President’s Message

Architecture plays a vital role in supporting our communities and enriching the lives of the people within them. As architectural design firms, we have long sought to stay ahead of societal change through the power of design and innovative thinking. We have also led efforts to improve the construction process, ensuring that high-quality architecture can be realized efficiently and reliably.
The world today faces an ever-widening range of complex challenges. We recognize the social mission entrusted to architectural professionals, and are committed to exploring, with sincerity, what voluntary contributions we can make and what solutions we can offer.
This spring, Yasui Architects & Engineers entered its 102nd year. As we take on new projects, we do so with a forward-looking perspective. For the new fiscal year, we have refined our corporate message to: “Inspiring People, Vitalizing Cities — anticipating social change through the power of design.” We have also formulated a six-year mid-term plan (three years plus three years), guided by three core philosophies—management, action, and environment*. We regard this mid-term period as an opportunity to strengthen our professional capabilities while fostering greater growth across our organization and among each individual employee. In parallel, we will continue to improve our working environment and transform our management systems, with the aim of cultivating a stronger company culture and further enhancing our corporate value.
We sincerely hope to work together with all of you toward the realization of a society that is healthy, peaceful, and full of hope. We appreciate your continued support.
* Our three core philosophies will be introduced on our website shortly.

Yasui Architects & Engineers, Inc.
President ＆ CEO

Yoshihiko Sano's Profile

Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1954, he grew up in Hyogo Prefecture. Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science in 1979. Completed a Master’s degree at the Department of Architecture, Graduate School of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science in 1981. Joined Yasui Architects & Engineers, Inc. in 1986.
He has been the President of Yasui Architects & Engineers since 1997.
He has served in the following positions: President, Japan Association of Architectural Firms; President, Osaka Association of Architectural Firms; Vice President and International Committee Chair, The Japan Institute of Architects; President, The Architectural Association of Japan; Jury member of the Architectural Institute of Japan prizes; Commissary General Director, Japan Organizing Board for UIA 2011 Tokyo; Visiting Professor at the Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kyoto Institute of Technology.
He currently holds the following positions: Councilor, Tokyo University of Science; Chairman, BIM Education & Extension Organization ; President, NPO Toride Art Project Office; Chairman, Osaka Architect Corporate Pension Fund; Chairman, Osaka Architect Health Insurance Association; Supervisor, DOCOMOMO Japan; Supervisor, JIA-KIT Architectural Archives; Director, Organizing Committee, Hirakawacho Musics; Director, Osaka College of Music; Visiting Professor at Department of Architecture, Dalian University of Technology; Visiting Professor, Shenyang Jianzhu University; Distinguished Visiting Professor, Inje University; President, Rotary Club of Osaka; and others.
He has received the Minister of Land, Transport and Tourism Award 2011; Honorary Fellowship of the American Institute of Architects; Honorary Fellowship of the Korean Institute of Architects; Architectural Institute of Japan Prize 2019 (Practical Achievement Division) and Medal with Yellow Ribbon 2022.

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