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As an onsite local architect, the following works were essential to complete the project.
1. Coordination work between the Australian design and the Japanese construction work was challenging and valuable oppotunity to understand both culuture.
2. Fair judgement was made to solve issues in all dicipline.
3. Proactive stance was necessary to foresee obstacles.

Substantial amount of time was spent during the schematic design stage to finalize the site plan. Despite of the complexity of the code and regulation, the coherent space allocation design successfully optimized not only the production line but other functionally associated activities.
Part of the exterior wall and balcony is covered by moss sheets which add greenery lines to the street. Frequent meeting with U.S engineers of parent company in English made this project possible since the most of installed machines were imported from the U.S where this company is originated from.

Detail

New extension of the roof over the outdoor corridor at the security gate makes the pedestrian circulation smooth and comfortable especially on a rainy day.
1. Design of new roof follows the existing one in terms of height and materials to make them look continuous.
2. The foundations for the steel column are carefully located in order to avoid demolishing existing underground pipes and manholes.
3. Downspouts from the gutter in the middle of the roof are located carefully not to disturb the function of doors along the concrete wall      

Refurbishing the finishes in the public area such as entrance hall, lounge, and dining room is the objectiveof the work.
1. At the first glance, there are many cracks on the wall and ceiling. The effective substrate for paint to eliminate cracks due to the earthquake is researched. After several months from its completion, its method is confirmed to be effective.
2. 3D cad design drawings make it smooth to communicate with a client as well as the contractor.
3. The importance of checking the existing circuit which responds to the new lighting fixture is confirmed when no as-built drawing is available.      

Refurbishing the office area in terms of circulation is the main objective of the work.
1. Design should be considered that work is to be done without stopping the office function.
2. 3D cad design drawing makes it smooth to communicate with a client as well as the contractor.
3. It is important to convince a client that a design change often occurs after demolition is done since no one is sure what is behind the wall and ceiling.    

In order to convert this 48 years old house to cafe, the architect took the following modifications and additions.
1. Adding a half circular shape outdoor terrace in a garden.
2. Taking off a part of second floor to let the natural light coming from newly installed roof windows.

Detail

Architect tried to create nostalgic feelings which contribute to a foundation for the traditional Japanese menu served here. Verical wooden sliding windows not only create warm atmosphere but control volume of natural light.

Detail

Four identifiable features make this project diferent from others.
1. Each bedroom is accessible from living room without any corridor to get the most out of a unit's floor area.
2. 60cm high space underneath the each floor is created for storage by arranging the location of concrete beams.
3. Rubber coils are installed between the column and the foundation to absorb the seismic vibration.
4. Cherry blossom trees, hydrangea, fragrant olives, and camellia are planted to please the residents all year around.

Detail

This apartment has three unique design characters.
1. Concrete structure is designed to last longer than 100 years.
2. Exterior wall panels are designed to adjust any future changes of rooms inside a unit.
3. 30cm high space underneath the each floor not only provides a storage space for residents but makes it easy for checking services such as electric wires and hydraulic pipes.

Renovation of this 100 years old temple has three distinct ideas.
1. Dynamic timber structural composition of columns, beams, and girders elevates the space new heights.
2. Statures of the principle buddha and Soga brothers sit in the newly designed timber pedestals with a light screen in the center.
3. Wood block paintings, which portrayed the scenes from 'Soga Story', are exhibited along the wall as a gallery.

Detail

This cemetry is for the people who do not have their successors. The memorial stone and each tomb are made of granite stone and arranged faxing south with the Mt. FUJI seen in the background. The scale of the cemetrary is carefully designed not to disturb other Buddhist monuments.

Detail

Considerable amount of time was spent in a schematic design stage to find the best floor plan for the client. The following features are the result of it.
1. Living and dining rooms have 5m high ceiling with a plenty of natural light and balmy breeze .
2. Staircase is located in the living room so that every member of family can easily communicate each other.
3. Wall paint material made from the crushed scallop gives an amazing effect in lowering the moisture and odor level.

Detail

This is a renovation project which demonstrates a clear zoning of space inside a house.
1. While bedrooms and bathroom area are located on the ground floor, living, dining , and kitchen are on the second to gain light and views.
2. Since the ground floor has 3m high ceiling height, a double-deck bed for children is placed easily.

Detail

Archiect tried to emphasize 3 key points for the club.
1. Timber and brikcs are introduced not only as eye catching materials but for natural and warm atmosphere.
2. Exposed rafterd ceiling integrated with the post provides a certain kind of integrity to the space in the way the club would like to have.
3. Dynamic geometry of floor materials and furniture give the members a sense of joy and fun.

This is an extension proposal to the existing small hotel.
1. A plenty of natural light from a glass roof gives cafe clean and bright atmosphre.
2. The cage extension would bring more people to the community which needs more commercial activity.