Bridging
Spirit & Future.
Expert support for Japanese real estate investment and remote design supervision worldwide.
Harmonizing traditional Japanese sensibilities with future-facing digital logic.
The Architect / Career
Chiaki Uematsu
Based in Tokyo, I am a First-Class Registered Architect dedicated to the fusion of heritage and innovation. Born in Odawara, and raised in Osaka, Toyama, and Niigata, my diverse upbringing across various regions of Japan has cultivated my deep sensitivity to regional identity and spatial atmosphere.
Formerly the Design Chief for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Nippon Budokan Renovation, a project honored with the BELCA Award, my career is built on high-precision structural design and large-scale public landmarks.
Currently, I serve as a mentor for the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) and an Architectural Advisor for a Canadian-led NPO. I bridge international creative vision with rigorous architectural logic to support global innovation hubs and bespoke environments.
Expert Supervision,
Applied Globally.
I provide a structured 3-phase digital workflow to bring high-end Japanese design oversight to projects worldwide.
Concept Discovery
Establishing the project’s logic and identity through digital consultations. We set the visionary foundation—blending Japanese essence with your unique spirit—before any lines are drawn.
Technical Framework
Creation of architectural plans and shop drawings based on your site measurements. Providing the precise technical framework needed for your local contractors.
Visual Audit
Utilizing advanced 3D walkthrough tools and simulations. I provide an immersive visual check to ensure textures and lighting align with the original vision from a distance.
*Available for Residential and Commercial projects. Global support for real estate in Japan is also available.
Selected Works
Harmonizing Tradition and Contemporary Vision
Harmony Design Concept
Cultural Integration Strategy
Fusing diverse cultural identities into a single spatial narrative. A strategic design approach that balances local heritage with modern minimalist logic to create a unified atmosphere.
High-End Villa Design
Remote Supervision & Hospitality
Designing secluded sanctuaries that emphasize silence and connection to nature. Utilizing digital simulations to maintain high-precision craftsmanship in remote villa projects.
The Urban Terrace
Exterior Vision & Lighting
Extending the architectural spirit into the outdoor realm. A terrace design that treats landscape as an essential layer of the interior experience, focusing on shadows and transitional spaces.
Authentic Japanese Restaurant
Atmosphere & Curation
Modernizing traditional dining spaces. Reflecting the dignity of Japanese culinary arts through precise material selection, dignified lighting, and rhythmic circulation.
Spatial Potential Diagnosis Report
Renovation Strategy & Asset Analysis
A professional diagnostic report for renovation projects. We analyze existing structures from a first-class architect’s perspective to uncover latent value and design potential before construction starts.
Strategic
Collaboration.
Initial Consultation is Free of Charge
Innovation Tool
Visualize your project’s potential through my specialized design GPTs on ChatGPT.
✨ Launch Vision GPTs