PROFILE
NOBUAKI TANAKA
1974
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
1997
Bachelor of Arts from the Department of Art and Culture Studies, Tokyo Gakugei University — Tokyo, Japan
2001
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the Department of Architecture, Musashino Art University — Tokyo, Japan
2001 – 08
Worked at Taro Ashihara Architects — Tokyo, Japan
Handled architectural design for projects including private residences, housing complexes, and commercial establishments
2009 – 17
Worked at ATELIER NINI ANDRADE SILVA — Lisbon, Portugal
Handled the interior and exterior designs for projects including private residences, housing complexes, hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, and discos
Worked on projects to renovate/remodel spaces on an extensive scale as an architect
2018
Established STUDIO NINÉ
MASAKO MAESHIRO
1976
Born in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
2001
2001 - 08
Master of Engineering in Architecture from the Department of Architecture, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science — Tokyo, Japan
Worked at Ochiai Architect & Associates — Tokyo, Japan
Handled architectural design for projects including private residences, housing complexes, and commercial establishments
Also worked on planning and operation of workshops for architectural planning, and planning and operation of events relating to workshops
2008 - 10
Involved in private residences, commercial establishments, and planning/operation of workshops on a freelance basis
2010 - 14
Worked at Gallery YUNOR — Tokyo, Japan
Worked on interior design and interior coordination including artwork for officers’ floors, hospitality spaces, showrooms, and guestrooms at a company listed on Section 1 of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Also operated an art gallery and, as a gallerist, imported, sold, and rented works of art primarily from Europe as well as planning and operating art exhibits
2014 - 17
Worked on architectural planning and design for private residences, commercial establishments, and public facilities, as well as planning/operation of workshops on a freelance basis
2017
Completed the Workshop Design Department Program at Aoyama Gakuin University, School of Social Informatics — Tokyo, Japan
2018
Established STUDIO NINÉ