Express your shape like you wear your favorite clothes
The world that surrounds cities, architecture, things, and things has its roots in the human body (somato- = the connection with the space and architecture that lies beyond the body's touch and sensations), and the uniqueness and characteristics of each person. It is also called a collective. Architecture is an extension of our bodies, and the style of architecture has its own individuality, just like our own. Architecture is communicated in a form that includes the client's characteristics, location, and culture. We would like to create architecture that has new value without sticking to an architectural program.
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ON GOING PROJECT
Philippine Pavilion at the Osaka Expo
Designed in collaboration with CAT Co., Ltd., with participation as local architect.
The exterior facade is made of rattan from the Philippines. The building takes advantage of the temporary nature of the Expo, utilizing the structure and scaffolding for construction and demolition.
Kagurazaka Housing Project
The project is planned as a two-and-a-half-family home on land that was once the garden of the Sakai residence, which held a stipend of 100,000 koku during the Edo period.
The garden will be created as an open space in the city, and the space overlooked from the hearth will be utilized as a new base for the local community.
Hachioji City Funamori Park Toilet Design Competition Winning Proposal
Funamori Park will function as Hachioji's second terminal, and we proposed a restroom and rest area as a place for local relaxation and meeting, as well as a center of activity. The winning proposal.
three roofs House
The main building to be renovated, the middle hallway (light garden) to be expanded, and the bedroom.
An extension/renovation project consisting of three roofs.
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Secret base in the forest
A housing project that takes advantage of Karuizawa’s nature
SXF project
How to create a new wooden factory that takes advantage of lumber storage areas
skip,step,slope house
A housing project in Kyoto that takes advantage of the differences in elevation of developed land.
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MHHr project
Housing renovation project for wheelchair users
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Triple shells house
Studio renovation with an open basement with a tiny two-story atrium
PAST PROJECT
Professional in charge at previous jobproject
In my previous job, I have experience in office buildings, observation halls, gymnasiums, libraries, universities, and stores.
University lecture building.
The louvers tilted by 4.5 degrees rotate around the exterior. Optimized by simulation to effectively incorporate solar
shading and natural ventilation.
The appearance of the louver changes depending on the weather.
Learning Cube-University Lecture Building
small cafeteria
A plan to expand a small university cafeteria.The hexagonal plan was inherited to match the floor plan of the existing building. A monocoque design that looks integrated with the shape of the roof and exterior walls.
S city exchange center
In charge of design and BIM.
Reconstruction project for earthquake recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake
PROFILE
JUNYA
WATANABE
1985
Born in Chiba Prefecture
2009
Graduated from the Department of Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Shibaura Institute of Technology
(Diploma Graduation Design Exhibition Archifesta Grand Prize)
2011
Completed graduate school at Shibaura Institute of Technology
(Department of Construction Engineering, Hajime Yatsuka Laboratory)
tokyo architecture collectionSelected for “National Master’s Thesis Exhibition”
2011
Ishimoto Architects Office Co., Ltd.
2020
Same as above Belongs to DIG (Digital Innovation Group)
2022
May: Established Somato First Class Architect Office
November: Establishment of corporation
2024
March: Established Somato Osaka branch
MEDIA
JOB
DESCRIPTION
Business content
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Furniture and interior design/design and supervision
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Architectural design and supervision/building survey, planning, design, supervision, construction supervision, and consulting services
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City/regional research
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ICT/BIM, digital design promotion, BIM management
DTP, animation, and various presentation creation
RECRUIT
Business content
We are looking for teammates to work with us.
We are currently working on a variety of projects including housing, offices, hotels, and exhibition halls, and are particularly expanding our furniture manufacturing business in the associated company.
We are currently recruiting for the following personnel:
■Part-time/Internship Recruitment
If you are interested in employment, please contact us using the Contact below.
CONTACT
Somato Architects Co., Ltd.
Representative Director: Junya Watanabe
1st Class Tokyo Governor Registration No. 65315
Tokyo Office: Room 202, 15 Nakacho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
OSAKA office : 50A, 2-2-20 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka-Shi, Osaka