The town of Higashikawa, a small town in Hokkaido, Japan town has started a new annual furniture design competition, which is open to students aged 30 and under and enrolled in any educational institution around the world. The top prize is 500,000 yen, and the top 10 entrants will be invited on a paid trip to participate in the final selection process here in Japan. 10 works have been chosen to advance to the final judging, and the prize-winners will be officially announced on June 28th.
KAGU, Connecting People to the World
Architect Kengo Kuma, who revitalizes communities through architecture, and Higashikawa, the Town of Photography and “Cultural Capital of Photography”, are calling for designs to foster a new way of life. Both the world and the relationship between people and objects are changing. With KAGU, we are aiming to develop a peaceful, mindful, and enriched lifestyle. We hope that KAGU connects objects, people, and the world, and we will work together with you to create the future. In this way, our concept of KAGU is an extension of the traditional concept of furniture. Let’s build a new lifestyle together.
OUTLINE
ThemeWooden Chair Designs |
EligibilityStudents enrolled in various educational institutions in Japan and abroad who are 30 years of age or younger as of March 31, 2021 are eligible to participate |
Awards and prizesKengo Kuma Award (Grand prize, 1 entry): 500,000 yen Excellence Award (3 entries): 100,000 yen Honorable mentions (6 entries) |
Schedule (tentative)February 27th, 2021: Pre-registration deadline March 31st, 2021: Application period ends April 2021: First round of judging |
