Sogo　Akira

Department of Human Environment DesignAssociate Professor
Last Updated :2026/07/15

■Researcher basic information

Degree

  • Master of Architecture, University of California, Los Angeles, Jun. 2009
  • Master of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts, Mar. 2006

Target Resource

Research Interests

  • Architecture
  • Architectural Design
  • Architectural Theory
  • Social Welfare Architecture
  • Industrial Architecture
  • Urban Design

Research Areas

  • Social infrastructure (civil Engineering, architecture, disaster prevention), Architectural and city planning

■Career

Research History

  • 2026 - Present
    Toyo University, Department of Human Environment Design, Faculty of Social Welfare Design, Associate Professor
  • 2018 - Present
    Tokyo City University, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Design, Adjunct Lecturer
  • 2015 - Present
    SOGO AUD, Principal Architect
  • 2025 - 2026
    Toyo University, Department of Human Environment Design, Faculty of Social Welfare Design, Senior Lecturer
  • 2017 - 2022
    Tokyo City University, Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Design, Adjunct Lecturer
  • 2015 - 2018
    Toyo University, Faculty of Science and Engineering Department of Architecture, Design Assistant
  • 2009 - 2015
    Chiaki Arai Urban & Architecture Design, Project Architect

Education

  • Jun. 2009, University of California, Los Angeles, School of the Arts and Architecture, Department of Architecture and Urban Design
  • Mar. 2006, Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Master's Program in Architecture Course
  • Mar. 2004, Tokyo City University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture

■Research activity information

Awards

  • 2026
    The Japan Institute of Architects, JIA Selected Architecture 2025
    Komoro Distillery
    Akira Sogo;Mami Sogo;Wataru Shimokubo;Tomoyuki Matsui
  • 2026
    iF International Forum Design GmbH, iF Design Award
    Float in the Forest
    Akira Sogo;Mami Sogo;Akane Fujimori;Konomi Fujiwara
  • 2025
    Hong Kong Design Centre, DFA Design for Asia Gold Award
    Float in the Forest
    SOGO AUD
  • 2025
    Japan Display Creative Association and The Japan Design Space Association, Kukan Design Award 2025 Shortlist
    Float in the Forest
    Akira Sogo;Mami Sogo;Akane Fujimori;Konomi Fujiwara
  • 2025
    Japan Institute of Design Promotion, Good Design Award
    Float in the Forest
    Akira Sogo, Mami Sogo, Akane Fujimori, Konomi Fujiwara, Wataru Shimokubo, Naohisa Yamashita, Tomoyuki Matsui
  • 2025
    Japan Institute of Design Promotion, Good Design Award
    Jim Swan House
    Akira Sogo;Mami Sogo;Ayako Hirose;Akane Fujimori;Konomi Fujiwara;Wataru Shimokubo;Naohisa Yamashita;Tomoyuki Matsui;Hajime Oki;Makiko Murase
  • 2025
    Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Government, Taipei Design Award Shortlist
    Komoro Distillery
    Akira Sogo;Mami Sogo
  • 2025
    Asia Awards Organization, Asia Architecture Design Awards Asia’s Best F&B Architecture Design
    Komoro Distillery
    SOGO AUD
  • 2024
    Chubu Architecture Award Council, The 56th Chubu Architecture Award
    Komoro Distillery
    KARUIZAWA DISTILLERS inc;SOGO AUD;Takehanagumi
  • 2024
    Japan Association of Artists Craftsmen and Architects, AACA Award
    Komoro Distillery
    Akira Sogo;Mami Sogo
  • 2024
    Japan Institute of Healthcare Architecture, JIHa Healthcare Architecture Award 2023
    Group Homes in Community
    NPO Hana, SOGO AUD, ENAKA construction,
  • 2024
    Architectural Institute of Japan, Selected Architectural Designs
    Group Home on Hilltop
    Akira Sogo, Mami Sogo, Wataru Shimokubo
  • 2023
    Japan Wood Design Association, Japan Wood Design Award
    Group Home on Hilltop
    SOGO AUD;NPO Hana;On Studio Structural Engineer Inc;ENAKA construction;Benichu
  • 2023
    Japan Institute of Design Promotion, Good Design Best 100
    Group Home on Hilltop
    Akira Sogo;Mami Sogo;Akane Fujimori;Konomi Fujiwara;Wataru Shimokubo
  • 2022
    The Architectural Review, AR House awards Shortlist
    Group Home on Hilltop
    SOGO AUD
  • 2020
    International Association for Universal Design, IAUD International Design Award 2021 Silver Award
    Two Group Homes in Community
    NPO Hana;SOGO AUD
  • 2020
    Japan Institute of Design Promotion, The Selection from Good Design Award
    Group Home on Corner Lot
    Akira Sogo;Mami Sogo;Akane Fujimori;Wataru Shimokubo
  • 2020
    Japan Institute of Design Promotion, Good Design Award
    Group Home on Corner Lot
    Akira Sogo;Mami Sogo;Akane Fujimori;Wataru Shimokubo
  • 2020
    Living Design Center OZONE, Housing Environment Design Awards 2020 Seo Prize
    Two Group Homes in Community
    Akira Sogo;Mami Sogo
  • 2017
    Japan Institute of Design Promotion, Good Design Award
    Group Home on Hill Pass
    Akira Sogo;Mami Sogo
  • 2016
    Architects Regional Council Asia, ARCASIA Awards for Architecture Honorable Mention
    Akiha Ward Cultural Center
    Chiaki Arai;Ryoichi Yoshizaki;Tomonori Nimi;Akira Sogo
  • 2016
    Department of Community Development Promotion, Tsushima City, Aichi Prefecture, Tsushima Housing Competition Honorable Mention
    Azumachiya
    Akira Sogo;Mami Sogo
  • 2015
    Japan Interior Industry Association, Kitchen Space Award
    Kitchen for Refugee Camp
    Akira Sogo;Mami Sogo
  • 2014
    Japan Institute of Design Promotion, Good Design Award
    Akiha Ward Cultural Center
    Chiaki Arai;Ryoichi Yoshizaki;Tomonori Nimi;Akira Sogo
  • 2014
    Center For Housing Renovation and Dispute Settlement Support, The 31st Housing Renovation Award
    Pencil Building Penthouse
    SOGO AUD
  • 2010
    Hansgrohe Japan, Bathroom Design Competition Winner
    The Bath in the Japanese City
    Akira Sogo;Mami Sogo
  • 2009
    UCLA Architecture and Urban Design, Graduated with Distinction
    Akira Sogo
  • 2008
    Japan-U.S. Educational Commission, Fulbright Scholarship
    Akira Sogo

Misc.

  • Using Timber Where It Belongs　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
    Akira Sogo; Mami Sogo
    May 2026, [Invited]
  • Show. Work. Vol. 1　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
    Takashi Nakasaki; Akira Sogo; Mami Sogo
    Dec. 2025, [Invited]
  • The Meaning and Design of the Floor in Architecture　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
    Akira Sogo
    Oct. 2025, [Invited]

Books and Other publications

  • MEGAVOIDS　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
    UCLA Suprastudio, Joint work, Irwindale - Topographies of the Sun
    UCLA Architecture and Urban Design, Jan. 2015
    9780977194551
  • Architectural Criticism — Window Edition　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
    松山巖; 小場瀬響子; ハインズ・ブラッドフォード; 小野光則; 十河彰; 益田郁乃; 島本真理子; 岩崎宏; 西久保雅紀; 難波真史; 齋藤愛和; 鈴木貴宇; 岩岡哲夫; 根岸玲子; 宮澤明子, Joint work, Thermal Baths at Vals
    西田書店, Mar. 2005
    9784888663960

Presentations

  • Group Home on Hilltop　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
    Akira Sogo
    GOOD DESIGN BEST 100 Presentation Screening, Oct. 2023, [Invited]
  • Akiha Ward Cultural Center　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
    Chiaki Arai; Akira Sogo
    World Architecture Festival, Nov. 2014, [Invited]

Professional Memberships

  • Architectural Institute of Japan　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

Works

  • Float in the Forest　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
    2024, Architectural works
  • Komoro Distillery　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
    2023, Architectural works
  • Jim Swan House　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
    2023, Architectural works
  • Won Buddhism of Tokyo　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
    2023, Architectural works
  • Group Home on Hilltop　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
    2021, Architectural works
  • Ikoi Villa　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
    2019, Architectural works
  • Group Home on Corner Lot　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
    2019, Architectural works
  • House along Green Road　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
    2018, Architectural works
  • Large Condo Corner Unit　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
    2018, Architectural works
  • Group Home on Hill Pass　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
    2017, Architectural works
  • Pencil Building Penthouse　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
    2013, Architectural works
  • Akiha Ward Cultural Center　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
    2013, Architectural works