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Ikuma Watase wins Iron at the prestigious A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award with Itomachi Hotel 0 Interior.

Ikuma Watase's groundbreaking Interior sets new standards for innovation and excellence, earning prestigious Iron A' Design Award recognition in the A' Interior Space and Exhibition Design Competition.

In a significant acknowledgment of design excellence and innovation, it has been officially announced that “Itomachi Hotel 0 Interior” by Ikuma Watase has been distinguished with the iron award status at the prestigious A' Design Awards for the year 2025, in the highly competitive interior space and exhibition design category.

This distinction honors the remarkable design quality and innovative approach embodied in the creation. The Iron A' Design Award not only underscores the exceptional design and conceptual prowess of the Itomachi Hotel 0 Interior but also emphasizes the influential role of Ikuma Watase in elevating standards within the interior domain.

The visionary behind “Itomachi Hotel 0 Interior” Ikuma Watase, 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 “Itomachi Hotel 0 Interior” 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 interior.

About Itomachi Hotel 0 Interior

This is the projects aimed at revitalizing the local community by transforming vast agricultural land in Saijo, Japan. The project owner is a company specializing in solar power generation systems, and in order to fulfill its social mission, the hotel has adopted solar power generation systems and ecological materials, making it Japan's first Net Zero Energy Building certified hotel. The design is based on local cultural resources of Uchinuki and Iyo Blue Stone, with the goal of creating a foundation for the revitalization of the town as a symbol of Saijo.

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' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award honors outstanding design of residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries, retail stores, showrooms, exhibition spaces and more.

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