Utsunomiya is located on Japan’s Honshu island and is famous for its gyoza dumplings. The city is located near Tokyo and is blessed with many natural territories and an 800-year history. The city is currently named the city of the future and has developments like light rail transit. The city is well connected to Tokyo through the metropolitan expressway of Japan.
Re-thinking The Future is a global platform for architecture and design. RTF along with our authors has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in alphabetical order and are not ranked in any manner
Adt Design
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior
Types of Built Projects: House
Locations of Built Projects: Utsunomiya
Style of work: Context based
Website: www.adt-design.net
The firm designs architecture and interior design in a modern way for majorly residential sector in the Utsunomiya region.
Atelier Door
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior
Types of Built Projects: House
Locations of Built Projects: Utsunomiya
Style of work: Extension and renovation
Website: www.atelier-door.com
They are engaged in the design of new construction, extension and renovation of buildings such as houses and stores, as well as proposals and consultations on interiors.
Dr-Reform
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior
Types of Built Projects: House
Locations of Built Projects: Utsunomiya
Style of work: According to client’s vision
Website: www.dr-reform.com
They believe that they can truly make their customers happy only if they have the quality of construction and the quality of people.
Kan-Bara
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior
Types of Built Projects: House
Locations of Built Projects: Utsunomiya
Style of work: Spatial relationships
Website: www.kan-bara.com
They think that the act of architecture is not only building a building but also “creating a space”. They believe that even if one makes only a good-looking box, a “good space” will not be created if they ignore the relationship with the inside and surroundings.
Kashi-Ken
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior
Types of Built Projects: House
Locations of Built Projects: Utsunomiya
Style of work: Remodelling and renovation
Website: www.kashi-ken.com
The company is engaged in new construction, remodelling and renovation of freely designed detached houses in Aichi prefecture, mainly in the local city of Handa.
Maruyama K.
Scope of services: Architecture, Educational
Types of Built Projects: House, School, Office
Locations of Built Projects: Utsunomiya, Sano
Style of work: Quality and technical development
Website: www.maruyama-k.com
Maruyama Kogyo Co., Ltd. was founded in 1963 by Kotaro Maruyama, the first president of the company, in Utsunomiya.
Nanma
Scope of services: Architecture
Types of Built Projects: House
Locations of Built Projects: Utsunomiya
Style of work: Adaptation
Website: www.nanma.jp
They are constantly updating the construction examples and deals of the buildings that Daiichi Nanma Seisakusho has worked on so far.
Nakayama Architects
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior
Types of Built Projects: House
Locations of Built Projects: Utsunomiya, Kitsuregawa
Style of work: Aesthetic spaces
Website: www.nkym-aaa.com
The essence of architecture, “a beautiful space enriches human activities,” is the same whether it is a small house or a large facility.
Ryokutien
Scope of services: Architecture, Landscape
Types of Built Projects: House, Garden
Locations of Built Projects: Utsunomiya
Style of work: Landscape development
Website: www.ryokutien.com
They accept consultation on garden management such as construction related to the outer circumference of the garden and the house, pruning of plants, pest control and disinfection.
Suzuki10so10
Scope of services: Architecture
Types of Built Projects: House
Locations of Built Projects: Utsunomiya
Style of work: Craftsmanship
Website: www.suzuki10so10.net
They are a small speciality store operating locally. It is a “store specializing in painting houses directly managed by craftsmen for locals”.
Takes Archi
Scope of services: Architecture
Types of Built Projects: House
Locations of Built Projects: Utsunomiya
Style of work: Contemporary architecture
Website: www.takes-archi.com
Partial design of TAKES works looking at the maker’s house etc., it seems that the design is completed by selecting ready-made parts from the catalogue after the floor plan is decided.
Tasaki A.
Scope of services: Residential, Interior
Types of Built Projects: House
Locations of Built Projects: Utsunomiya
Style of work: Renovation
Website: www.tasaki-a.co.jp
A company that handles everything from design to construction of factory facilities, housing facilities, and commercial facilities.
Toshikankyo
Scope of services: Culture, Education, Commercial
Types of Built Projects: House, Office, School
Locations of Built Projects: Utsunomiya
Style of work: In relation with nature
Website: www.toshikankyo.co.jp
One building gathers and connects to create a town, and the towns connect to create a country. They live in an environment of a town created by nature and modified by humans.
U-41
Scope of services: Interior
Types of Built Projects: House
Locations of Built Projects: Utsunomiya
Style of work: Sustainability
Website: www.u-41.co.jp
Founded in 1946, Usui Carpentry is a construction shop that aims for a sustainable society in close contact with the local community.
Yamamoto-Arc
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior
Types of Built Projects: House
Locations of Built Projects: Utsunomiya, Kanuma
Style of work: Insulation work
Website: www.yamamoto-arc.co.jp
They are a next-generation high-performance hybrid window with dramatically improved heat insulation based on a hybrid structure of aluminium and resin.
