This article introduces 10 notable examples in the area management category of Good Design Award 2026, together with the winning companies and an overview of each. They are presented as a reference for understanding the latest trends in community development.
The Good Design Awards recognise entries with outstanding design from among those submitted, and the area management category has also produced numerous winners. This article highlights 10 examples selected by the editorial team and presents the winning company and an overview of each.
The Noborito-Mukogaoka-Yuen area development used land readjustment as an opportunity to pursue redevelopment, creating a connected streetscape of mixed-use buildings, parks and cafés. Its efforts to create an urban environment where living, working and visiting coexist were recognised.
iino, an automated mobility vehicle operating at 5 km/h, carries 3 people and travels through pedestrian spaces such as station decks at walking speed. With a wooden design and angled seating layout, it functions as the city's “moving furniture.”
Koenji Apartment is a housing complex created by repurposing a former company dormitory. Its combination of renovation and new construction was recognised for bringing vibrant living to rental housing.