The 2026 Sakura Award is honouring visionary Bruce Kuwabara. A founding partner of KPMB Architects and one of Canada’s most celebrated architects, recognized not only for award-winning buildings, but also for his belief in architecture’s power to bring people together and shape inclusive communities. His work includes the JCCC’s building, as well as cultural landmarks like the TIFF Lightbox, Canadian Embassy in Berlin, Koerner Hall and Massey Hall renovations. Joining flutist Ron Korb onstage will Sarah Fraser Raff on violin as well as a performance from Kyowa Taiko (taiko drummers)