NAAW is a design practice co-founded by Kentaro Nagano (NA) & Alice Wong (AW) in 2014. It is a design unit looking into fundamentals of architecture - a spatial media between humans and nature. It is the in-between condition which makes connections possible.
We are interested in exploring the openness and publicness in architecture which bridges human soul and sensation with our surroundings and time. Respecting each local site context, we approach design in a transparent, honest and rational way with a strong commitment to improving our built environment for a better living.
Kentaro Nagano
Born in Tokyo, Japan in 1981, Kentaro grew up in Tokyo, studies urban design and architecture in Japan, Finland, and the United States. He commenced his college studies at Shibaura Institute of Technology and studies urban design at Chiba University. He moved to the USA in 2007 to study architecture at Washington University in St. Louis and Aalto University in Finland and upon graduation in 2009. After worked at HOK in Hong Kong, he co-founded design practice NAAW with Alice Wong. Currently, he is teaching at the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) as a part-time lecturer.
B.S. Eng. (Arch)(SIT), M.Eng. (Urban Design)(Chiba.U), M.Arch (Hons)(WUSTL), Registered Architect (1st Class)(JP)
Alice Wong
Born in Hong Kong, China in 1985, Alice grew up in Hong Kong, stayed in Denmark, Germany, and Japan for study & work. She studied architecture at Chinese University of Hong Kong and upon graduation in 2010. After worked at CF Moller (Denmark) and HOK (Hong Kong), she co-founded the design practice NAAW with Kentaro Nagano.
B.S. Sc. (Arch)(Hons)(CUHK), M.Arch (CUHK), Registered Architect (HK), HKIA
2019 | Vilnius National Concert Hall Architecture Competition | international | 2nd Round Review (NAAW)
2017 | Seoul Yeoui-naru Ferry Terminal Design Competition | international | 5th Prize (NAAW)
2017 | Design Competiion: Art Complex, Pyeongchang-dong, Seoul | international | 5th Prize (NAAW)
2016 | Danchinomirai Architectural Design Competition, Japan | Domestic | 1st Prize (NAAW)
2015 | UIA Approved - The 10th Korean Rural Architecture Competition | international | 1st Prize (NAAW)
2014 | The 3rd HOK Industrial Design Competition | Silver Prize (NA)
2010 | Revtalization of Good Prospect Building Design Competition | 1st Runner-up (AW)
2010 | DLN Awards | Awarded (AW)
2009 | Harmonized Neighbourhood Sustainable Building Design Competition | Merit Award (AW)
2009 | The 23rd Design Competition of Architectural Environment | Honorable Mention (NA)
2009 | Hugh Ferris Architectural Drawing Award | WUSTL | Awarded (NA)
2007, 2008 | Asian Rim Scholorship | WUSTL | Awarded (NA)
2006 | AIA Hong Kong Scholastic Award | Awarded (AW)
2005 | Scholarship for Rotaract Club of HKNE International Service Project - "Bring Happiness to Children" (Osaka) | Awarded (AW)
2003, 2004 | Department/Programme Scholarship | CUHK | Awarded (AW)
2004 | Student Scholarship for HKIA Green Tour (Brazil/Peru) | Awarded (AW)
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info@naawarchitects.com