Wood is one of the oldest and most familiar materials known to us.
Its appeal lies in its natural origin, renewability, and the warmth and gentleness it brings to our surroundings.
In recent years, the use of wood in large-scale buildings has been steadily growing, breathing new life into the built environment.

My encounter with “wood architecture” began during my studies in Finland.
Strictly speaking, I had known wooden architecture long before—through Japan’s shrines, temples, and ordinary houses—but I had rarely looked at them with true awareness.
It was in Finland that I began to see wood anew.

Through both research and practice, I came to appreciate not only the beauty of wood, but also its positive effects on people and their wellbeing.
This led me to seek ways to create spaces that resonate with everyday life—spaces that are not only beautiful in form, but also enrich the heart and offer moments of quiet happiness.
I also came to believe that through wood architecture, it is possible to pursue a more sustainable society—by embracing modern technology and contributing positively to the global environment.

To build with wood is to honor local culture and to shape spaces that connect past and future through a material that carries its own sense of time.