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1894 |
Kikuji Ishimoto born in Kobe. |
1920 |
Kikuji Ishimoto was a leading member of the Secessionist Architects Organization while studying at the Tokyo Imperial University. |
| 1922-23
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He then studied at the Bauhaus of Weimar where he agreed with its progressive architectural philosophy, which he later refined to a combination of Bauhaus and Japanese philosophy.
After returning to Japan, he designed the head office of Asahi Newspaper Publishing Company in Tokyo, Iater recognized as a landmark during the Architectural Secession Movement.
Dr. Ishimoto with his staffs
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| 1927 |
While designing the Tokyo Shirokiya Department Store, Dr. Ishimoto founded Kataoka & Ishimoto Architectural Planning Company. |
| 1951 |
Company name changed to 1st class licensed architect office "Ishimoto Architectural &Engineering Firm, Inc."
Kikuji Ishimoto become President and Yasaji Nagano, Vice President. |
| 1958 |
Dr. Kikuji Ishimoto nationally recognized for his outstanding contribution to the development and expansion of modern architecture. |
| 1959 |
Yasaji Nagano appointed as President. |
| 1963 |
Kikuji Ishimoto left this world, at the
age of 69. |
| 1973 |
Head office building completed in celebration of 45th anniversary. |
| 1984 |
Seiichi Furuhata appointed as President. |
| 1986 |
Kl Consultants Co., Inc. founded. |
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| 1992 |
Ishimoto America, Inc. established by Jointventure with IDC (Industrial Design Corporation) USA.
IDC Japan,Inc. established by jointventure with IDC. |
| 1997 |
Ishimoto completed in celebration of 70th anniversary.
Michio Sugawara appointed as President & CEO. |
| 1999 |
Ishimoto Europe s.r.l, founded in Milano,Italy.
Awarded 1st Prize in International Competition for The Polytechnic of Milan, New Campus. |
| 2005 |
Michio Sugawara appointed as Chairman & CEO.
Makoto
Ishii appointed as President & COO. |
| 2007 |
Ishimoto will have its celebration of 80th anniversary. |
| 2011 |
Makoto Ishii appointed as President & CEO. |
