Christopher Brooks
Executive Officer, New Business Division General Manager
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Master in Architecture
He has experience in retail, office and residential design in the United States, Japan and Asia. Some of his projects are the restaurant ADD in Marco Polo Hotel Hong Kong, Deckers Japan Headquarters and Bandai Namco Studio Headquarters. The project `adidas Japan Headquarters Office & Showroom` won the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2015.
Kenji Muro
Executive Officer of the Asia Pacific Division, Vice President & Design Director
In 2012, he managed the floor expansion of Ginza Mitsukoshi. In 2014, he was involved in the concept plan and schematic design of Chengdu Tairan Global Times Centre Shopping Mall (China) and in the planning of Chengdu Xin Qin Tai Project. He was also responsible for the renovation of Beijing Han Guang Department Store. In 2015, he was responsible for the Dalian Shangri-la Hotel. He is doing business development in Bangkok and Thailand.
Akira Kajiwara
Executive Officer, New Business Division & Large Development Division
He is specialized in design planning for large-scale department stores and shopping centers. He was responsible for the renovation of the Umeda Hankyu Department Flagship Store. The project was awarded the Asia Pacific Property Award. Currently, he is involved in the supervision of residential projects.
Yukio Ishiyama
Executive Officer & Chief Architect, Garde Italy
Certified Architect in Italy
One of his projects, Emporium concept shop in Baku (Azerbaijan), won the Best Retail Interior in the International Property Awards in 2011. He is responsible for the design of brand stores in Milan and interior design for restaurants. In 2014, he was responsible for the project SUSHI B, a Japanese restaurant with fusion cuisine located in Brera district, the heart of Milan.
Soichiro Matsuda
Senior Designer, New Business Division & International Design Division
Registered Architect, Interior Planner
In 2005, he was responsible for the project of Barney's New York in Ginza (Tokyo). After that, he was responsible for the renovation of Barney's New York in Kobe, Fukuoka, Shinjuku and Yokohama, contributing to Barney's space design. He is an interior designer with an extensive experience in retail and residential design.
Masayasu Suzuki
Vice President, Garde USA
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
He joined Garde after working as a Creative Director for the construction of the Universal Studios in Japan. He is specialized in theme parks and residential projects. He has been responsible for several projects in Japan, US and South-East Asia such as 40/40 Club Jay Z in Macao and Far East Department Store in Taiwan.
Wataru Ishikawa
Senior Director, New Business International Design Division
Registered Architect
He joined Garde after working in Italy. In 2008, he was responsible for the project Granduo Kamata. He designed Atre Akihabara and directed the environmental design of a bridal facility. In 2014, he successfully directed the renovation of Doota shopping center in Seoul, Korea. He is also responsible for the FFE coordination for residential projects.
Yoshikuni Onodera
Senior Director, Asia Pacific Business Division
After directing the renovation of Tobu Department Store in Ikebukuro, he was responsible for the design direction of Shanghai PuJiang OMALL in China. In 2015, he worked at the design direction of ShenYang ShangPin Department Store. He is responsible for the business development to China.
Masashi Kagawa
New Business Sector, Large Development Division, Design Development Division
He is responsible for hotel and other hospitality design projects. Recently, he has been involved in large-scale commercial developments and residential projects such as SKYZ TOWER & GARDEN. He was responsible for the design of common areas of BAYS TOWER & GARDEN by Alan Chan that will open in 2017.
Yukata Yamamoto
Chief Designer, New Business Division, International Design Division
He was responsible for the design and supervision of luxury lady's clothes zone during the renewal of Umeda Hankyu Department Store. He has experience designing large-scale shopping centers such as Ginza Mitsukoshi where he designed the 3F floor. In 2014, he was responsible for the overall concept design of the shopping center Doota in Seoul.
Masahito Kamekawa
Chief Designer, New Business Division, International Design Division
Registered Architect
He is specialized in the design for large-scale shopping centers and amenity spaces. He was responsible for the schematic design and environmental design of Umeda Hankyu Department Store. He is involved in several large-scale shopping center projects abroad such as Joy City in Beijing and in Shanghai.
Joungbae Lee
Chief Designer, New Business Division, International Design Division
He has experience in large-scale shopping center design for domestic projects and oversea. He has also experience in F&B and office design especially in Korea, China, Hong Kong.
Shunji Sakuta
Core Business, Brand Division, Chief Architect
He is mainly responsible for overseas luxury brand stores. He has worked as a local architect for Gucci Aoyama Flagship Store, and as a Chief Architect for Kobe Daimaru store. He was the Chief Design Architect for JIMMY CHOO store in Kobe.
Toru Yokomatsu
Core Business, Brand Division, Chief Architect
He has worked as local architect for several projects, such as DOLCE & GABBANA store in Omotesando Hills and BOTTEGA VENETA store in Ginza. From 2007, he has worked on the re-branding of the store concept for TASAKI and the material development.
Kyoko Takano
Core Business, Brand Division, Chief Architect
She has worked as a local architect for luxury brand stores and in-shop stores inside department stores, such as BOTTEGA VENETA and SEE BY CHLOE. She has also designed large-scale boutiques, such as the SAINT LAURENT stores.
Keikoku Takei
Asia Pacific Division, Chief Designer
He studied interior design in the United States. He was responsible for the Tokyo Sky Tree project and for the select shop P + that was awarded the Asia-Pacific Property Award in the Retail Category. He was involved in the retail facilities inside the VIP Lounge and Office Club House project in Guangzhou and in the renovation of a department store in Beijing.
Arata Saito
Asia Pacific Division, Chief Designer
Certified Architect
He participated to the renewal of Tasaki store in Ginza as Assistant Designer. He designed the food court and delicatessen for 'City Super' project in Hong Kong. He also designed the restaurant floor of SHUIWAN 1979, the office environmental design and residence showroom.
Miho Okubo
Core Business, Brand Division, Interior Designer
NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification)
As a local architect, she has been responsible for several luxury brand stores becoming the point of contact of the brand in Japan. Some of her projects are DECKERS JAPAN G.K. Ebisu Showroom and UGG AUSTRALIA Flagship Store in Shibuya.
Seiko Inoue
New Business, Large Development Division, Designer
She worked in an architectural firm in Milan and participated to the development of the train station in Reggio Emilia, Italy. After coming back to Japan, she was involved in the design of hotels, restaurants, public facilities and FFE. She was responsible for the concept design and schematic design of COMFORT ZONE Shin Marunouchi Bldg and Keio Department Store LaLaport Fujimi.
Yuka Tsuchiya
Core Business, Brand Division, Architect
She worked as a local architect for overseas brands. Some of her projects are VALENTINO Seibu in Ikebukuro and Kobe, JIMMY CHOO Fukuoka Iwataya, Daimaru Department Store in Kyoto and DIESEL LaLaport Tachikawa
Masahiro Kato
Core Business, Brand Division, Architect
He is mainly involved in design projects for apparel and cosmetics brands, such as the stores of GUERLAIN, L`OCCITANE and Brioni.
Yurika Shibue
Core Business, Brand Division, Designer
In 2010, she was responsible for L'OCCITANE project. In 2012, as a local architect she was responsible for GRAFF and other projects. She proposed the concept design and environmental design for ISETAN HANEDA STORES LADIES taking in advantage women's sensibility.
Takahiko Sato
New Business, Large Development Division, Designer
He was involved in the project for the expansion of Ginza Mitsukoshi and the design for Tobu Department Store. He participated to the design and supervision of the common areas for Brillia Ariake City Tower. He is now expanding his expertise to areas of residential design and supervision.
Hiroki Niimi
Core Business, Brand Division, Architect
He is involved in several projects from the conception time, from CG renderings to planning and design. Some of his projects are: Numero 21's store in Omotesando, TAG Heuer in Hiroshima, FAURE LE PAGE in Hankyu Department Store in Umeda, COLE HAAN in Shinjuku Isetan and LaLaport Tokyo Bay.
Yukiyo Izuta
Core Business, Brand Division, Architect
Since 2014, she has worked as a local architect in the design of boutiques and stores inside the department stores. Some of her projects are: BOUCHERON's boutique in Ginza, several in-shop stores in the department stores, Melvita's stores and Pomellato store in Yokohama Takashimaya.
Yasunori Fujikawa
Core Business, Brand Division, Assistant Architect
From 2015, he has worked as a local architect for the following projects: L'OCCITANE Wing Takanawa, Melvita Lumine in Yurakucho, CHAUMET in Nagoya Takashimaya and other retail stores. He is now involved in design supervision.
Kim HyunAh
New Business Division, International Design Division, Assistant designer
From 2012, she has been responsible for several projects, such as Burberry Men's Matsuzakaya Ueno store and Guerlain Takashimaya Kyoto store as Assistant Designer. She was involved in the renovation of the large shopping center Doota in Seoul, Korea.
Izumi Ishikawa
Core Business, Brand Division, Assistant Designer
She has been involved in the creation of the graphic pattern for the original decoration design of Tobu Department Store in Ikebukuro and Chifure Cosmetics Hiroshima store. She has been also involved in the design and approval with the headquarter office for PANDORA Yokohama Landmark Tower store.
