An annual celebration of outstanding design from around the world
The Kyoto Global Design Awards (KGDA) delighted to unveil the winners. A distinguished panel of jurors, encompassing architects, journalists, photographers, and visionary creative directors from various nations, painstakingly assessed over 680 submissions, carefully selecting the most ingenious works. The award celebration reverberated with acclamation as functional ingenuity, avant-garde aesthetics, groundbreaking architectural systems, and resplendent finishes all earned their rightful spotlight. The NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) is supporting this year's Kyoto Global Design Award 2023 as a media partner.
KGDA's ethos orbits around Sustainable Design
Reduce, Reuse, Reform, underscoring our commitment to embracing ecological wisdom and forging a renewed communion with our precious environment. Winners hail from over 45 countries, showcasing the global reach and excellence of the international design community in this year's KGDA. Notable accolades were conferred upon luminaries such as Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, Dutch firm MVRDV, American SOM, Brazilian Studio MK27, Danish 3XN Architects and SLA, along with the esteemed contributions of innovators Singaporean BLINK Group, Danish Norm Architects, Greek A.S. Strategy, and Italian Pedevilla Architects and Mask Architects, among other remarkable talents. To see a full list of the 2023 Kyoto Global Design Awards winners, please visit here.
The focal point of this year's Kyoto Global Design Awards (KGDA) lies in the dedicated spotlight on "Sustainability". Distinguished design works such as Grey Colombia for their Life Extending Stickers, Plasticity for Sabi, NOWN for InfiKnit™, and A-01 for the No Footprint House (NFH), along with other eco-conscious designs, have distinguished themselves in the realm of eco-design, placing a premium on the utilization of sustainable and recyclable materials.
The 2023 awards celebration in Kyoto, Japan, at the Ace Hotel on November 15 is more than a tribute to design excellence. It is a gateway to the rich tapestry of Japanese culture, offering attendees a chance to immerse themselves in its traditions and artistry. This event transcends design, providing a unique opportunity to form meaningful collaborations and foster ideas that extend far beyond aesthetic boundaries.
About The Kyoto Global Design Awards
The Kyoto Global Design Awards is a true celebration of creativity, innovation, and sustainability, recognizing and honoring design excellence from all around the globe. Let us extend our heartfelt congratulations to these remarkable designers and join hands in celebrating this grand festival alongside these imaginative minds.