• Arata Ayai
  • Architect
    Senior Registered Architect in Japan
1971
Born in Hokkaido, Japan
1995
Graduated from Department of Architecture,
Faculty of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
1997
Completed Master Course, Department of Architecture,
Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Master’s Degree in Engineering
1997 – 1998
Worked for Densho-sha,Yamanashi Prefecture
Worked on projects for research and renovation of Japanese traditional houses
1999 – 2012
Worked for Hisao Kohyama Atelier, Tokyo
2002 – 2012
Worked on a variety of projects as chief designer
Project list
・Terao-Midori Kindergarten
・Ichigahora Elementary School
・Seiro Junior High School
・Doshisha Junior and Senior High School
・Economics Research Building, The University of Tokyo
・Ito International Resarch Center, The University of Tokyo
・Yokohama Customs
2009 –
Part-time Lecturer of Architecture at Tokyo Denki University
2012 –
Established Arata Ayai Architects in Tokyo, Japan Registered Architect Office
2014 – 2022
Part-time Lecturer of Architecture at Kogakuin University
2020 –
Part-time Lecturer of Architecture at the University of Tokyo
2022 –
Part-time Lecturer of Architecture at Shibaura Institute of Technology

Awards

2015
Kesen Elementary School Competition , First Prize
2022
Wood Architectural Award, Kesen Elementary School
2022
Selected Architectural Design, Kesen Elementary School
2022
Tohoku Architectural Award, Kesen Elementary School