NOT A HOTEL Design Competition 2026

This competition challenges architects to explore new hospitality models, designing spaces that blur the boundaries between home, hotel, and contemporary lifestyle.

Bahattin Duran18 January 20261 Mins read43

Submission: Sunday, Jan 11, 2026

Registration: Sunday, Jan 11, 2026

Prize: ¥10,000,000 + design fee

Type: Open

“The Next NOT A HOTEL Will Be Designed by You”
NOT A HOTEL DESIGN COMPETITION 2026

Entry and submissions are now open for architects and creators under 40.

The second edition of the competition takes place on Yakushima Island. With world-renowned architect Bjarke Ingels, architect Sou Fujimoto, and interior designer Masamichi Katayama as judges, the Grand Prize-winning design will be realized and sold as a NOT A HOTEL property.

Eligibility: Architects and creators under the age of 40 as of April 1, 2026
Nationality / Qualifications / Affiliation: Not required
Grand Prize: ¥10,000,000 + design fee

And new this year: the Student Prize (U-25).

For details, please visit the official competition website.

https://notahotel.com/design-competition/2026

Sources:Competition Source

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Bahattin Duran

Architect specializing in digital products and content creation. Currently managing learnarchitecture.online and illustrarch.com, offering valuable resources and blogs for the architectural community.