Yuichi Koitabashi

In 1988, after completing his master’s degree at Tokyo Institute of Technology, he joined Nikken Sekkei.
His specialty is structural design. He has worked on the Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu, Niigata Stadium “Big Swan,” the Yomiuri Shimbun Building (Kyushu and Otemachi Headquarters), Sengawa Kewport, the Roppongi Grand Tower, Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho, the Nippon Leetech Comprehensive Training Center, DaiyaGate Ikebukuro, and the Roppongi Central Tower.His motto is “fun to design.” He is mindful of the flow of forces and constantly takes on new challenges. He brings a sense of speed and enjoyment to realizing the visions of clients and architects.
Japan Steel Structure Association Achievement Award (5 times), Japan Seismic Isolation Structure Association Award (2 times), Japan Concrete Institute Award (3 times),CFT Structural Award (4 times), CTBUH Structural Award (2 times), ASSISi Award, Architectural Institute of Japan Selected Works Collection, Japan Institute of Architects Selection of Outstanding Architecture, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Certified Professional Engineer (Construction Division), First-Class Architect (Structural Design).