(photo courtesy of Japan House Los Angeles)

If you look closely enough, architecture can be found even in the tiniest objects. At a time when people need creative outlets and fun new projects to spark imagination, Japan House Los Angeles, a Japanese cultural destination in Hollywood, in partnership with Sou Fujimoto Architects, is inviting aspiring architects, designers and art-minded people to participate in the “#TinyArchitect – Architecture is Everywhere” social media contest through Nov. 5.

(photo courtesy of Japan House Los Angeles)

Inspired by internationally acclaimed Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto and his whimsical “Architecture is Everywhere” series featuring small-scale human figures next to ordinary, everyday objects, the contest challenges participants to create their own Fujimoto-esque, miniature models using everyday items and figurines. Fujimoto himself will judge the winning entries. The first place winner’s photograph turned into a short animated video.

“‘Architecture is Everywhere’ means that you can imagine architectural spaces everywhere when you put the people inside or outside using unexpected daily stuff,” Fujimoto said.

“This contest epitomizes the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in ordinary objects and being mindful of our surroundings as we go about our daily lives,” Japan House Los Angeles President Yuko Kaifu added.

For information, visit japanhousela.com/events/tiny-architect-contest.