Message
Architecture is the “place” where we entrust most of our lives, a presence so vast, it deeply affects human emotion and thought.
It is not merely a physical space. It breathes, resonates, embraces us, and at times, poses questions like another living being.
We laugh, cry, sleep, and dream there.
Architecture, which embraces all of these, is truly a “world” of its own.
I believe in this.
Architecture is not just about creating comfortable spaces.
It has the power to shake the soul, illuminate life, and open doors to emotions we’ve never experienced before.
That is why I believe architecture cannot be completed on paper alone.
Each line drawn in a design holds our thoughts and intentions.
“True architecture” is born on-site—where life happens.
The warmth of the craftsmen’s hands, the voice of the materials, the unpredictable reality—
—When we embrace all of this and the design and construction face the same direction,
a singular and unparalleled space is revealed.
That is why I take pride in my architecture.
Not simply to create beauty, but to create architecture that continues to exist with certainty.
It becomes part of the daily lives of those who inhabit it, and sometimes, it offers new inspiration.
With pride and soul, I aim to create architecture that remains in people’s hearts,
that trembles the soul, and quietly accompanies one’s purpose of life.
Within that space, Our aim is to craft spaces that transcend the five senses, imprint themselves upon the memory of all who enter, and serve as a source of shared inspiration and profound emotional experience.
Services
・ Architectural design and supervision (residences, commercial facilities, apartment complexes, office buildings, special-purpose buildings, renovations, etc.)
・ Interior design and supervision (residences, hotels, restaurants, retail, salons, renovations, etc.)
・ Product design, Design artwork, Furniture design, Display design
Kengo Yamaoka
Profile
Born in 1992, raised in Kyoto, Japan.
2018 – Graduated from Osaka University Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Global Engineering, Architecture Course
2019 – Joined the architectural design department of a major general contractor in Tokyo
2021 – Joined the design department of a construction company in Kawaguchi, Saitama
2023 – Joined an atelier architectural design office in Kyoto
2025 – Established 獅旋舎ーShisensya
Qualifications
Licensed First-Class Architect (Japan)
Certified Interior Coordinator