Press Release
Keiji Harada Is Honored with the Golden A' Design Award for L Company Guest House in Architecture, Building and Structure Design
Keiji Harada acknowledged for architecture, building and structure design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 28, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that L Company Guest House by Keiji Harada, designed for Harada Keiji Design Office, has been granted the Golden A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Golden A' Design Award
The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
Regarding L Company Guest House
This architectural and spatial design project was commissioned by L Company, a diversified enterprise active in hospitality, real estate, and lifestyle services. The project involved developing a guesthouse with a welcoming hall, meeting rooms, and accommodations. Each space was designed with attention to functionality and user experience, ensuring clarity, comfort, and ease of use. The spatial composition reflects a balanced approach, integrating practical needs with visual order. The layout creates a calm, efficient environment aligned with the company's philosophy and quality commitment.
About Keiji Harada
As a commercial designer, he seamlessly bridges architecture, spatial design, and product creation—not merely to craft beautiful forms, but to evoke joy, comfort, and deep emotional connection through every experience. He approaches each project with a holistic vision, carefully considering context, materiality, and human interaction to create meaningful and enduring design solutions.
Award Record
This recognition makes Keiji Harada a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award
The A' Architecture Design Award is an international architectural design competition recognizing good architectural designs by best architects worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to architectural design studios, building contractors, structural engineering firms and architecture and design consultants from all countries. Entries typically include skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions and religious structures. Awarded architectural projects are published at https://designers.org/design-category/architecture
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/175686
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/175686
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!175686
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/372088
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://bit.ly/4fqQS2D
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- L Company Guest House
- Function
- Guest House
- Category
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Black, Light Sky Blue, Cornflower Blue and Light Blue
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Harada Keiji Design Office
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Keiji Harada
- Country
- Japan
- Recognition
- Golden A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #175686
Credits
- Image Credits
- Aii Images:photographer Toshihisa Ishii （Blitz Studio）2023
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This architectural and spatial design project was commissioned by L Company, a diversified enterprise engaged in various business ventures. The guesthouse, owned by the company, features a welcoming hall, meeting rooms, and accommodation spaces, all designed to offer a serene and refined environment for visiting guests.
- Inspiration
- This project began as a challenge to overcome strict architectural limitations. As a guesthouse welcoming international visitors, the low ceilings and confined atmosphere posed a design dilemma. By embracing simplicity and using dynamic materials, I aimed to transform the space - creating a sense of openness, elegance, and vitality despite its physical constraints.
- Research
- In every project we undertake, we carefully consider the unique characteristics of the location and all relevant conditions to propose a design that best meets the client's needs. For this project, positioned as a guest house for business use, our aim was to create an atmosphere where guests can feel at ease - free from tension - as if they were experiencing a scene from a serene resort. The design is intentionally simple yet dynamic, evoking a sense of calm sophistication.
- Challenge
- A key challenge in this project was the careful selection of natural materials. The thin layers of traditional plaster required repeated and meticulous base preparation to prevent cracking. Solid wood was prone to warping depending on environmental conditions. For the leather elements, only the highest-quality sections with minimal blemishes or discoloration were used. Despite the difficulty in sourcing such materials, the resulting space is one of exceptional warmth, quality, and presence.
- Realization and Technology
- A particular highlight is the grand design of the welcome hall's flooring, where the dynamic, uninterrupted veining of the marble flows seamlessly across the space, creating a powerful and majestic impression. This striking feature sets the tone for the entire property, where only natural materials have been used. Floors and walls are finished with elegant marble, ceilings are coated in traditional Japanese plaster, and all furniture is crafted from solid natural wood and genuine leather, evoking a refined and timeless atmosphere.
- Operation and Interaction
- Upon arrival, guests are struck by the profound sense of gravitas and refined aesthetics that define the facility. This impression is soon deepened by the sincere hospitality of the staff, whose service reflects unwavering dedication to comfort and care. Guests may momentarily wonder whether their visit is for business or leisure, as they are gently enveloped in an atmosphere of calm and distinction. This is not merely a place to stay; it is a guesthouse where the ordinary is gracefully transcended.
- Project Duration and Location
- This project was carried out in Fukuoka City over a period of two years starting from 2022.
- Specifications
- Structure Type: Reinforced concrete (RC) structure with one basement level and three stories above ground. Floor Areas: Basement: 300 m2 1st Floor: 737 m2 2nd Floor: 522 m2 3rd Floor: 146 m2 Total Floor Area: 1,705 m2
- Keywords
- Architectural design, interior design, spatial design, guesthouses, conference rooms, halls
