We celebrated our 78th anniversary. On September 29, we held an online discussion with architecture professionals in China.

On October 1st, our company marked our 78th anniversary. This fiscal year also represents a fresh start, with Takashi Hokoiwa taking office as our new president. In light of this milestone, we held an internal company event on September 29th. As Mr. Hokoiwa has worked on numerous projects in China, we invited prominent figures from the Chinese architectural community—with whom we have interacted through collaboration, technological exchange, and accepting interns—to join an online panel discussion. They exchanged views on the differences and common challenges between Japan and China regarding architecture and urban development.
The participants from China are the following individuals:

Mr. Zhuang Weimin
Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering
National Engineering Survey and Design Master
Chief Architect of the Architectural Design and Research Institute of Tsinghua University
Tsinghua University Professor,
Vice President, Architectural Society of China

Mr. Chen Xiong
National Engineering Survey and Design Master
Chief Master Architect of Guangdong Provincial Architectural Design and Research Institute
Executive Director, Architectural Society of China

Mr. Qi Bin
Chief Architect of the Architectural Design and Research Institute of Tsinghua University
Director, Architectural Society of China

Mr. Peng Changxin
Dean and Professor, School of Architecture, South China University of Technology

Mr. Luo Jianhe
General Manager, Architectural Design and Research Institute of South China University of Technology

Mr. Hei Qi (Chinese interpreter)
Associate Professor, School of Architecture, South China University of Technology