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Dynamic lighting transforms a footbridge into a living landmark

March 27, 2026
By The Construction Specifier
Night view of a lit, wavy pedestrian bridge over a river with a boat passing underneath, city buildings in the background.
Reimei Kobashi, a pedestrian bridge in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, has been named the winner in the “Architectural Design Infrastructure” category. Images courtesy ebi_times/v2com.com

Reimei Kobashi, a pedestrian bridge located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, has been named the winner in the “Architectural Design Infrastructure” category at the Architecture MasterPrize 2025, an international award recognizing excellence in architectural design. Hoshino Architects Inc. served as the Master Design Architect for the project.

Evening view of people walking on an illuminated pedestrian bridge over water between modern city buildings.
The lighting is programmed to gradually change colors.

The lighting is programmed to gradually change colors based on the season and day of the week.

The nightscape of this newly developed area, where resident numbers are increasing, can be enjoyed daily for its fleeting colorful combinations and movements.

Two people stand by a riverside railing at night, overlooking a brightly lit blue and green bridge with reflections in the water.

Reimei Kobashi footbridge, which connects Kachidoki Station and Harumi 3-chome in Tokyo’s waterfront district, opened to the public on March 25, 2024.

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