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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & ENGINEERING

Offering Reliability and Advanced Technological Know-How Based upon an Extensive Record of Performance
At the core of Mitsubishi Estate’s Architectural Design and Engineering Business are Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei Inc. (MJS) and MEC Design International Corporation. MJS engages in the design and administration of construction and civil engineering projects, building renovation work and projects related to urban and regional development, as well as comprehensive consulting. MEC Design International directs interior design and construction projects.

Promoting Strong Architectural Design and Engineering Business and Expanding Domestic and Chinese Operations

Major projects completed by MJS during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 included the Breeze Tower in Osaka City, the Keio University Hiyoshi Campus Kyoseikan in Yokohama City, the Park House Tsukuba Kenkyugakuen in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and the Kitahama Tower in Osaka City. During the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010,MJS plans to complete such projects as the Marunouchi Park Building & Mitsubishi Ichigokan, the Otemachi 1chome Area 1st Class Urban Redevelopment Project and the Ami Premium Outlets in the town of Ami, Ibaraki Prefecture. MJS will aggressively pursue increased architectural design and engineering orders for new construction and renovation projects. At the same time, it will continue to enhance its position in such promising business domains as construction management, district heating and cooling facilities reconstruction, and private finance initiatives (PFIs).

In 2007, MJS opened a Shanghai Office. This initiative has broadened MJS's network of personal contacts in China. Based on this advantage, and leveraging its highly acclaimed technological expertise in architectural and urban design, environmental protection and energy saving, MJS will work to steadily expand its Chinese business.

Realizing Eco-Friendly Design and Engineering

Considering environmental aspects has become an absolute requirement in urban and building development. In response to this trend, MJS will offer eco-friendly proposals more aggressively than ever before, at affordable prices and with tangible results, under the priority policy of contributing to longer building life, environmental harmony, scenic landscaping, energy and resource saving and waste reduction.
Breeze Tower
Located in the Nishi-Umeda business district in front of Osaka Station, this is a multipurpose high rise complex comprising offices, retail spaces, and event and conference halls. Featuring natural ventilation and other energy-saving designs, the Breeze Tower is a people-friendly complex.
Keio University Hiyoshi Campus Kyoseikan
This multipurpose complex of the Keio University Hiyoshi Campus houses lecture rooms, laboratories, accommodation facilities, a 50meter swimming pool and an auditorium that can be used as a concert hall. Thanks to various design initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, this complex has become the first structure to acquire an S-rank certification under the Comprehensive Assessment System for Building Environmental Efficiency (CASBEE) of Yokohama City.