Immerse yourself in the history of Takenaka Europe
From traditional shrines and temples to innovative architecture, TAKENAKA has created some of Japan’s most important landmarks. In this respect Tobei Masataka is our founding father. As a shrine and temple builder in Nagoya, he was responsible for the construction and maintenance of the buildings of the feudal family Oda.
Immerse yourself in the history of Takenaka Europe
Immerse yourself in the history of Takenaka Europe
From traditional shrines and temples to innovative architecture, TAKENAKA has created some of Japan’s most important landmarks. In this respect Tobei Masataka is our founding father. As a shrine and temple builder in Nagoya, he was responsible for the construction and maintenance of the buildings of the feudal family Oda.
Founding of TAKENAKA with the construction of shrines and temples.
Founding of TAKENAKA CORPORATION. 14th-generation head of family Touemon Takenaka made his way to Kobe, which marked the first year of the company’s foundation. In 1900 Mitsui Bank Warehouse was completed in Kobe.
Construction of the Tokyo Tower as the tallest building. In Japan at the time (333m)
Our European success story begins with the founding of TAKENAKA EUROPE GmbH’s European headquarters in Düsseldorf and the first project – Hotel Nikko.
In cooperation with Japanese star architect Shigeru Ban TAKENAKA Europe built the Japanese Pavilion for Hanover Expo.
Kia Motors Factory in Slovakia. With over 225.000 m² his project is a great representation of the many automotive projects that TAKENAKA Europe completed between 2000 and 2010.
The new Headquarters for Kia in Frankfurt am Main became an iconic landmark.
TAKENAKA EUROPE GmbH receives ISO 9001 certification/group certification for its quality systems. The internal auditors are fully trained, and Bureau Veritas is set up as a certification body.
TAKENAKA EUROPE GmbH celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Completion of the Japanese Pavilion at Expo Milan, the result of an exchange of expertise between the TAKENAKA branches Germany and Italy.
- GRAN THE HONOR in Kyoto won 1st “MIPIM Asia” award for best residential development in 2017. The MIPIM award is a great success for TAKENAKA CORPORATION.
The new technical center for Nexen Tire in Frankfurt is a great example of a typical R&D project that was executed in Desig&Build method by TAKENAKA Europe.
The factory extension in Czech marks the third project for our German client Mubea here in Europe. Our core value – continuous cooperation and close relationships with our clients – is not restricted to Japanese or Asian clients. We value all our partners and clients!
TAKENAKA EUROPE GmbH Slovakia branch completes the Jaguar Land Rover plant in Nitra (SK), in cooperation with the Czech subsidiary. For this achievement, Takenaka was awarded gold at the 2019 “Supplier Excellence Awards”. This project was also certified with BREEAM excellent.
For this Design&Build project, we focused on a sustainability approach for the building.
Referencing a forest theme, the office building has green walls inside and out, and boasts a rooftop vegetable garden. Company divisions are arranged around a central atrium, a layout that allows employees to cooperate organically, while always feeling the presence of greenery.
This warehouse and canteen mark the 17th project in a long line of successful and great projects with Makita Engineering.
This residential building marks the start of a new market for TAKENAKA Europe. We are looking forward to many more residential projects all over Europe in the future.
Founding of TAKENAKA with the construction of shrines and temples.
Founding of TAKENAKA CORPORATION. 14th-generation head of family Touemon Takenaka made his way to Kobe, which marked the first year of the company’s foundation. In 1900 Mitsui Bank Warehouse was completed in Kobe.
Construction of the Tokyo Tower as the tallest building. In Japan at the time (333m)
Our European success story begins with the founding of TAKENAKA EUROPE GmbH’s European headquarters in Düsseldorf and the first project – Hotel Nikko.
In cooperation with Japanese star architect Shigeru Ban TAKENAKA Europe built the Japanese Pavilion for Hanover Expo.
Kia Motors Factory in Slovakia. With over 225.000 m² his project is a great representation of the many automotive projects that TAKENAKA Europe completed between 2000 and 2010.
The new Headquarters for Kia in Frankfurt am Main became an iconic landmark.
TAKENAKA EUROPE GmbH receives ISO 9001 certification/group certification for its quality systems. The internal auditors are fully trained, and Bureau Veritas is set up as a certification body.
TAKENAKA EUROPE GmbH celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Completion of the Japanese Pavilion at Expo Milan, the result of an exchange of expertise between the TAKENAKA branches Germany and Italy.
- GRAN THE HONOR in Kyoto won 1st “MIPIM Asia” award for best residential development in 2017. The MIPIM award is a great success for TAKENAKA CORPORATION.
The new technical center for Nexen Tire in Frankfurt is a great example of a typical R&D project that was executed in Desig&Build method by TAKENAKA Europe.
The factory extension in Czech marks the third project for our German client Mubea here in Europe. Our core value – continuous cooperation and close relationships with our clients – is not restricted to Japanese or Asian clients. We value all our partners and clients!
TAKENAKA EUROPE GmbH Slovakia branch completes the Jaguar Land Rover plant in Nitra (SK), in cooperation with the Czech subsidiary. For this achievement, Takenaka was awarded gold at the 2019 “Supplier Excellence Awards”. This project was also certified with BREEAM excellent.
For this Design&Build project, we focused on a sustainability approach for the building.
Referencing a forest theme, the office building has green walls inside and out, and boasts a rooftop vegetable garden. Company divisions are arranged around a central atrium, a layout that allows employees to cooperate organically, while always feeling the presence of greenery.
This warehouse and canteen mark the 17th project in a long line of successful and great projects with Makita Engineering.
This residential building marks the start of a new market for TAKENAKA Europe. We are looking forward to many more residential projects all over Europe in the future.