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SHUNSUKE OHE wins Bronze at the prestigious A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award with Where the Soul Sleeps Columbarium.

SHUNSUKE OHE's groundbreaking Architecture sets new standards for innovation and excellence, earning prestigious Bronze 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 “Where the Soul Sleeps Columbarium” by SHUNSUKE OHE has been distinguished with the bronze 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 Bronze A' Design Award not only underscores the exceptional design and conceptual prowess of the Where the Soul Sleeps Columbarium but also emphasizes the influential role of Shunsuke Ohe in elevating standards within the architecture domain.

The visionary behind “Where the Soul Sleeps Columbarium” SHUNSUKE OHE, 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 “Where the Soul Sleeps Columbarium” 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 Where the Soul Sleeps Columbarium

A columbarium attached to a temple.It was designed and constructed with respect for Japanese traditions, inheriting traditional Japanese designs and techniques. The first thing you see when you enter the building is the elliptical symbolic monument with a three dimensional curved surface. It is lit by spotlights installed on the ceiling and floor. Another highlight is the wooden coffered ceiling, which is equipped with indirect lighting that emits light toward the ceiling from all four sides. It also incorporates modern elements, making it a design that blends old and new.

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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