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COMPANY PROFILE TARO ASHIHARA ARCHITECTS Office of authorised architect(first class) resistered by Governor of Tokyo No.32429 4-7-2 Komaba Meguro-ku Tokyo 153-0041, JAPAN T: 81-3-5790-2145 F: 81-3-5790-2146 E-mail: info@t-ashihara.co.jp Website : http://www.t-ashihara.co.jp Managing Director: Taro Ashihara Established: 12th April, 1985 Services Provided : Planning, design, supervision and consulting in architectural and interior design Capital: 3,000,000JPY Main Bank: MIZUHO BANK
COMPANY PROFILE NETWORK OFFICE We let a close network with the architect studio in domestic and the several nations world pass, and are performing a wide range of construction activities. London Madeira Lucca Tokyo New York Jakarta Melbourne Yoshinobu Ashihara Architect & Associates Sumitomo-Seimei Building 7F, 31-15 Sakuragaoka-cho Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-0031, Japan T 81-3-3463-7461 F 81-3-3496-2596 http://www.ashihara.jp Ashihara Hiroko Design Office Co,Ltd. Shiroganedai 5-5-7 No.501 Minato-ku Tokyo, Japan T 81-3-5789-4842 F 81-3-5789-4843 http://www.ashiharahiroko.com Nobutaka Ashihara Associates 15 Maiden Lane, New York,New York 10038 T 1-212-233-1783 F 1-212-619-0467 Denton Corker Marshal International 49 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia T 61-3-9012-3600 F 61-3-9012-3601 http://www.dentoncorkermarshall.com Denton Corker Marshal Indonesia Denton Corker Marshal United Kingdom Paolo Riani Architects Planners Via del Port 8A, 55049 Viareggio, Lucca, Italia T 39-0584-388657 F 39-0584-387743 Joao Francisco Caires E Associados Rua Do Carmo No27A2o Caixa Postal, 102 9000 Funchal Codex Madeira, Portugal T 351-91-232585 F 351-91-226375
TA PROFILE Taro Ashihara Taro Ashihara Architects Managing Director JIA Registered architect No.20400457 Licensed first-class architect No.140082 2003- Serves concurrently as managing Director of Yoshinobu Ashihara Architect &Associates 2001-2000 Lecturer at Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music 2000-2002 Vice President of Japan Institute of Architects 1999-2001 Lecturer at Tokyo Institute of Technology 1988-1996 Lecturer at Yokohama National University 1985 Established TARO ASHIHARA ARCHITECTS 1977-1985 Worked at. Yoshinobu Ashihara Architect & Associates 1976 Master of Engineering in Architecture, the University of Tokyo 1974 Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music 1950 Born in Tokyo In addition to working on the architectural design of diverse projects from private housing to public facilities such as the F-HOUSE, Shiroishi Municipal No.2 Elementary School and Katta Public General Hospital, Ashihara has been actively engaged in urban redevelopment projects and development of products in many other areas. Taro Ashihara has received numerous awards including the JIA Prize for the Best Young Architect 93, 1998 Annual Architectural Design Commendation of AIJ, BCS Prize 93. Ashihara has undertaken various social commitments by giving university lectures and serving as members and judges of many committees including the Good Design Award judge.
WORKS SELECTION 2006 WORKS PUBLIC FACILITY KATTA PUBLIC GENERAL HOSPITAL 7 KUZUU DENSHO KAN 8 SHIROISHI MUNICIPAL NO.2 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 9 KASAMA NICHIDO MUSEUM OF ART 10 MIZUSHOMA SALON 11 AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY, TOKYO 12 PRIVATE HOUSING F-HOUSE 14 SH-HOUSE 15 M-HOUSE 16 C-HOUSE 17 Villa-N 18 BUSINESS FACILITY SHIMANO HEAD OFFICE -WEST WING 20 EBISU BEAUTY COLLEGE 21 NISHIGOKENN-CHO RE-DEVELOPMENT 22 JOHNSON NEW FACTORY 23 SUNBURST BUILDING 24 HOUSING SENZOKUIKE STYLE 26 LA TOUR YOYOGIUEHARA 27 PARK PLESIOS TODOROKI 28 L'ATELIER 29 ACTIVITY DESIGN WORKSHOP PRODUCT DESIGN EXHIBITION KUZUU QUEST 30 JYOUMYOUJI TOWN WORKSHOP "ALCOCCANA?" 31 SIROISHI TOWN WORKSHOP 32 EV-PROJECT 33 OZONE workshop"house of school 34 TARO ASHIHARA ARCHITECTS OFFICE RENOVATION 35 L'ATELIER original prefab bath and kitchin for unit 36 MOONLIT CLOUDS TORII 37 METAL PRODUCT WORK KIO TUL/TAM Lev Npb 38 SENSAI JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE EXHIBITION 39 AWARENESS 40 LITHUANIA-JAPAN ARCHITECTURE EVENT EAST-EAST 41 Contemporary Architect Exhibition II 42 RIBA Emerging Architects 43 INVISIBLE LANGUAGE 44
PUBLIC FACILITY Creating a Fulfilling and Enriching Society Public facilities, through architecture, seek to play a role in the formulation of local community and culture by merging the vision of future lifestyle of each individual with tradition that should be preserved in the locality. Communication with users has culminated in public facilities that help people realize higher quality of life and more fulfilling and nourishing lifestyle.
WORKS 7 KATTA PUBLIC GENERAL HOSPITAL 2002 Shiroishi-city, MIYAGI Considerations for users needs played an integral role in the design of Katta Public General Hospital, which is based on a new, innovative plan.
WORKS 8 KUZUU DENSHO KAN 2004 Kuzuu-cho, TOCHIGI KUZUU DENSHO KAN was designed as a museum to exhibit, catalog and convey Kuzuu s unique traditional culture as it relates to people living in the present day.
WORKS 9 SHIROISHI MUNICIPAL NO.2 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1996 Shiroishi-city, MIYAGI Shiroishi Elementary School was designed with the participation of pupils and teachers users of the school and other members of the community as part of the city s re-development project.
WORKS 10 KASAMA NICHIDO MUSEUM OF ART 1997 Kasama-city, IBARAGI Kasama Nichido Museum of Art was designed to merge with the existing museum and blend with its rich natural environment as an expression of the client s dedication to the locality. 東館 (1989) 本館 (1997)
WORKS 11 MIZUSHIMA SALON 1996 Kurashiki-city, OKAYAMA The cultural facility, designed as a place for relaxation and enjoyment for its citizens, was built in Mizushima, a town developed along the coastal industrial belt that has supported Japan s rapid economic growth.
WORKS 12 AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY, TOKYO 1990 Minato-ku, TOKYO The embassy building conveys the image of Australia as a young and energetic nation.
PRIVATE HOUSING Realizing a House of Dreams A home is where family members are grounded, a place second to none. The ideal home is envisioned through in-depth dialogue with the client, and the natural environment out of doors is incorporated into the house in an attempt to provide the space for a simple, quality lifestyle.
WORKS 14 F-HOUSE 1995 Hatogaya-city, SAITAMA The detached house incorporates the cosmology of traditional houses in Japan.
WORKS 15 SH-HOUSE 1999 Sakai-city, OSAKA The SH-HOUSE exemplifies the simple, modern and exquisite lifestyle.
WORKS 16 M-HOUSE 1986 Ota-ku, TOKYO The first house to be designed after the establishment of Taro Ashihara Architects stands on the heights of an upscale residential area in Den-en-chofu.
WORKS 17 C-HOUSE 2004 Shinagawa-ku, TOKYO The C-HOUSE offers vast possibilities to accommodate the varying needs of occupants inside the closed interior space.
WORKS 18 VILLA-N 1991 Karuizawa, NAGANO The comfortable country house VILLA-N stands in the woods of Karuizawa.
BUSINESS FACILITY Building for Corporate Activities Facilities that support corporate activities must function efficiently to achieve business objectives. They also are instilled with a mission of providing a comfortable environment for people working there while serving the needs of the community and environment. Business facilities are designed as an architectural work that uniquely represents the enterprise, sending out its message to employees and the public.
WORKS 20 SHIMANO HEAD OFFICE -WEST WING 2001 Sakai-city, OSAKA The architecture of Shimano Head Office building stands as a representation of its high-quality products.
WORKS 21 EBISU BEAUTY COLLEGE 2004 Shibuya-ku, TOKYO The subdued tones of this building help to shed light on the unique qualities and sensitivities of its students.
WORKS 22 NISHIGOKENN-CHO RE-DEVELOPMENT 2002 SUMITOMO IIDABASHI BLDG.III LA TOUR KAGURAZAKA Shinjyuku-ku, TOKYO Private sector-based re-development project in central Tokyo for offices and houses involving residents who have lived on the land for many years.
WORKS 23 JOHNSON NEW FACTORY 1996 Kakegawa-city, TOKYO The new-generation factory built inside an industrial park offers a high level of flexibility.
WORKS 24 SUNBURST BUILDING 1996 Meguro-ku, TOKYO This complex named Sunburst Building houses a gallery and driving school s head office and classrooms.
HOUSING Suggestions for Higher Quality of Life with Multifamily Dwelling The new multifamily dwelling alternative enables residents to fully enjoy the advantages of city life and create a free, unconventional lifestyle.
WORKS 26 SENZOKUIKE STYLE HOUSE 2004 Ota-ku, TOKYO Moving one step beyond the conventional Cooperative House, Senzokuike Style House has been designed as the first collective housing project based on the concept.
WORKS 27 LA TOUR YOYOGIUEHARA 2003 Shibuya-ku, TOKYO The low-rise rented condominium with foreign residents in mind is built in an exclusive residential neighborhood.
WORKS 28 PARK PLESIOS TODOROKI 2001 Setagaya-ku, TOKYO This condominium is built in Todoroki, a hideaway district with lush greens in the urban setting of Tokyo.
WORKS 29 L'ATELIER 2004 Shiki-city, TOKYO L Atelier, comprising a completely new category of rented apartments, embraces a casual atmosphere.
ACTIVITY 30 Design Workshop Taro Ashihara employs design workshop techniques for the fulfillment of urban re-development, architecture, products and events by involving various people in the project. KUZUU QUEST 2004 Workshop to commemorate the completion of the Kuzuu Densho Kan, a facility dedicated to the exhibition of traditional culture as it relates to people living today.
ACTIVITY 31 JYOUMYOUJI TOWN WORKSHOP "ALCOCCANA?" 2003 Workshop aimed at rediscovering the culture and natural environment in the familiar surroundings of Kamakura.
ACTIVITY 32 SIROISHI TOWN WORKSHOP 1992-2001 Urban re-development in Shiroishi City based on a joint project with local authorities, experts and residents spanning 12 years
ACTIVITY 33 EV-PROJECT 2000 Workshop that examines the potential of electric vehicles (EV).
ACTIVITY 34 OZONE workshop"house of school 2005 Workshop for parents and children to think about what makes home a home.
ACTIVITY 35 TARO ASHIHARA ARCHITECTS OFFICE RENOVATION 2001 Attempt to renovate a house once used as a model room as a working place.
ACTIVITY 36 Product Design When we stop and think about our lifestyle, we often regard the city, architecture, interior design, products and other things of different scales as one whole, related entity. Taro Ashihara s commitment in product design often evolves around planning and design toward the revitalization of the local industry. L ATELIER original prefab bath and kitchin for unit 2004 Original bath and kitchen specifically designed for the apartment development project
ACTIVITY 37 MOONLIT CLOUDS TORII 1987 Re-interpretation of traditional Japanese aesthetics embodied in furniture made of laminated wood. TORII MOONLIT CLOUDS
ACTIVITY 38 METAL PRODUCT WORK 2004- Concept of products using copper, aimed at promoting local industry. Kio [wash basin ] TUL/TAM [flower vase] Lev Nob [nob]
ACTIVITY 39 Exhibition Taro Ashihara s works are introduced through exhibitions in Japan and abroad as an instrument for transmitting his message to the world. Also, Ashihara has participated in numerous workshops and symposiums in an attempt to promote cultural exchanges across the border and better understanding of architecture in society. SENSAI JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE EXHIBITION 2003- The architectural exhibition centered on the theme of Sensai, a concept of unique and delicate artistic sensitivity of Japanese architecture. Producer:Shozo Baba [ARCHITECTS] Taro ASHIHARA, Kazuo IWAMURA, Chitoshi KIHARA, Akira SAKAMOTO, Eizo SHIINA, YoshijiTAKEHARA, Hiroshi NAITO, Yasushi HORIBE, Akira WATANABE [DATE/VENUE/PLACE/ORGANIZERS] 2003.11.19-2004.1.18 / Museo National de Arquitectura / Mexicocity,Mexico / The National Museum of Architecture, The National Institute of Fine Art, Executive Committee for the Exhibition of Japanese Contemporary Architecture in MEXICO 2003-2004 2005.1.13-2005.2.14 / Wiener Plaunungswerkstatt / Wien, Austria / City of Vienna, Urban Development and Planning 2005.5.7-2005.5.28 / Haus Der Stiftung / Osnabruck, Germany /d.sign.e.v 2005.7.1-2005.7.10/Taksim Art Galley/Istanbul, Turkey /JIA, Executive Committee for "SENSAI" Japanese Architecture Exhibition
ACTIVITY 40 AWARENESS 2005 Collaboration with Sohen Yamada, the 11th grand tea master of the Sohenryu school of tea ceremony, has created a world of its own -- with Japanese sensitivity at play -- in contemporary space. [DATE/VENUE/PLACE/ORGANIZERS] 2005.7.14-2005.7.28/HOTEL NEW OTANI GARDENCOURT SHOWROOM/Tokyo,JAPAN/ Okamura Corporation
ACTIVITY 41 LITHUANIA-JAPAN ARCHITECTURE EVENT EAST- EAST 2002 The first architectural exhibition by architects in Lithuania and Japan, the two countries from the eastern ends of Europe and Asia [ARCHITECTS from JAPAN] Fumihiko MAKI(Keynote speech) Taro ASHIHARA, Chiaki ARAI, Tetsuo FURUICHI, Nobuaki FURUYA, Kazuo IWAMURA, Atsushi KITAGAWARA, Koh KITAYAMA, Kengo KUMA, George KUNIHIRO, Hitoshi NAITO, Tadasu OHE, Hidetoshi OHNO, Ken YOKOGAWA [DATE/VENUE/PLACE/ORGANIZERS] 2002.7.27-2002.8.13/Kaunas M.Zilinskas Art Gallery/Kaunas City,Republic of LITHUANIA/Architects Association of LITHUANIA Kaunas branch,kaunas City Municipality,JIA
ACTIVITY 42 Contemporary Architect Exhibition II 1995 View of the new era by emerging architects, exhibited at Nara Triennnale, Contemporary Architect Exhibition II. [General Producer] Kisho Kurokawa [ARCHITECTS]Taro ASHIHARA, Andrew Birds, Norihiko DAN, Dunning & Versteegh,Architects, Terese Erngaard, Kimmo Friman, Hideto HORIIKE, Atsushi KITAGAWARA, Kengo KUMA, Kent Martinussen, Nuno Mateus, Shuji C. Miura, Hiroshi NAITO, Tadasu OHE, REISER+UMEMOTO, Dagmar Richter, Kazuyo SEJIMA, Takayuki SUZUKI, Joseph Wong, Hajime YATSUKA, Ken YOKOKGAWA [DATE/VENUE/PLACE/ORGANIZERS] 1998.5.20-1998.6.18/Nara Prefectural Museum of Art/Nara, JAPAN/ Nara Prefectural Museum of Art Association for the World Architecture Exposition,1998,Nara NHK Media Plan Inc.
ACTIVITY 43 RIBA Emerging Architects 1996 Exhibition by a new generation of Japanese architects hosted by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) [Chairman] Kisho KUROKAWA [ARCHITECTS]Taro ASHIHARA, Tadasu OHE, Atsushi KITAGAWARA, Kengo KUMA, Kazuyo SEJIMA, Norihiko DAN, Hideto HORIIKE [DATE/VENUE/PLACE/ORGANIZERS] 1996.3.25-1996.4.4/RIBA ARCHITECTURE CENTER/London,England/RIBA,AIJ
ACTIVITY 44 [ARCHITECTS] Taro ASHIHARA Hisashi HARA Shinichi OGAWA TAO ARCHITECTS WORKSHOP [DATE/VENUE/PLACE/ORGANIZERS] 1991.12.4-1992.1.10/ Persons School of Design/NY, U.S.A./ Persons School of Design 1992.10.3-1992.11.6/ A.A.school/London, England/ A.A.school 1993.4.28-1993.5.30/ IDEA Books/Milano, Italy/ IDEA Books 1995.10.31-1995.11.10/ University of Hong Kong /HongKong, China/ University of Hong Kong INVISIBLE LANGUAGE 1991-1995 Exhibition of modern architecture by emerging architects in search of architectural language as an invisible expression.