Leading Seismic Diagnosis Expert Kimihiko Mogami Appointed Advisor at AK Architectural Design

AK Architectural Design Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director: Yusuke Yamamoto; hereinafter "the Company") is pleased to announce that on July 1, 2026, Kimihiko Mogami, a leading expert in seismic diagnosis, has been appointed as an advisor.

The Company has established a unique position as a "lifetime consultant" supporting the decision-making of management associations, primarily focusing on large-scale renovations of condominiums.

In recent years, with the rapid increase in condominiums over 40 years old and the aging of residents, the "dual aging" of "buildings" and "residents" has become a major social issue. In response, the Company is expanding its scope of activities as one of the few specialized consulting firms capable of comprehensively presenting future options for condominiums, including not only renovations but also regeneration (rebuilding, land sales, seismic reinforcement, etc.).

Kimihiko Mogami, who has been appointed as an advisor, specializes in architectural disaster prevention engineering and architectural seismic engineering. He has been instrumental in investigating damage from major earthquakes across Japan, including the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and is a leading figure in seismic diagnosis in Japan, a country known for its seismic activity.

Main Objectives of Advisor Appointment

Further improvement in the accuracy of seismic diagnosis for buildings.

Advice on reducing diagnosis costs through the systematization of seismic diagnosis.

Provision of expert and accurate information in explanatory sessions for building owners.

Profile of Kimihiko Mogami

◆ Main Career

Kimihiko Mogami

Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tohoku University.

Completed the Doctoral Program in Architectural Disaster Prevention Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University.

Engaged in structural design at the design department of Takenaka Corporation.

In charge of seismic isolation/damping structures, large-span structures, and special structures at the company's Special Structures Division.

Director of the Technology Research Laboratory at the same company.

Managing Director (responsible for R&D and Engineering) at the same company.

Representative Director of the Japan Marine Environment Creation Organization.

Representative of Architectural Safety Evaluation Consultant.

Has been involved in the investigation of building damage and countermeasures, as well as research and development, following numerous major earthquakes that have occurred across the country.

◆ Qualifications

Doctor of Engineering

Class 1 Architect

Class 1 Structural Design Architect

Registered Architect

Fellow of the Japan Society of Engineering Education

Comments from Kimihiko Mogami

In recent years, the asset value of buildings has become increasingly important. To live in them safely for a long time and to manage them as assets, it is necessary to accurately grasp "building seismic performance," a key factor in determining asset value, and to make judgments about reinforcement methods and the continued existence of the building.

We will analyze and evaluate the four elements that determine a building's seismic safety – design, construction, aging, and standards – and communicate the true building value.

About AK Architectural Design Co., Ltd.

Based in our Osaka headquarters and Tokyo branch, we are a design supervision and consulting company specializing in large-scale renovation work for condominiums. Although a mid-sized company with 25 employees, we handle approximately 40 large-scale renovation projects annually and have earned a high reputation for our flexible responsiveness to client needs.

Furthermore, we have a track record in condominium regeneration consulting, and as one of the few companies in Japan capable of offering comprehensive proposals that include not only renovations but also rebuilding, land sales, and seismic reinforcement, we are increasing our presence.

Recently, various issues have been pointed out in the large-scale renovation of condominiums, including investigations into bid-rigging by the Fair Trade Commission targeting multiple companies. To ensure fair and accurate evaluations when selecting construction companies, we employ the "Comprehensive Evaluation Method," which is also adopted in public works projects by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, thereby leading fair transaction practices.

Company Name: AK Architectural Design Co., Ltd.

Location: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture (Headquarters) / Minato-ku, Tokyo (Tokyo Branch)

Representative: Yusuke Yamamoto, Representative Director

Business Activities: Condominium large-scale renovation consulting and condominium regeneration consulting services, primarily in the Tokyo metropolitan and Kinki regions.

Official Website: https://ak-sekkei.co.jp/

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