Engine Inc. Wins Two International Projects Simultaneously at the Global Design Award "A’ Design Award 2026"

Engine Inc. (Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Takahiro Todoroki) is pleased to announce that two overseas projects, undertaken in Guadalajara, Mexico, and Manila, Philippines, have received awards at the "A’ Design Award & Competition 2026," one of the world's largest international design competitions held in Italy.

This award recognizes outstanding works in the fields of architecture, product, and design. The current achievement signifies international recognition for the creativity, functionality, and experiential value of our spatial designs.

Guadalajara, Mexico | "Boku Restaurant and Bar" | A' Design Award & Competition 2026 SILVER Award

Manila, Philippines | "+81 Bar & Club" | A' Design Award & Competition 2026 BRONZE Award

Guadalajara, Mexico | "Boku Restaurant and Bar"

[Award Details] A’ Design Award & Competition 2026 SILVER Award

"Boku Restaurant and Bar" in Guadalajara, Mexico, received the SILVER Award at the A’ Design Award, recognizing its high creativity and perfection in spatial design.

The contrast between brick and bamboo creates a sophisticated atmosphere. The main counter promises an extraordinary experience.

This project fuses Japanese spatial composition concepts with Mexican local culture. Inspired by Osaka's street food culture, it constructs a unique spatial experience with takoyaki as the central concept.

The back bar lined with carefully selected bottles, and delicate wood carvings. The impressive octopus art wall symbolizes the brand concept on the main floor.

This area, where art and design merge, creates a dramatic night.

In terms of spatial design, curved forms are used to create movement and flow, intending to foster an environment where natural communication can occur. Additionally, textured finishes and natural materials are employed on the walls to add depth and warmth to the space.

Furthermore, the lighting plan utilizing bamboo materials creates a soft ambiance, and the mezzanine level, leveraging the double-height structure, achieves a three-dimensional and functional spatial composition.

Manila, Philippines | "+81 Bar & Club"

[Award Details] A’ Design Award & Competition 2026 Bronze Award

"+81 Bar & Club" in Manila, Philippines, received the Bronze Award at the A’ Design Award, recognizing its high creativity and perfection in spatial design.

The main bar counter, characterized by its curved ceiling design and lighting effects, is designed to embody the world of "Neo Tokyo."

This project is a hidden nightlife space with a "Neo Tokyo" concept, planned within an existing shopping mall in Manila, Philippines. The exterior is designed to resemble a temporary construction site, blending in with its surroundings to create an experience of entering a secret space.

Beyond the entrance, designed to resemble a toy shop, the bar space unfolds through a hidden door. Neon effects and reflective materials are used to create an immersive spatial experience.

A live painting created by artist "GOSPEL" on the pre-opening day. The circulation design, reminiscent of a secret base, enhances the sense of the extraordinary.

▪️About A’ Design Award & Competition 2026

The "A’ Design Award & Competition" is one of the world's largest and most influential design awards, based in Italy, honoring outstanding designers, architects, and companies globally.

With the philosophy that "Good design builds a better future," rigorous evaluations are conducted from multiple perspectives, including innovation, functionality, aesthetics, and social impact. Selected by an international jury of experts from around the world, this award is highly regarded both within and outside the industry as an authoritative indicator symbolizing global design trends.

▪️Representative's Comment on the Award

We are extremely honored to have received the SILVER Award for "BOKU" and the BRONZE Award for "BAR +81" at the "A' Design Award & Competition 2026," one of the world's largest international design competitions.

What we have valued is not just the beauty of the space, but the experiences and connections between people that are born there. It is the greatest joy for our entire team that our desire to provide the extraordinary by fusing Japanese sensibilities with local cultures has been recognized internationally. With this award as a new starting point, we will continue to sincerely dedicate ourselves to creating spaces that remain in the memories of our visitors and move their hearts. We express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved.

▪️Future Outlook

Encouraged by this award, we will continue to refine our spatial design capabilities. We have a spatial design project scheduled for completion in Aomori Prefecture this month, and we will expand our business broadly regardless of region.

In addition, we will focus on the development of our telework booth "EG BOX," which went on general sale in April of this year. With its easy-to-adopt pricing structure that also supports leasing, a quiet space due to soundproofing design, and flexible design options that can match corporate colors, we aim to develop it into a product that will be chosen by more companies.

▪️Company Information

Company Name: Engine Inc.

Address: 5-13-14 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0071 Shirokanedai THE1000 2F

Representative: Takahiro Todoroki

URL: https://www.engine-inc.jp

The logo mark of "engine" is an abstraction of the view from above of our clients, the customers who visit, and ourselves, forming a "circle of connection" (円陣 - enjin) to make dreams a reality together. With the motto of "unique, soul-infused design," we aim to leave Engine's mark around the world. It is our wish to become the "driving force (engine)" for the lifestyle and business development of various clients.

Contact Information

Engine Inc.

Email: [email protected]