The 2nd 'Visional City Design Competition' Exceeds 300 Entries
The 2nd 'Visional City Design Competition,' organized by TRIAD, has surpassed 300 entries since its launch on April 1, 2026. The competition aims to solve urban issues through diverse perspectives and has attracted participants across various fields and generations. The grand prize is 3 million yen, with registration open until July 31 and submission deadline on August 31.
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- 📰 Published: May 26, 2026 at 21:00
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TRIAD, Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director: Masayuki Kuramochi) has announced that its second architectural design competition, the 'Visional City Design Competition,' has exceeded 300 entries since the start of registration on April 1, 2026.
This competition aims to solve urban challenges and explore new possibilities through diverse perspectives, including architecture, art, business, and regional design. Reflecting the growing interest in urban and social issues, the competition has received submissions from a wide range of fields and generations.
Entry Profile:
The majority of entrants are in their 20s (160 participants), with participants ranging from 10 to 70 years old. Individual entries account for the majority, with 236 entries (approx. 78%). The participants include 143 students and 160 company employees, highlighting interest from a wide range of individuals, from students to working professionals.
Judge Interviews Published:
In conjunction with the competition, interviews with the judges are being published sequentially on the official note platform, covering their insights on urban charm, inquiry, and implementation.
Judges:
Sou Fujimoto (Architect, Sou Fujimoto Architects)
Aya Sengoku (President, Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten)
Hitoshi Tanaka (Chairman and CEO, JINS HOLDINGS)
Natsuko Shiraki (President, HASUNA / Professor, Musashino University)
Makoto Tanijiri (Architect/Entrepreneur, SUPPOSE DESIGN OFFICE)
Eri Tsugawa (Architect, ALTEMY)
Seiichi Saito (Principal, Panoramiks)
Wataru Muto (CEO, LAETOLI)
Registration Details:
1. Registration Period: April 1 - July 31, 2026
2. Submission Deadline: August 31, 2026
Awards:
Grand Prize (1 entry): 3 million yen
Excellence Award (2 entries): 1 million yen each
Special Award (up to 3 entries): 500,000 yen each
Schedule:
Registration: April 1 - July 31, 2026
Submission Deadline: August 31, 2026
First Screening: Early October 2026
First Results Announcement: Late October 2026
Second Screening and Awards Ceremony: Late November 2026
This competition aims to solve urban challenges and explore new possibilities through diverse perspectives, including architecture, art, business, and regional design. Reflecting the growing interest in urban and social issues, the competition has received submissions from a wide range of fields and generations.
Entry Profile:
The majority of entrants are in their 20s (160 participants), with participants ranging from 10 to 70 years old. Individual entries account for the majority, with 236 entries (approx. 78%). The participants include 143 students and 160 company employees, highlighting interest from a wide range of individuals, from students to working professionals.
Judge Interviews Published:
In conjunction with the competition, interviews with the judges are being published sequentially on the official note platform, covering their insights on urban charm, inquiry, and implementation.
Judges:
Sou Fujimoto (Architect, Sou Fujimoto Architects)
Aya Sengoku (President, Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten)
Hitoshi Tanaka (Chairman and CEO, JINS HOLDINGS)
Natsuko Shiraki (President, HASUNA / Professor, Musashino University)
Makoto Tanijiri (Architect/Entrepreneur, SUPPOSE DESIGN OFFICE)
Eri Tsugawa (Architect, ALTEMY)
Seiichi Saito (Principal, Panoramiks)
Wataru Muto (CEO, LAETOLI)
Registration Details:
1. Registration Period: April 1 - July 31, 2026
2. Submission Deadline: August 31, 2026
Awards:
Grand Prize (1 entry): 3 million yen
Excellence Award (2 entries): 1 million yen each
Special Award (up to 3 entries): 500,000 yen each
Schedule:
Registration: April 1 - July 31, 2026
Submission Deadline: August 31, 2026
First Screening: Early October 2026
First Results Announcement: Late October 2026
Second Screening and Awards Ceremony: Late November 2026
FAQ
Visional City Design Competitionの目的は何ですか？
建築・アート・ビジネス・地域デザインなど、あらゆる分野の視点から都市における課題の解決と新たな可能性を探ることを目的としています。
コンペのスケジュールを教えてください。
エントリー受付は2026年4月1日から7月31日まで、作品提出締切は8月31日までです。一次審査は10月、二次審査・表彰式は11月下旬に予定されています。
賞金はいくらですか？
最優秀賞（1作品）300万円、優秀賞（2作品）各100万円、特別賞（最大3作品）各50万円が授与されます。
誰が応募できますか？
建築・アート・ビジネス・地域デザインなど、都市や社会課題に関心のある幅広い世代、学生から実務者まで個人・グループ問わず応募可能です。
主催者の株式会社TRIADの事業内容は何ですか？
不動産投資、不動産管理、不動産開発・リノベーション、不動産特定共同事業を展開しています。