The world is made up of space and time. Space cannot be touched or tasted, yet humanity has nevertheless expended a great deal of energy creating better spaces.
We at Space Concept believe that high-quality spaces enrich people and society. We believe in the power of space, expand its possibilities, and want to find spaces that are appropriate for each place. We want to share the joy of space with many people. Our mission is to use the power of space conception to cultivate a society where we can share the joy of living in this era. The world is made of space and time. Space cannot be touched with our hands or tasted with our mouths, yet humanity has devoted great energy to creating better spaces throughout history.
At Kousou Inc. we believe that great spaces have the power to enrich lives and communities. We believe in the power of space, seek to expand its possibilities, and strive to discover spaces that are truly suited to their places. We want to share the joy that space can bring with as many people as possible.
By using our ability to envision space, it is our mission to nurture a society where we can share the joy of living in this era.
is an architect and associate professor at the University of Tokyo. Born in 1979, he graduated from the Department of Architecture , Faculty of Engineering, University of Tokyo. After studying in the Netherlands and other places, he has been expanding the role of architecture by researching urban regeneration around the world and broadening the social possibilities of architectural design. At the age of 32, he established his own research laboratory at the University of Tokyo and has been conducting numerous practical projects both domestically and internationally, while also building design theories through writing books and other publications.
He excels at public projects such as the "University of Tokyo General Library" and the "Indian Institute of Technology Central Library," as well as collaborations with companies such as "Shikoku Village Museum" and "Boyoro." In his works such as "OVERLAP" (Kajima Publishing), "EXPERIENCE" (Kajima Publishing), "Tracing the Intent Embedded in Space" (Gentosha), and "Living in This City" (Shokokusha), he theorizes new design practices. He has received numerous domestic and international awards, including the Tokyo Architectural Award Grand Prize, the Architectural Institute of Japan's Selected Works Newcomer Award, the Good Design Award for Future Creation, the Rogelio Salmona South American Architecture Award Honorary Prize, the BELCA Award, and the Grand Prize for Corporate Philanthropy, and has served as the president of the Japan-Netherlands Architectural Culture Association.
Yoshiyuki Kawazoe Architect, Associate Professor at the University of Tokyo Born in 1979, he graduated from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, and, after studying in the Netherlands, expanded the scope of architecture’s role through research on urban regeneration worldwide, broadening the social potential of architectural design. At the age of 32, he established his own laboratory at the University of Tokyo, where he has since engaged in numerous projects both in Japan and abroad, while also developing design theory through publications. His work spans public projects such as the University of Tokyo General Library and the Indian Institute of Technology Central Library, as well as collaborations with private enterprises, including the Shikoku Mura Museum and Bōyōrō. His books, including OVERLAP (Kajima Publishing), EXPERIENCE (Kajima Publishing), Tracing the Intentions Embedded in Space (Gentosha), and Living in This Town (Shokokusha), theorize new approaches to design based on practice. He has received numerous domestic and international awards, such as the Tokyo Architecture Award Grand Prize, the Architectural Institute of Japan New Face Award, the Good Design Award for Future Design, the Rogelio Salmona Honorary Prize for South American Architecture, the BELCA Award, and the Mecenat Award. He also serves as President of the Japan–Netherlands Architectural Cultural Association.
