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)