Yoshio Takagi

After completing a Master's degree in Architectural Science at the University of Tokyo in 1989, Mr. Takagi joined Nikken Sekkei. He spended 10 years working on architectural design then became engaged in urban design. He is particularly skilled at using his conceptualization skills to create collaborative designs that link buildings, transportation facilities, and the urban landscape, found in works like "Tokyo Midtown" and "Iidabashi i-Garden Air, " where the Nikken Sekkei headquarters are located. In recent years, he is using the experience he gained in Tokyo to propose TOD, brownfield updates, and other urban designs in numerous cities in China and Korea. He has won several international competitions in multiple cities including, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou. He currently acts as the Project Development Division Urban Design Department Manager. He is a certified first-class architect registered with the Japan Institute of Architects.