As the social and economic landscape has changed remarkably in recent years, including rapid technological innovation in digital fields, what today's world requires is an ability to produce new value.
As an integrated engineering firm for urban creation, we will enhance our ability to create new value in order to confront social issues and satisfy all the needs of our customers.
We are conducting prompt research and development into new fields that responds to a rapidly changing society and environment.
We are also providing places for researchers from both inside and outside the institute to gather, which is accelerating open innovation.
Total area: 65,000 ㎡
Total floor space: 39,150 ㎡
Structure/Floors: RC, S, SRC / B1 to F4
Design & Construction: Takenaka Corporation
Develop new and unique technologies and construction methods that meet project requirements.
Conduct research, testing and consulting for various internal departments.
Conduct research for external organizations.
Provide exhibition and cocreation zones to foster innovation.
| 1953 | Research laboratories established in Tokyo and Osaka. |
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| 1959 | Takenaka Building Research Institute established at Minamisuna in Koto Ward. |
| 1964 | Name changed to Takenaka Technical Research Laboratory. |
| 1969 | Laboratory rebuilt at same location and greatly enlarged. |
| 1993 | Laboratory moved to a new, larger facility in Chiba New Town and renamed the Takenaka Research & Development Institute. Osaka branch integrated . |
| 2009 | New laboratory building for fire resistance completed. |
| 2019 | Large-scale renewal project completed. |
Institute Director,
Mikio Takahashi
“Our commitment to research and development comes from a strong desire to foster intellectual curiosity, the spirit of inquiry and constant improvement. Through R&D, we can form a wide and deep network of friends, including academics and intellectuals, and share knowledge and discuss new concepts. This is what leads to continuous personal growth and self-actualization, which I believe is what leads to fulfillment as a researcher.”
Construction Technology Research Department
To enhance quality management in architecture and support urban creation not just now but also in the future, we are committed to the development of fundamental technology and research, and to the innovations and developments in advanced construction technologies that contribute to quality assurance, cost reduction and added value. As the world’s top construction technology consulting service provider, we endeavor to reshape how society, including our customers, thinks.
Department Head: Masashi Yamamoto
Structure & Construction Engineering
Structural Systems & Fire Protection Engineering
Earthquake & Vibration Engineering
Construction Material Engineering
Geotechnical & Foundation Engineering 1
Geotechnical & Foundation Engineering 2
Architectural Environment Engineering
Environmental & Social Reserch Department
We are expanding our business while also creating social value helping enable sustainable societies by contributing to sustainable development goals, environmental, social, and governance investment, climate change risk response, etc. and by providing advanced services that contribute to solving environmental and societal issues from a human-centric perspective.
Department Head: Nobuyasu Okuda
Global Environmental Engineering
Urban Climate Engineering
Social Systems Engineering
Future & Advanced Technology Research Department
By anticipating what a future society could look like and continuing to innovate by introducing cutting-edge digital technologies and offering hi-tech expertise, we can deliver excellence in advanced technology that will lead to the creation of new business domains.
Department Head: Atsumichi Kushibe
Advanced Spatial Environment
Advanced Materials
Innovative Construction
Advanced Mathematical Sciences & Informatics
Here are some of the technologies we are currently focusing on from our wide range of research areas.
In order to meet the diverse needs of our customers. we are promoting “Open Innovation," which actively utilizes external technologies and know-how.
Giken Watch is a faithful reproduction of the research and experiment buildings of the institute in 3D model form. By using a mouse, the user can view the space in 360 degrees for a realistic virtual experience. This technology is based on Takenaka Corporation’s architectural presentation system Vruno®.
Mandala is a system that allows the user to search and visualize information on underlying technologies, the “creations,” and researchers, the “creators” at the Takenaka Research & Development Institute.
In the preview version, it is possible to access the technology overview from the entrances of the technology field, building type, and SDGs.
In the premium version, you can gain further insights into the background and connections of the technology through visualization that includes researchers. (Available at the Institute's exhibition room.)
* Mandala can be viewed in Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome or Safari.