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Yosuke Kawai

Yosuke Kawai

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Yosuke emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to design and construction; one where client, architect, and consultants are involved from initial kickoff and can share their expertise for a more comprehensive understanding of the project. For every project, the discovery process motivates and inspires him to create new and innovative environments.

Sometimes extraordinary feats are achieved with the simplest solutions.

Employment 

Rafael Viñoly Architects, New York, NY, US, Project Manager

Mar 2015 - current
 

FRCH Design Worldwide, New York, NY, US, Director

Jul 2014 - Mar 2015
 

Callison, New York, NY, US, Associate Principal

‘Jack of all trades’ – I am responsible for executing the design, production, and construction for various retail and hospitality clients...

Oct 2010 - Jul 2014
 

CBX Worldwide, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer

I was responsible for realizing the design and production of a 500,000sqft renovation for Shinsegae Luxury Department store in Cheonan Korea...

Apr 2010 - Oct 2010
 

Butler Rogers Baskett, New York, NY, US, Designer/Manager

I assisted the design and production of Higher Education work. I also managed the CAD development for the office...

Jan 2010 - Apr 2010
 

RYA Design Consultancy, New York, NY, US, Junior Designer

I assisted in the design of a 108,000sqft renovation for Printemps Luxury Department store in Parly, France...

Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
 

Callison, New York, NY, US, Junior Designer

I assisted in the design of retail/mixed use projects...

Jul 2006 - Jul 2007
 

Education 

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, US, MArch, Master of Architecture

Admitted into accelerated masters program where my focus was on design research...

Sep 2007 - May 2009
 

Miami University, Oxford, OH, US, Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

Received departmental scholarship for excellence in the amount of 3 full years tuition. Graduated with Departmental Honors and Cum Laude...

Aug 2002 - May 2006
 

Awards 

A.R.E. awards, Award

REI SoHo: Specialty Store over 25,000 sf
REI SoHo: Authentically-Themed Walls Individual Element
REI SoHo: Rugged Communication Details Individual Element
REI SoHo: Store Lighting

2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills