We are proud to announce that the Ishiba-date (traditional stone foundation) residence, for which EKAM provided regenerative landscape design and civil works,「Regenerative Vegan House」has been recognized at the international design award「Asia Design Prize 2026」at theGold Winnerceremony.
English version: Asia Design Prize 2026 Gold｜Ishibadate Project Regenerative Vegan House Recognized
About the Asia Design Prize
The Asia Design Prize is a prestigious international award celebrating design excellence across Asia. Spanning architecture, product design, graphic design, and more, the award recognizes works that achieve an outstanding balance of aesthetics, originality, and functionality. Receiving the highest distinction —Gold Winner— is a testament to the international recognition of our work and approach.
About the Regenerative Vegan House
The 'Regenerative Vegan House' is an Ishiba-date residence situated on the UNESCO World Natural Heritage island of Yakushima. The architectural design was led by Tsukasa Ono of TONO INC., while EKAM was responsible for the Ishiba-date stonework and the regenerative landscape design across the entire site.
石場建とは、日本の伝統的な建築工法のひとつで、基礎にコンクリートを使わず、石の上に直接柱を立てる構法です。地面との間に空気と水の通り道を確保することで、土壌物理性を健全に保ちながら、建物と自然が共存する空間をつくり出します。
Integration of Regenerative Landscape Design
The seamless integration of architecture and landscape design enables the entire site to function as a natural circulatory system.
Existing trees in the courtyard were preserved in place, with the deck designed to allow trunks to extend through its surface. Rather than imposing control over nature, this residence — carefully positioned to dissolve into the surrounding forest — embodies the philosophy of"living within nature."という思想を体現しています。
International Recognition of Ishiba-date Construction
今回の受賞は、環境再生型の土木・造園技術が、デザインの世界においても高い価値を持つことを国際的に証明するものです。単なる「見た目の美しさ」ではなく、土壌物理性の改善や生態系の回復を伴う造園が、世界水準のデザインとして認められました。
EKAM will continue to pursue the integration of environmental regeneration and exceptional spatial design through collaboration with architects and design studios worldwide.
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