Nomura Koumuten Japan: 2023 Model House Competition

Nomura Corporation Osaka Prefecture. Japan invites each one of you to participate in our Jan 2023 Model House of architecture competitions. Our company has been in the House building and renovation market in Japan for 50 years.

We have a monthly in-house competition to look for new abstractions new approaches new building ideas for Japan’s houses. Would you like to challenge an architecture competition for a family residence?

Students as well as professionals are equally welcomed.

Criteria for evaluation / 5 points each / 35 points in total

Originality in both concept & plan

Refined design (especially the appearance)

Comfortableness

Price competitiveness

Unique exterior material

Energy-saving measures

Low maintenance

Required documents

Floor plan

Perspective drawing (Appearance) or elevation plan

Specs

Interior images

Concept & target (aimed customer type)

Cost price (building + exterior included) without benefit / JPY

Schedule

Due: Wednesday, Jan. 25th, 2023 / 13:00 Japan time

Selection

Friday, Jan. 27th, 2022 10:00-11:00 / Japan time

Chosen by a selection committee of executives only

Award

1,000,000 JPY (30 points or above, and the board’s approval)

100,000 JPY (25 points or above, and the board’s approval)

“President’s Award” might be given to the inspiring plan.

Find out more information on the competition’s website (The site is in Japanese and English).