About side by side architects

We side by side architects is a first-class architectural firm located in Shibuya, Tokyo.
We aim to design comfortable and easy-to-use spaces while at the same time contributing to the global environment, and through collaboration, we propose one and only spaces with unique value. 
<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.

Selected projects by side by side architects

Ushimaru Restaurant

Extension&Renovation Chiba, Japan 2023

Data;
Building Type：  Restaurant
Structural System： Wood / Steel（Partial）
Number of Floors： 1 Story
Site Area： 793.44m²
Building Area： 229.91m²
Total Floor Area： 277.25m² (including Expansion area 84.24m²)
design collaboration with Axel Vansteenkiste Architecture
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Media;
Japan architect 5/2025
GOETHE  magazine and web 07/2024
archello...  www.archello.com/project/restaurant-ushimaru
Architectural photo... https://architecturephoto.net/203883/
etc.

Benin Referral Hospital

Data
Detail design finished
Type： Hospital
Structural System： Reinforced Concrete
Number of Floors： 2 Story
Total Floor Area： 9,100m²
Note : entrusted design by AET&Associates.

Nursery under railway in Machiya

Data
Type： Licenced Nursery school
Structural System： steel
Number of Floors： 1 Story
Site Area: 740 sqm approx.
Total Floor Area：460sqm approx.
Collaboration: Takahiro Akiyama Architects

Media and prize
Kids Design Award (Minister of State for Measures for Declining Birthrate Award)
architecturephoto... https://architecturephoto.net/176085/
photos credits :Atsushi Ishida, Takahiro Akiyama