NOT A HOTEL Design Competition 2026

“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