1977 – Born in Toronto, Canada
2002 – M.A. in Architecture, Waseda University, Tokyo
Established “Nendo” Tokyo office
2005 – Established “Nendo” Milan office
2006 – “The 100 Most Respected Japanese” (Newsweek magazine)
2007 – “The Top 100 Small Japanese Companies” (Newsweek magazine)
2010 – A jury member of iF award
2011 – “Famous for 15 Years: The Wallpaper* 150” (Wallpaper* magazine)
2012 – Established “Nendo” Singapore office
“Designer of the Year” (Wallpaper* magazine)
“Designer of the Year” (Elle Deco International Design Award)
2013 – “Guest of honor” (Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair)