About

AR Architecture Office in Chuo-ku, Osaka, which aims to maximize the value of buildings by carefully reading each context and sublimating the solution into design, while respecting the client's wishes, Since its establishment in 1975, the firm has been involved in the design and supervision of a wide range of projects, including offices, hotels, residences, stores, and sports facilities, regardless of whether they are new buildings or renovations.

Staff

PresidentMasayuki Shimokawa

1978

Born in Nara Prefecture

2000

Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka Institute of Technology

2000-2001

Worked at Tomotsugu Akutsu Office

2001-2006

Worked at Keiichi Hayashi Architectural Design Office

2007-2012

Worked at AR Design Co., Ltd.

2012

Appointed CEO of AR Design Co., Ltd.

Company Profile

Company Name

AR Architecture Office K.K.

Address

2-5-29 Ueshio, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan

Telephone

+81-6-6765-0027

Fax

+81-6-6765-0028

Email

info@ar-design.biz

Business Outline

Architectural design & Construction supervision

Registration

First-class architectural firm registered with the Governor of Osaka Prefecture（ト）13834

Company Representative

Masayuki Shimokawa, President

Managing Architect

Masayuki Shimokawa

Establisher

Masayuki Shimokawa

Number of Board of Directors

2

Number of Employees

8

Number of Engineers

2 Class-1 Registered Architects
2 Class-2 Registered Architects
1 CASBEE Evaluator

Media

2024

Shinsaibashi Iwahashi Building was featured in "Using Wood Vol. 5: Wood Use Case Studies."。

2023

Shinsaibashi Iwahashi Building was featured in "MACHINAMI 2023.11".

2023

Shinsaibashi Iwahashi Building was featured in the Sankei Shimbun.

2023

Shinsaibashi Iwahashi Building was featured in the Yomiuri Shimbun.

2023

Shinsaibashi Iwahashi Building was featured in the Daily Wood Newspaper.

Flow

1. Consultation[free]

   There are no cases where the completed appearance of the building is known from the beginning.
   In our case, we sometimes consult with clients in situations where not only is it not clear what kind of building will be constructed, but also the site, what will be built, and even whether to build at all.
   I think it is important to first have a dialogue, share an understanding, and then make it concrete.

2. Field survey[free]

   The characteristics of the site are a very important factor in architectural design.
   We actually visit the site and gather the necessary information (in some cases, we may hire a professional surveying company for a fee)
   and use this information as a guide for the architectural design.

3. Research, planning and design*If the implementation has already been decided, it will be omitted.

   If you find a plot of land you like but aren't sure whether you can build the structure you have in mind, we will make design proposals to help you make that judgment.

4. Basic Design

   While proposing a rough budget, we will decide on basic details such as the building's floor plan, exterior image, and concept.
   This is a paid service, but since the scale of the building cannot be determined until the basic design is complete, we will enter into a design and supervision contract after the basic design is complete.
   (If the work is suspended midway because the basic design is not completed, we will charge actual costs.)

5. Detailed design

   Based on the contents agreed upon in the basic design, we will create the drawings necessary for the actual construction.
   We will request an estimate from the construction company based on the detailed design drawings, and the estimated amount submitted by the construction company will be the actual construction cost (*).
   (※The amount when concluding a "construction contract" with the construction company)
   In addition, we will simultaneously apply for various permits and licenses required for construction (development permit applications, building confirmation applications, etc.).

6. Construction supervision work

   This job involves checking whether construction is being carried out according to the drawings.
   You will check and approve the construction drawings prepared by the construction company, check dimensions on-site, and attend inspections by various government agencies.

Budget

Since the volume of work varies depending on the content and scale of the building and the construction costs, we provide estimates for each project.
Until the basic design is completed, we estimate the design and supervision fees as a percentage of the construction cost(*) in the rough budget,
and provide a formal estimate before signing a contract, which you then sign upon agreement.