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Orange and Partners Achieves the Pinnacle at Japanese Space Design Awards

On November 21, 2025, the Japanese Space Design Awards ceremony celebrated innovation and creativity in spatial design, where Orange and Partners, a subsidiary of INCLUSIVE Holdings, proudly received the highest accolade: the KUKAN OF THE YEAR 2025. This recognition was bestowed upon the signature pavilion, ‘EARTH MART’, designed for the Osaka-Kansai Expo and produced by renowned figure Kaoru Koyama.

The Japanese Space Design Awards rank as the country’s most prestigious honors in the field. Spanning a wide array of categories, this annual event adjudicates extraordinary designs across commercial spaces, cultural venues, event areas, offices, and public locations, embodying excellence and diversity in spatial design. The award is jointly operated by leading design associations, reflecting Japan's commitment to quality and innovation in design.

The pavilion ‘EARTH MART’ is centered around the theme of “Considering life through food.” It merges concept, messaging, materials, experiential design, and exhibitions into a cohesive space. From conception to design and production, Orange orchestrated the entire project, collaborating with a diverse range of creators, researchers, businesses, and food industry players to bring this vision to life.

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