Biography
Life & work
Kenichi Teramoto joined ibda design as a principal architect and partner in 2012, and became a founding partner in waiwai following its 2019 rebranding. In 2020, Teramoto relocated to Chiba, Japan and founded his own practice, Office of Teramoto . Previously, Teramoto worked with renowned architects in Tokyo and Rotterdam, on local and international projects, building an extensive design experience in both Asia and Europe. His architectural design proficiency includes a diverse range of projects including art centers and parks, school and university campuses, mixed-use developments, private villas and mosques. Teramoto’s working experiences have trained him to develop an understanding of culture, geography and materiality. His approach to design is multi-disciplinary, and he has a deep interest in natural phenomena and structure. He is always re-questioning the design approach with the aim of delivering a distinctive design.
