29 organic units. A proprietary concealed joint system successfully hides all metal fasteners. This sculptural public furniture merges traditional manual craftsmanship with parametric computational design, functioning seamlessly as both a relaxing bench and a vibrant planter within the lobby space.

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' Furniture Design Award honors outstanding design of chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets, shelves, desks, wardrobes and more.

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