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.

17th century

1610

Historical Japanese drawing of construction workers on scaffolding wearing traditional clothing.

Founding of TAKENAKA with the construction of shrines and temples.

1899

Scan einer alten Aufnahme von 1899, Lagerhaus der Mitsui Bank in Kobe

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.

20th century

1958

Gesamtaufnahme der Stadt Tokyo in Japan, mit dem Tokyo Tower im Mittelpunkt

Construction of the Tokyo Tower as the tallest building in Japan at the time (333m).

1973

Bild eines Teiles des Gebäudes von TAKENAKA 1973

Our European success story begins with the founding of TAKENAKA EUROPE GmbH’s European headquarters in Düsseldorf and the first project – Hotel Nikko.

Since 1973

Diagram of a map, with division into individual countries

TAKENAKA EUROPE designs and implements many complex buildings with demanding requirements.

21th century

2000

Interior view of the Japanese pavilion for Expo Hannover, by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban

In cooperation with Japanese star architect Shigeru Ban TAKENAKA Europe built the Japanese Pavilion for Hanover Expo.

2005

Industrial plant with well-tended green areas in the foreground and mountain backdrop in the background.

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.

2007

Side exterior view of KIA Motors building with glass frontage

The new Headquarters for Kia in Frankfurt am Main became an iconic landmark.

2008

Image of the ISO certificate 9001:2015

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.

2009

Modern office building with glass façade in the evening light, surrounded by green areas and a small pond.

The iconic architectural design turns this headquarters of Amada into a real landmark.

2013

Image of a number: 40 years in Europe, year of TAKENAKA in Europe

TAKENAKA EUROPE GmbH celebrates its 40th anniversary.

2015

Photo of the finished Japanese pavilion at Expo Milan

Completion of the Japanese Pavilion at Expo Milan, the result of an exchange of expertise between the TAKENAKA branches Germany and Italy.

2017

Abendansicht eines modernen Hotelkorridors im Freien mit Beleuchtung und Blick auf Zimmerbalkone.

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.

2018

Modernes Gebäude mit Glasspitze, spiegelnden Fenstern und klarer Linienführung unter bewölktem Himmel.

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.

2018

Exterior view of the workshop extension of the Mubea building in the Czech Republic

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!

2018

View on outdoor area with building of Jaguar Land Rover in Nitra behind it

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.

2020

Exterior shot of the Design&Buil project Kubota, with sustainable green elements

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.

2020

Außenansicht des fertigen Gebäudekomplexes von Makita Engineering

This warehouse and canteen mark the 17th project in a long line of successful and great projects with Makita Engineering.

2021

Aerial view of modern apartment buildings with green spaces and parking lot.

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.