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Tomohiro Kaji wins Golden at the prestigious A' Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Award with Takanabe Ninomaru Historic Museum.

Tomohiro Kaji's groundbreaking Cultural Heritage sets new standards for innovation and excellence, earning prestigious Golden A' Design Award recognition in the A' Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Competition.

In a significant acknowledgment of design excellence and innovation, it has been officially announced that “Takanabe Ninomaru Historic Museum” by Tomohiro Kaji has been distinguished with the golden award status at the prestigious A' Design Awards for the year 2025, in the highly competitive cultural heritage and culture industry design category.

This distinction honors the remarkable design quality and innovative approach embodied in the creation. The Golden A' Design Award not only underscores the exceptional design and conceptual prowess of the Takanabe Ninomaru Historic Museum but also emphasizes the influential role of Takanabe Town Hall in elevating standards within the cultural heritage domain.

The visionary behind “Takanabe Ninomaru Historic Museum” Tomohiro Kaji, 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 “Takanabe Ninomaru Historic Museum” 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 cultural heritage.

About Takanabe Ninomaru Historic Museum

Takanabe Historical Museum, established in 1986, was reimagined to address declining visitor engagement due to outdated exhibits. The redesign embraced JIN, the philosophy of benevolence, transforming it into a cultural and educational hub fostering civic pride. Through visual storytelling and spatial design, the renewal introduced thematic curation, immersive exhibitions, and layered acrylic panels symbolizing historical continuity. Renamed Ninomaru History Museum, it now serves as an interactive space where heritage, education, and community connect.

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' Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Award honors outstanding design of cultural heritage projects, cultural conversation, preservation, restoration and protection projects, heritage architecture and more.

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