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side by side, architects' aim

We side by side architects is a first-class architectural firm located in Shibuya, Tokyo.
We propose one and only spaces with unique value through collaboration,
and aim to design comfortable and easy-to-use spaces
while contributing to the global environment at the same time.
<What is precious for us in designing spaces for people>
Spaces should be comfortable, easy to use, and pleasant.
They should create better relationships between people, nature, cities, and society.
<Indicators for contributing to the global environment>
Consideration should be given to ensuring that the Earth is a place where future children can live with a  relief. Everyone should be ensured safety.
<What we do to create something unique>
Dialogue and collaboration with many people involved.
Looking at diversity, discovering new value,  sharing it with others, and not being bound by conventional wisdom.

company profile

side by side architects LLP

Registered First-class Architect Office

business contents of sidebyside architects

1. Architectural design and supervision (residence, villas, apartments, commercial buildings, office buildings, hospitals, public facilities, etc.)
2. Interior design (design for new construction and renovation of residence, apartment s,shops, restaurants, offices, etc.)
3. Design (planning and production of architecture, interiors, furniture, industrial design, landscape, urban spaces, etc.)
4. Consulting, research, and studies related to urban planning and urban development
5. Site condition confirmation for existing buildings, Building Standards Act compliance surveys
6. Consulting related to construction orders and contract procedures

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〒151-0051

303 Bijidens, 1-11-14, Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo

tel&fax +81(0)3-6685-4769

info@sidebyside.jp

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Ayako Matsumiya

Co-founder

Resistered First class Architect

 

Graduated from Hitotsubashi University

Worked for East Japan Railway Company

2003

Graduated from Japan Women's University

2005

Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, University of Tokyo, majoring in Environmental Studies

2005〜19

Nihon Sekkei Co., Ltd.

2013〜15

Project Researcher, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo

2013〜15

Secretary of the Architectural Institute of Japan's "Special Research Committee for Building a Model for Urban Reorganization in an Era of Declining Population"

2014〜15

Member of the Narashino City Public Facility Renovation Promotion Council

2014〜

Hitotsubashi University "Arts and Society" Study Group Secretariat

2019〜

Established side by side first class architect office

   

Lecturer at the Department of Housing, Faculty of Home Economics, Japan Women's University

     

Lecturer at the Department of Architectural Engineering, College of Industrial Technology, Nihon University

2020〜22

Vice Chairman of the Wako City Public Facility Management Implementation Plan Review Committee

2025〜

Lecturer at the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science

Member of the Architectural Institute of Japan
Member of the City Planning Institute of Japan

Major Works;
BUNKYO GARDEN(Apartment complexes, commercial facilities)
Ao(commercial facilities, offices)
AKASAKA INTERCITY AIR(offices, commercial facilities, )
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) New TIA Building
/Vietnam National Space Center, Hanoi
/Kosugi 3rd Avenue(commercial facilities, Apartment complexes)
/Chugai Life Science Park , Yokohama (Laboratory)
( above all works: in charge of while working at Nihon Sekkei)
/Restaurant Ushimaru Renovation & Extension
/Referral Hospital, BENIN

「Community-based district management: Beyond compact cities」Editorial committee/co-author, 2018, *Kajima Institute of Publishing Inc.

Chiharu Moriyama

Co-founder

Resistered First class Architect

Building Cost Manager

2003

Graduated from Japan Women's University

2005

Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, majoring in Architecture

2005〜11

Toyo Ito & Associates, Architects

2012〜

Lecturer at the Department of Architectural Engineering, College of Industrial Technology, Nihon University

2014〜

AtelierHMC 

2018

Moriyama Chiharu Architectural Design Office established

2019〜

Office name changed, Established side by side first class architect office

2021〜

Lecturer at the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Kanagawa University

   

           

2003    

Masako Hayashi Award Winner

2019

Awarded at the Architectural Institute of Japan Design Presentation
(Nursery under the railway in Machiya) 

2022

Winner of the Kids Design Award Excellence Award(Nursery under the railway in Machiya)

Member of the Architectural Institute of Japan
Member of the Tokyo Association of Architects and Building Engineers

Major Works;
weekend house in North Karuizawa
/「Toyo Ito│the new Real」traveling exhibition※
/Gavia Park, Spain※
/SUMIKA PAVILION for Tokyo Gas※
/Yaoko Kawagoe Museum (Yuji Misu Memorial Hall)※
/National Taiwan University, New College of Social Sciences and library, Taipei※
/House W
/Nursery school in Hikifune
/Nursery under the railway in Machiya
/Restaurant Ushimaru Renovation & Extension
/Referral Hospital, BENIN

「10 adventures around the world of architecture」Co-author, 2006, Shokokusha※
(※Works in charge of while working at Toyo Ito & Associates, Architects)