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Masakatsu Matsuyama wins Platinum at the prestigious A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award with Fuma House.

Masakatsu Matsuyama's groundbreaking Architecture sets new standards for innovation and excellence, earning prestigious Platinum A' Design Award recognition in the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Competition.

In a significant acknowledgment of design excellence and innovation, it has been officially announced that “Fuma House” by Masakatsu Matsuyama has been distinguished with the platinum award status at the prestigious A' Design Awards for the year 2025, in the highly competitive architecture, building and structure design category.

This distinction honors the remarkable design quality and innovative approach embodied in the creation. The Platinum A' Design Award not only underscores the exceptional design and conceptual prowess of the Fuma House but also emphasizes the influential role of MATSUYAMA ARCHITECT AND ASSOCIATES in elevating standards within the architecture domain.

The visionary behind “Fuma House” Masakatsu Matsuyama, 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 “Fuma House” 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 architecture.

About Fuma House

This house for a family of four stands along a railway line in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. To adapt to the site's exposure to train noise, vibrations, and flood risk, reinforced concrete was used. The second floor cantilevers 5.6m toward the street and 3.2m toward the parking area, allowing for single-story-style living on the second level within a three-story structure. Plants are placed throughout the architecture, such as in gardens and terraces, creating spaces where greenery and the built form intertwine, blending the home seamlessly with nature.

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' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award honors outstanding design of skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions, religious structures, infrastructure designs, landscaping projects and more.

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