drawing chair no.6

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