suzuko yamada architects

A Tokyo native and Tokyo Art University graduate, Yamada set up her independent studio in 2013 in Tokyo, having previously worked at practice Sou Fujimoto Architects. In practice, she explores a distinctly experimental architecture having scooped a range of awards (such as recognitions from the Yoshioka prize and Japan’s ‘Under 35 Architects’ exhibition in 2020) along the way. Recent work includes residential projects and public spaces with designs that push the boundaries of domestic architecture.

first-class licensed architect in Japan

2012 “Arts&Life: Where will we live tomorrow?” 1st prize, 2011

2020 Award of ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ASSOSIATION OF NIPPON, 1st Prize

2020 YOSHIOKA PRIZE, 2020

2020 Under 35 Architects exhibition 2020, Gold Medal

2020 DEZEEN AWARDS 2020 Urban House -highly commended-

2021 AR emerging architecture, shortlist

2022 Selected Architectural Designs of the Architectural Institute of Japan

2023 KAZUHIRO KOJIMA AWARD, 2023