Naoki Morii

Mr. Morii began his career at a studio design firm after graduating from Kyoto Institute of Technology in 2001. He joined Nikken Sekkei in 2008, specializing in architectural design. He has worked on a wide range of projects, from large-scale projects to small-scale research institutes in Japan, and has recently been involved in several overseas projects which utilize his experience. His major endeavors include Shibuya Scramble Square and Beijing’s Zhongguancun Renovation Project. Sophia University Sophia Tower, one of his domestic assignments, was awarded a prize for excellence in architecture by the Japan Institute of Architects (JIA). Mr. Morii is a first-class registered architect and a member of the Architectural Institute of Japan (AIJ).