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Kito Crosby, a leader in lifting and securement solutions, said that its flagship office building, Cosmo Terrace, has been honored with the prestigious Good Design Award 2024. Recognized for its exceptional design, the building exemplifies innovation, functionality and environmental sustainability.
Cosmo Terrace won praise for its seamless integration of form and function, embodying the spirit of innovative design in Japan.
According to the Good Design Award jury, “The building harmoniously blends with its surroundings while providing an efficient, user-friendly space. Its aesthetic simplicity and attention to detail make it an exemplary piece of modern architecture.”
Cosmo Terrace is more than just a visually striking structure — it is certified as a "Net Zero Energy Building" by Japan’s Ministry of Environment. This certification reflects the building's commitment to reducing its primary energy consumption to net zero.
Key sustainable features include:
These innovations position Cosmo Terrace as a model of sustainable design in modern architecture.
This is not Kito Crosby’s first recognition from the Good Design Awards. Past honors include the 2003 Good Design Gold Award for the Kito LX lever hoist and a 2008 Good Design Award for the Kito CX chain hoist — achievements that underscore the company's longstanding commitment to design and innovation.
“We are deeply honored to receive this prestigious award for Cosmo Terrace. This recognition is a testament to our ongoing commitment to design excellence and innovation,” said Jun Akiyama, senior manager, General Affairs Department, Kito Crosby Japan.
“At Kito Crosby we believe that great design should not only be functional but also inspire and enhance the environments we live and work in. It also pleases me that our effective use of local resources was evaluated highly. We could not have won the award without the great effort of Takenaka Corp who designed and constructed this building. I want to express my gratitude from the bottom of my heart.”
Cosmo Terrace stands as a beacon of forward-thinking design, reflecting Kito Crosby’s ethos of harmonizing innovation, functionality and sustainability.
