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'NOT A HOTEL DESIGN COMPETITION 2026' Winner Announced: 'Sound of Rain' by Steven Chu

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Published Mar 29, 2026 5:25 AM ・ Updated Jun 28, 2026 3:30 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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'NOT A HOTEL DESIGN COMPETITION 2026' Winner Announced: 'Sound of Rain' by Steven Chu — Image: PR TIMES

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NOT A HOTEL has selected 'Sound of Rain' by Australia-based Steven Chu as the grand prize winner of its design competition.
The project attracted 1,058 entries from 112 countries and regions.
The winning design will be constructed and sold in the Yakushima area.

NOT A HOTEL has selected 'Sound of Rain' by Australia-based Steven Chu as the grand prize winner of its design competition. The project attracted 1,058 entries from 112 countries and regions. The winning design will be constructed and sold in the Yakushima area.

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Published: Mar 29, 2026

NOT A HOTEL Co., Ltd. announced the grand prize winner of the 'NOT A HOTEL DESIGN COMPETITION 2026,' aimed at architects and creators under 40. Steven Chu's design, 'Sound of Rain,' was selected during the final public judging session on March 28. A new 'Student Award (U-25)' was also introduced this year. The competition saw significant international interest, with 1,058 submissions from 112 countries. The winning design is slated for construction in the Yakushima area.

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Who is eligible to participate in the competition?

The competition is open to architects and creators under 40 as of April 1, 2025. No architecture license is required.

What happens to the winning design?

The winning design will be constructed in the Yakushima area and sold as a NOT A HOTEL property.

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