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History

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1841
1899
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1934
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1958
1963
1971
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HISTORY OF TAKENAKA CORPORATION

400-year history

Takenaka Corporation is Japan’s oldest architectural, engineering and construction firm. It has a long history rich in tradition that spans over 400 years. Takenaka Corporation has created a large number of Japan’s most prominent landmarks.

1610

Tradition, the foundation of Takenaka Corporation

1610

1841

Shima Kokubunji

1841

1899

Company founded in Kobe

1899

1912

Takashimaya Kyoto-Ten

1912

1934

Meijiseimeikan

1934

1957

South Pole

1957

1958

Tokyo Tower

1958

1963

Winning Designs

1963

1971

Green Design

1971

1979

The Demi Prize

1979

1984

Contributions to Society

1984

1986

New National Theatre

1986

1988

Dome Contractor

1988

1991

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

1991

1992

Environmental Conservation

1992

1993

State-of-The-Art Technical Research Center

1993

1999

100th Anniversary

1999

2004

Takenaka Corporation Tokyo Main Office

2004

2007

Urban Redevelopment Projects

2007

2009

Preservation and Revival

2009

2010

Environmental Concept and Message

2010

2050

Long Term Target

2050