YKK AP's Plain Roof Carport Wins 2025 Good Design Award

In an inspiring recognition of innovative design, YKK AP Corporation, headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, is excited to announce that their carport product, Plain Roof, has been honored with the 2025 Good Design Award. This prestigious accolade, organized by the Japan Design Promotion Organization, showcases YKK AP’s dedication to crafting aesthetically pleasing and functional home accessories.

With this latest recognition, YKK AP's overall count now stands at 27 Good Design Awards, extending its legacy in the design realm. The Plain Roof carport follows last year's award-winning Elvuto Handrail, reinforcing the company’s commitment to design excellence and quality in creating comfortable living environments.

Carport Overview

The Plain Roof carport stands out with its clean, modern silhouette featuring a horizontal roof and vertical pillars, crafted from durable aluminum. It reflects YKK AP's keen attention to detail with a variety of color options and a refined texture that enhances the integration between the carport and residential architecture. The design promotes ease of access for daily vehicle use while ensuring a user-friendly experience for both homeowners and contractors.

Key Design Features

1. Architectural Elegance: The carport presents a minimalist design focused on the beauty of simple geometry—its horizontal roof and vertical supports harmonize to create an aesthetic appeal for any residential layout.
2. Color Variety & Texture: YKK AP offers a multitude of subdued colors that blend naturally into residential settings. This includes matte gray tones and wood-like finishes that provide understated elegance while enhancing the overall ambiance of the property.
3. User-Centric Design: Thoughtfully arranged pillars enhance vehicle entry and exit, while a reliable water-pooling design maximizes usability and practicality.

Judges’ Recognition

During the evaluation process, the jury highlighted that while carports are essential extensions of residences, they rarely achieve high architectural expectations. Yet, with Plain Roof, YKK AP aimed for a slim and elegant form, collaborating with factory-standard production techniques to ensure precision. The design is meant to subtly complement neighboring buildings while providing both resilience and beauty.

Design Philosophy

YKK AP's emphasis on simplicity is reflected in the carport’s silhouette—achieving a balance between minimalism and functional aesthetics. By optimizing the slope of the roof to create horizontal lines from the front, the carport merges seamlessly with homes, featuring strategic placements of columns to preserve a light and airy look.

Quality and Construction Efficiency

Innovatively, YKK AP has incorporated water-proofing materials directly into the components to eliminate on-site sealing work, significantly reducing the workload for installers while enhancing product longevity. Attention was carefully paid to areas where the roof meets the frame, ensuring that performance and aesthetics align harmoniously. The frame’s consistent thickness, along with minimized cap dimensions, achieves a clean design free from visible water-proofing elements.

Explore More

For further details and to explore YKK AP’s Plain Roof Carport, visit their dedicated website: Plain Roof Carport.

About the Good Design Award

Established in 1957, the Good Design Award represents Japan's singular collective movement to evaluate and recommend outstanding design. The G Mark, the symbol of this award, has become widely recognized as a hallmark of excellent design across various industries, signifying quality and innovation that enriches daily life.