Our collaboration with the renowned studio Kengo Kuma and Associates is based on the collaborative development of competition concepts that have the potential to set new standards in regional architecture. The goal of this partnership is to combine Kengo Kuma's subtle oriental sensibility and unique approach to space with deep roots in local traditions, materials, and landscape. This results in designs that are simultaneously modern and timeless, respectful of place and culture, yet ambitious in scale and aspiration. Together, we shape visions that not only address current needs but also enhance the region's prestige nationally and internationally.

Kengo Kuma is a distinguished Japanese architect, professor, and founder of Kengo Kuma & Associates (1990), a practice currently operating globally and carrying out projects in over 50 countries. As a lecturer and professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo, as well as a member of the Japan Academy of Art, Kuma combines academia with design practice, promoting a philosophy of architecture rooted in the dialogue between nature, technology, and the human experience. He has published extensively on these concepts, and his designs are recognized for their sensitivity to site context and their ability to harmoniously blend tradition and modernity. Kengo Kuma's most recognizable projects include the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo – an icon of the 2020 Olympic Games; the Asakusa Cultural and Tourism Center in Tokyo; the V&A Museum in Dundee, Scotland; the GC Prostho Museum Research Center in Kasugai; and the Nagasaki Prefectural Museum of Art. These projects have established Kuma as one of the most important architects of our time, whose designs symbolize a balance between innovation and respect for nature and local traditions.