Shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2024 emerging architect of the year, is Tokyo-based Takaaki Fuji + Yuko Fuji Architecture.

They are distinguished by their distinctive forms, environmental consciousness and exploration of materials. The studio's work spans architecture, pavilions and furniture.

Recent projects of theirs include Bay Window Tower House, which uses carbonized cork for exterior insulation walls and features an octagonal shape that maximises sunlight and airflow for both itself and adjacent houses, and the Circularity Cabin drawing inspiration from traditional Japanese wood module systems, facilitating easy disassembly and reconstruction.

Takaaki Fuji + Yuko Fuji Architecture has been shortlisted in the emerging architect of the year category of Dezeen Awards 2024.