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Aerial view of a circular resort building with a distinctive torus design featuring a central atrium, surrounded by curved beach loungers and a lagoon pool, set on turquoise waters with palm trees by Yuji Yamazaki Architecture.
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Yuji Yamazaki Architecture

Architecture Firm

YYA, Yuji Yamazaki Architecture PLLC is a design firm based in New York City. YYA works with architects, designers, engineers and builders operating in the fields of product design, interior design, architecture and landscape design. YYA's design premises emerge out of a careful analysis of the subjects in different design disciplines. Often, a client's goals can be met by paying attention to residual details— the surrounding spaces, landscapes, and environments that are generally not considered during the design process. YYA uses an inter-disciplinary approach to respond to clients' specific needs, recognizing the important relationships between design disciplines, and minimizing traditional separations with broader knowledge and teamwork.

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Projects

  1. Kudadoo Maldives Private Island

    Hospitality · Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives

    15 Japanese-style villas, fully sustainable resort

  2. The Muraka at Conrad Maldives

    Hospitality · Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives

    World's first underwater residence with glass structure five meters below waves

  3. Kagi Wellness Island

    Hospitality · North Kaafu Atoll, Maldives

    Wellness spa island with garden lagoons

  4. Lepogo Lodges / Noka Camp

    Hospitality · Lapalala Wilderness, South Africa

    Eco-conscious lodge design

  5. Finolhu Villas

    Hospitality · North Male Atoll, Maldives

    World's first entirely solar-powered five-star resort

  6. Hurawalhi Island Resort

    Hospitality · Lhaviani Atoll, Maldives

    Fully sustainable resort design

  7. North Residences Abu Dhabi

    Residential · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

  8. Kodomble Private Island

    Hospitality · Red Sea, Saudi Arabia

Awards & press

  • Forbes America's Best Hospitality Architects & Designers 2026

    Forbes · 2026

  • Hospitality Design Award 2019 - Sustainable Project

    Hospitality Design · 2019 · Kudadoo Maldives Private Island

  • Dezeen Awards 2019

    Dezeen · 2019 · Best Hospitality Architecture nomination for Kudadoo Maldives Private Island

  • German Design Award 2020

    German Ministry for Economics and Technology · 2020 · Architecture category nomination for Kudadoo Maldives Private Island

  • Best of the Year Awards 2019

    Interior Design Magazine · 2019 · Best Resort 2019 nomination for Kudadoo Maldives Private Island

  • Best of the Best 2019

    2019 · Kudadoo Maldives Private Island

  • Best New Luxury Resort 2018

    Luxury Travel Intelligence · 2018 · Kudadoo Maldives Private Island ranked #1

  • Best Beach Hotel 2015

    International Hotel & Property Awards · 2015 · Finolhu Villas

  • Best Resort Hotel 2015

    Best of Year Awards · 2015 · Finolhu Villas

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