Leading Japanese architectural, engineering and urban design firm Nikken Sekkei has announced that it has secured major prestigious international awards programmes, highlighting its expertise across architecture, landscape, interior design and master planning.
At the Architizer A+Awards, CHATAI received a Special Mention in the Architecture + Craft category. Created by Nikken Sekkei in collaboration with Sobokuya, the handcrafted pavilion reinterpreted the traditional Japanese tearoom (Chashitsu) and street stall (Yatai), offering visitors at Dubai Design Week an immersive experience of Japanese culture, craftsmanship and hospitality.
Trump Tower Dubai, developed by Dar Global, was awarded a Platinum Award in the Architectural Design – Skyscrapers category at the 2026 MUSE Design Awards.
Rising 350m above the city skyline, the tower combines sleek proportions and layered geometry with Japanese simplicity and restraint, creating a distinctive landmark that merges global ambition with design excellence, said the Japanese firm.
In addition, Serenia District at Jumeirah Islands received a Platinum Award in the Architectural Design – Residential category.
Developed by Palma Development, the six-tower residential community is centered around a landmark clubhouse and draws inspiration from the Japanese concept of Ireko, creating a harmonious relationship between architecture, landscape and nature through refined façades, integrated landscapes and water features, and thoughtfully designed communal spaces that encourage connection and community interaction.
One of the world’s largest practices, Nikken Sekkei has been active in the Middle East for over 35 years, delivering iconic projects such as One Za’abeel in Dubai and Tadawul Tower in Riyadh.
With more than 3,300 professionals across Japan and 11 global offices, the Nikken Group delivers an extensive portfolio spanning masterplanning, mixed-use developments as well as commercial and residential buildings and transportation hubs.
These awards recognise a diverse portfolio of projects spanning residential communities, landmark towers and mixed-use developments, thus reflecting its ability to combine global expertise with local insight to create environments that respond thoughtfully to both human needs and environmental conditions, it stated.
On the global accolades, Nikken Sekkei Dubai CEO Dr Fadi Jabri said: “We are honoured to receive recognition from some of the world's most respected architecture and design award programs. These accolades reflect the passion, creativity and expertise of our multidisciplinary team, and we are incredibly proud of what they have achieved.”
“It is especially meaningful to see our design approach, rooted in Japanese sensibility and a deep understanding of people, place and environment, recognized and celebrated through these awards. From residential communities and landmark towers to mixed-use destinations, we remain focused on delivering innovative, people-centered environments that balance global expertise with local understanding,” he added.
The Japanese designer said, Serenia District at Jumeirah Islands, developed by Palma Development, received recognition from Luxury Lifestyle Awards, which named Nikken Sekkei Dubai Best Luxury Residential Development Architect Visualization & Design in Dubai.
The award recognized the project's integration of Japanese design principles with a contextually responsive approach to urban living, combining environmental responsiveness, spatial clarity and carefully considered experiences tailored to Dubai's climate and urban character, stated Jabri.
“Together, these recognitions reflect Nikken Sekkei Dubai's multidisciplinary approach to architecture, landscape, interior design and master planning, as well as its commitment to creating meaningful environments that contribute positively to the urban fabric,” he added.-TradeArabia News Service