2025 Able Space Design Competition: Call for Entries
The 17th Able Space Design Competition is officially open for entries! This exciting event invites talented university, graduate, technical school, and specialized high school students to showcase their unique ideas and designs under the theme
"New Possibilities for a 28㎡ Studio Room". Organized by
Able Corporation, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, this competition aims to discover and support the next generation of creative minds.
Competition Overview
The 2025 competition will feature an engaging challenge focused on reimagining living spaces in rental houses. Participants are required to submit projects that embody innovative design solutions for a standard 28㎡ studio room. The space, with dimensions of
4m width, 7m depth, and 2.4m height, should efficiently incorporate essential amenities such as a kitchenette, bathroom, and toilet (a unit bath is allowed).
Key Details:
- - Theme: New Possibilities for a 28㎡ Studio Room
- - Target Participants: University students, graduate students, school students, and technical college students.
- - Submission Deadline: August 31, 2025
- - Final Selection Date: September 25, 2025
- - Prizes: Grand prize of 200,000 yen and an exhibition at Spiral Garden, Aoyama, Tokyo, along with a semi-grand prize of 100,000 yen.
Exhibition and Award Ceremony
The grand prize-winning project will have the honor of being displayed in a life-sized exhibition at
Spiral Garden from
November 7 to 9, 2025. Winning designs will showcase imaginative solutions that redefine the studio living experience, embodying creativity and practical use.
In addition, the final judging will include a presentation of the projects before a panel of esteemed judges. The event culminates with winners being featured in a special program broadcasted on the
IMAGINE University YouTube channel, giving them broader exposure and public recognition.
Application Process
Interested candidates must apply through the competition's application form available on the provided details page. To give a glimpse into the grandeur, last year’s grand prize-winning concept was successfully exhibited, demonstrating the innovative spirit behind the competition.
Judging Criteria
Projects will be evaluated based on their originality and practicality in addressing today’s housing challenges, particularly within rental properties. Emphasis will be placed not only on artistic design but also on ensuring the functionality and amenity of the proposed living spaces.
Get Inspired
This is an excellent opportunity for young designers to explore the creative potential of limited spaces. We encourage all eligible students with fresh ideas and innovative concepts to participate in this year’s competition. Your design could help redefine urban living spaces, making them more enjoyable and efficient.
For more details about the competition, please visit the official page:
Able Space Design Competition 2025.
For inquiries concerning applications, you may reach out to the competition bureau via email at
info@designassociation.jp.
Do not miss this chance to showcase your talent and contribute to the future of housing design!
_We look forward to seeing the innovative entries from aspiring designers that challenge our conventional views on small living spaces._