Third and Fourth "AQ Forest" Pure Wooden Condominiums Start in Sumida and Nerima Wards, Tokyo!
AQ Group Co., Ltd. has launched its third and fourth pure wooden condominium series, "AQ Forest Ryogoku" in Sumida Ward and "AQ Forest Shakujii Koen" in Nerima Ward, Tokyo. Both are expected to acquire the highest ratings for seismic, fire, and degradation resistance. Building on the strong performance of the first and second projects, the company is accelerating its expansion in Tokyo to promote the widespread adoption of urban pure wooden condominiums.
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AQ Group Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nishi Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Hiroaki Kato) has launched the third in its pure wooden condominium series, "AQ Forest Ryogoku" (Ishihara, Sumida Ward, Tokyo), and the fourth, "AQ Forest Shakujii Koen" (Shakujii-cho, Nerima Ward, Tokyo). Both are expected to acquire the highest ratings for seismic performance, fire resistance, and degradation countermeasures. Building on the strong performance of the first and second projects, the company is further accelerating its expansion in Tokyo. Through continuous project promotion, the company is fully committed to promoting the "widespread adoption" of urban pure wooden condominiums.
**A Model Plan for Confined Urban Sites Achieved with Original Technology**
**Tokyo Zero Emission Housing Certification, High-End Luxury Rental Condominiums for Singles**
**AQ Forest Ryogoku: Expected Exterior CG Render after Completion of Framework**
The third in the pure wooden condominium series, "AQ Forest Ryogoku," has topped out in Ishihara, Sumida Ward, Tokyo, with construction progressing smoothly towards completion in the summer of 2026. Located a 9-minute walk from Ryogoku Station on the Toei Oedo Line and a 15-minute walk from Ryogoku Station on the JR Sobu Line, it is a 4-story luxury rental condominium consisting of 11 units of 1LDK (approx. 30㎡) primarily targeting singles commuting to Tokyo Station.
The site for this property is typical of Tokyo's confined urban areas, with a narrow frontage and deep layout. Since it is necessary to secure a "window open space" and evacuation routes as stipulated by the Tokyo Safety Ordinance, building constraints are generally significant, posing challenges for space efficiency. However, by optimally placing our original high-strength walls, we have effectively utilized the site without compromising living space, creating a 4-story building with large openings. Furthermore, by adding accents to a simple exterior design with minimal ornamentation, we have created a design with depth and rhythm. This also achieves compliance with legal regulations and the sense of quality unique to condominiums. In addition, this property is eligible for Tokyo Zero Emission Housing certification, with more than half of the units achieving the highest standard "Standard A" certification with our standard specifications alone. By optimizing insulation performance and equipment efficiency, we have achieved both energy savings and comfort. This property is expected to become a new standard for high-end single-person rentals, serving as a "model answer" for confined urban sites.
**Pure Wooden Construction Site Using No Steel or Concrete in the Structure**
**Expanding in front of Shakujii Koen Station, a hotspot for redevelopment**
**Series First! Mixed-use Rental Condominium with Retail Space Adopting "High-Strength Kumiko Lattice Load-Bearing Walls"**
**AQ Forest Shakujii Koen: Expected Exterior CG Render**
The fourth in the series, "AQ Forest Shakujii Koen," is scheduled to begin foundation work in late May 2026 in Shakujii-cho, Nerima Ward, Tokyo. The construction site is a highly valuable location just a 3-minute walk from Shakujii Koen Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. This property is scheduled to be completed in December 2026 as the series' first 4-story pure wooden mixed-use rental condominium with retail space, in an area attracting attention due to redevelopment.
The first floor will feature an approximately 60㎡ tenant space, while the second to fourth floors will house 9 units of 1R (approx. 25㎡). Primarily targeting singles in their 20s to 30s commuting to Ikebukuro and Shinjuku, it combines convenience and design. Additionally, the "high-strength kumiko lattice load-bearing walls," which received high praise from third-party organizations and within the industry during the construction of the "AQ Group 8-story Pure Wooden Head Office Building," are being introduced for the first time in this series. By combining this with a pop and iconic exterior design, we aim to differentiate it from previous series.
The "AQ Forest" series has seen a strong start, with the first "AQ Forest Omiya Sakuragicho" and second "AQ Forest Akabane Nishi" being fully occupied immediately upon release. Both the third and fourth projects are also expected to achieve the highest ratings for seismic performance, degradation countermeasures, and fire resistance. Furthermore, through in-house R&D and collaboration with precutting companies, we continuously refine design efficiency, constructability, and cost. By utilizing rationally designed general-purpose materials, we overturn the conventional wisdom that "large and medium-scale wooden construction is expensive," achieving approximately 10-30% cost reduction compared to RC structures.
Moreover, while ensuring seismic resistance and service life equivalent to or better than RC, we also provide "adaptability" that allows for flexible responses to future changes in use or renovations. This offers high-value living experiences to residents and balances profitability and asset value for investors. Currently, 11 properties are under development in Tokyo, including Ryogoku and Shakujii Koen. Through continuous project promotion, our company will accelerate the "widespread adoption" of urban pure wooden condominiums.
*AQ Forest series: Omiya Sakuragicho and Akabane Nishi are fully occupied.
*Ryogoku and Shakujii Koen are currently underway.
*Nine properties in Tokyo—Kamata, Itabashi Oyama, Higashi-Jujo, Oshiage, Magome (A), Magome (B), Kameari, Fujimidai, and Musashiseki—have acquired land and are planned for completion by the end of 2027.
**A Model Plan for Confined Urban Sites Achieved with Original Technology**
**Tokyo Zero Emission Housing Certification, High-End Luxury Rental Condominiums for Singles**
**AQ Forest Ryogoku: Expected Exterior CG Render after Completion of Framework**
The third in the pure wooden condominium series, "AQ Forest Ryogoku," has topped out in Ishihara, Sumida Ward, Tokyo, with construction progressing smoothly towards completion in the summer of 2026. Located a 9-minute walk from Ryogoku Station on the Toei Oedo Line and a 15-minute walk from Ryogoku Station on the JR Sobu Line, it is a 4-story luxury rental condominium consisting of 11 units of 1LDK (approx. 30㎡) primarily targeting singles commuting to Tokyo Station.
The site for this property is typical of Tokyo's confined urban areas, with a narrow frontage and deep layout. Since it is necessary to secure a "window open space" and evacuation routes as stipulated by the Tokyo Safety Ordinance, building constraints are generally significant, posing challenges for space efficiency. However, by optimally placing our original high-strength walls, we have effectively utilized the site without compromising living space, creating a 4-story building with large openings. Furthermore, by adding accents to a simple exterior design with minimal ornamentation, we have created a design with depth and rhythm. This also achieves compliance with legal regulations and the sense of quality unique to condominiums. In addition, this property is eligible for Tokyo Zero Emission Housing certification, with more than half of the units achieving the highest standard "Standard A" certification with our standard specifications alone. By optimizing insulation performance and equipment efficiency, we have achieved both energy savings and comfort. This property is expected to become a new standard for high-end single-person rentals, serving as a "model answer" for confined urban sites.
**Pure Wooden Construction Site Using No Steel or Concrete in the Structure**
**Expanding in front of Shakujii Koen Station, a hotspot for redevelopment**
**Series First! Mixed-use Rental Condominium with Retail Space Adopting "High-Strength Kumiko Lattice Load-Bearing Walls"**
**AQ Forest Shakujii Koen: Expected Exterior CG Render**
The fourth in the series, "AQ Forest Shakujii Koen," is scheduled to begin foundation work in late May 2026 in Shakujii-cho, Nerima Ward, Tokyo. The construction site is a highly valuable location just a 3-minute walk from Shakujii Koen Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. This property is scheduled to be completed in December 2026 as the series' first 4-story pure wooden mixed-use rental condominium with retail space, in an area attracting attention due to redevelopment.
The first floor will feature an approximately 60㎡ tenant space, while the second to fourth floors will house 9 units of 1R (approx. 25㎡). Primarily targeting singles in their 20s to 30s commuting to Ikebukuro and Shinjuku, it combines convenience and design. Additionally, the "high-strength kumiko lattice load-bearing walls," which received high praise from third-party organizations and within the industry during the construction of the "AQ Group 8-story Pure Wooden Head Office Building," are being introduced for the first time in this series. By combining this with a pop and iconic exterior design, we aim to differentiate it from previous series.
The "AQ Forest" series has seen a strong start, with the first "AQ Forest Omiya Sakuragicho" and second "AQ Forest Akabane Nishi" being fully occupied immediately upon release. Both the third and fourth projects are also expected to achieve the highest ratings for seismic performance, degradation countermeasures, and fire resistance. Furthermore, through in-house R&D and collaboration with precutting companies, we continuously refine design efficiency, constructability, and cost. By utilizing rationally designed general-purpose materials, we overturn the conventional wisdom that "large and medium-scale wooden construction is expensive," achieving approximately 10-30% cost reduction compared to RC structures.
Moreover, while ensuring seismic resistance and service life equivalent to or better than RC, we also provide "adaptability" that allows for flexible responses to future changes in use or renovations. This offers high-value living experiences to residents and balances profitability and asset value for investors. Currently, 11 properties are under development in Tokyo, including Ryogoku and Shakujii Koen. Through continuous project promotion, our company will accelerate the "widespread adoption" of urban pure wooden condominiums.
*AQ Forest series: Omiya Sakuragicho and Akabane Nishi are fully occupied.
*Ryogoku and Shakujii Koen are currently underway.
*Nine properties in Tokyo—Kamata, Itabashi Oyama, Higashi-Jujo, Oshiage, Magome (A), Magome (B), Kameari, Fujimidai, and Musashiseki—have acquired land and are planned for completion by the end of 2027.