Ariake Gymnastics Centre However, it won the Engineering Prize at the 2021 World Architecture Festival
A joint project by Nikken Sekkei and Shimizu Corporation has won this prestigious award

(Tokyo) – At the 2021 World Architecture Festival (WAF), held online from December 1 to 3, the Ariake Gymnastics Centre—a joint project by Nikken Sekkei and Shimizu Corporation—won The 2021 Engineering Prize.

Ariake Gymnastics Centre It was also selected as “Highly Commended” in the “Sport – Completed Buildings” category. Furthermore, “Kikkoman Corporation,” a joint project by Nikken Sekkei and Kajima Corporation, was shortlisted for the WAF “Higher Education and Research – Completed Building” award.

In addition, Ariake Gymnastics Centre has been shortlisted for the Best Use of Certified Timber Prize, which recognizes buildings that make the most effective use of certified timber. This award is sponsored by the Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC).PEFC is an international, non-profit, non-governmental organization that oversees forest certification systems in various countries; it aims to achieve sustainable forest management through certification by an impartial third party.

The World Architecture Festival (WAF) is held annually and is regarded as one of the most important events in the architecture and development industry. Spanning three days, the event featured keynote speeches, an awards ceremony, and related events, with participation from the world’s leading architectural thinkers and industry professionals. Amid ongoing travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s awards ceremony was held via live stream in an interactive digital format, a change from the original plan to hold it in Lisbon. With 18 selection committees, each comprising three international judges, WAF 2021 featured the most content in the festival’s history.

Basic Design, Supervision of Detailed Design, and Construction Supervision: Nikken Sekkei
Detailed Design: Shimizu Corporation; Kimio Saito (Technical Advisor)

Design: Nikken Sekkei (Preliminary Design and Design Supervision), Kajima Corporation (Detailed Design)