NOT A HOTEL
DESIGN COMPETITION
2024
By NOT A HOTEL
A design that proves its worth
Competition
Aimed at architects and creators under the age of 40
A competition that will lead to realization and sale.
The next NOT A HOTEL
You design it.
The setting is Kitakaruizawa
95 minutes away from the city center, away from the hustle and bustle
A forest of 20,000 tsubo spreads out at the foot of Mt. Asama.
In the summer, it becomes a summer resort and enjoys BBQ etc.
In winter, put yourself in the world of silver and surround the fire.
Never get tired of visiting
An unexplored region of the plateau where time flows quietly.
The Best Work
At the next NOT A HOTEL
The work that was selected as the grand prize winner was:
As the next NOT A HOTEL
We will actually make it happen and sell it.
Competition Overview
Qualification requirements
U-40
(For those under 40 years old)
Talented young architects from around the world
From the creator
We are looking for designs.
Winner's Prize
10 million yen
Design fee *
*Calculations are based on the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's service fee standards (Notification No. 98).
Target area
The Kita-Karuizawa area is about 30 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station, where you can enjoy untouched nature. Along the way, you can enjoy the large-scale scenery overlooking Mt. Asama, and in the forest where you can spend a quiet and private time without being disturbed by anyone. In addition, there are plenty of surrounding activities such as ski resorts and hot springs, and the environment is suitable for living in two locations with Tokyo.
The plan to be recruited and
Not A Hotel of similar size
judging committee
Representative Director of Wonderwall Inc.
Professor, Department of Spatial Design, Musashino Art University
Masamichi Katayama
Head of Sou Fujimoto Architectural Design Office
Sou Fujimoto
Co-founder of SUPPOSE DESIGN OFFICE Co., Ltd.
Makoto Tanijiri
Co-founder of SUPPOSE DESIGN OFFICE Co., Ltd.
Ai Yoshida
Since opening NOT A HOTEL in 2020,
With all the wonderful creators
I am blessed to have the opportunity to join you,
Once again, I am reminded of the beauty of architecture.
NOT A HOTEL DESIGN COMPETITION is
From young creators around the world
We collect ideas and actually create them.
This is my first design competition.
Your ideas can become the next NOT A HOTEL.
What we can deliver to the world
I'm really excited about it.
Executive Director
CEO of NOT A HOTEL Co., Ltd.
Application method
Application Flow
- STEP 1
- Enter by Saturday, August 31, 2024
The entry is here - STEP 2
- Submit your work by Sunday, September 29, 2024
Submission here
*You will need a Google account to submit your work as you will need to upload it to Google Drive.
For details on documents to be submitted, Implementation Details Please refer to the
Qualification requirements
- age limit
- U-40 (those under 40 as of April 11, 2024)
- Number of people limit
- none
*Individuals or groups may submit any number of proposals. - language
- Japanese English
- Affiliation
- Anyone can apply
- qualification
- No qualifications required
* No architect qualification required
Prize Money
- Grand Prize (1 work)
- 10 million yen + design fee not included
*The winning design will be realized and sold by NOT A HOTEL.
*Calculations are based on the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's service fee standards (Notification No. 98). - Excellence Award (3 works)
- 500,000 yen each
- Honorable Mentions (6 works)
- 150,000 yen each
Implementation Details
For details, please see the NOT A HOTEL DESIGN COMPETITION 2024 implementation guidelines. *The current status survey map is scheduled to be released in late May.Screening Method
Download the implementation guidelines and other materials
Based on document evaluation, 10 design proposals will be selected for the second evaluation.
Applicants will make a public presentation and undergo a question-and-answer session to evaluate the content and feasibility of their proposals. The best design will be declared the Grand Prize winner, and other prize winners (10 in total) will also be selected.
Site map
*Please check the site map in the documents folder.
Local photos
*The site is provisional and subject to change.
schedule
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Entry/submission begins
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Online Information Session
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Entry Deadline
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Deadline for submission of works
Early October 2024
First round of screening
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Second round of judging (public judging session) and award ceremony
Early January 2025
Results will be announced on the special website.
FAQ
Online Information Session
- date and time
- :Saturday, April 20, 2024 19:00-20:00
- way to participate
- :Participate in online broadcast
- Others
- : Archived distribution scheduled for a later date
Application Guidelines
- Please register through the registration form on the special website. Once you enter the required information, you will be issued a registration number.
- Application Guidelines: Any number of work proposals may be submitted
- This registration number will be required for your application, so please keep it safe.
- If any changes are made to your registration details after your registration number has been issued, please re-register.
- If you are submitting multiple works, please register each time.
Notes
- Submitted works must be unpublished works that have been created by the applicant specifically for this competition (duplicate submissions of the same work to other competitions will be disqualified).
- Submitted works will not be returned. Digital data will be destroyed or erased, and will not be used without permission. We are not responsible for any damage or loss caused by natural disasters or other reasons not attributable to our company.
- The copyright of the selected works will belong to the organizer, except for the rights of modification and translation as stipulated in Articles 27 and 28 of the Copyright Act.
- Except for the prize money and payments based on a design contract if one is concluded, no royalties or other payments will be due to applicants in relation to the sale of the selected design by the organizers.
- The organizers may make subsequent modifications to selected works if necessary in light of the nature of the copyright and the intended use of the works.
- If it becomes clear that the selected work infringes the copyright of another party or is found to have seriously violated these application guidelines, the award may be revoked even after the announcement.
About NOT A HOTEL
NOT A HOTEL is
Created by world-renowned architects and creators
Design and
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Both comfort and
It offers high-end villas.