Winner: Graphic design of the year. Spread has created the cover designs for the Journal of Architecture and Building Science.

The Journal of Architecture and Building Science is Japan's most historical architectural media.

Established in 1886 by the Architectural Institute of Japan, the institute believes architecture is a way of viewing and mirroring society and aims to connect architecture with society and society with architecture.

Spread designed covers that tie each issue's theme to an abstract representation of architecture in real life.

Utilising mirrors to photograph simple three-dimensional objects together with their reflections in colourful settings.

All the interesting combinations for each magazine cover are created by photo shooting an original built-up set instead of building digital models with a computer.

Judges comments: “This magazine design embraces a strong graphic position with eye-catching visuals, punchy colours, and confident use of words. The outcome is refreshingly bright and appealing to readers.”

Studio: Spread
Project: Journal of Architecture and Building Science