Fumiaki TAKANO, B.L.Arch, RCURP, RLA, JILA, IFLA
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Vital Statistics: 18th March 1944, China
Nationality: Japanese
Languages: Japanese, English, some Chinese, and some Korean
Education
1966 University of Hokkaido Dept. of Agriculture
1971 University of Georgia USA, Graduate School of Environmental Design MLA
Employment
1960-1973: Regional and City Planning Division JAPAN ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INC.
1970 Summer: CURRIER ANDERSON AND GEDA HARTFORD, U.S.A.
1972 Summer: DESIGNERS COLLABORATIVE ATHENS, U.S.A.
1973-1975: SIMONS AND SIMONDS PITTSBURGH, U.S.A.
1975-: Principal of Takano Landscape Planning Co., Ltd. Japan
Qualification
Registered Consultant Specialized in City and Urban Planning; Parks and Greeneries
Registered Landscape Architect RLA Japan
Memberships
Japan Society of Landscape Architects
City Planning Institute of Japan
International Playground Association
International Federation of Landscape Architect Vice president of Japan IFLA
Community Involvement
Member, Registered Landscape Architect committee, Japan
Honors
2004 Best Design Award for Urban Park Design Competition from the Ministry of Construction of Japan Tokachi Ecology Park
2003 Best Design Award from the Yomiuri news paper for the Landscape design Takahasihi Construction Company
1999 Best Design Award for Urban Park Design Competition from the Ministry of Construction of Japan, Mt Fuji Children's World in Sizuoka
1994 Best Design Award from Ishikawa Pref. for Jyomon Mawaki Ruins Park, Ishikawa Pref. Japan
1993 Best Design Award for Urban Park Design Competition from the Ministry of Construction of Japan Children's Playground in Showa Memorial Park
1991 Medaille de l'or (gold medal) for the restoration of a Japanese garden awarded by Dep. of Hauts-de-Seine, France
1980 Japan Society of Landscape Architects Best Design Award for the playground of the Okinawa Ocean Expo. Memorial Park
1971 ASLA Award for Valedictorian
Represetative Projects
2002-2005: Master plan and design for Forest Park in Takino Suzuran hillside Park
2002-2005: Project Maneger Environmental Rehabilitation Project for a Regional Park (67.6ha) in Hokkaido Japan
2001-present: Project Manager for the restoration of an Urban Forest Park (30ha) in Hokkaido Japan.
This project was developed with ongoing intensive community involvement.
2000-2005: Landscape design for Tokachi millennium forest
1999-present: Project Manager for the Master Plan, Advanced Design, Detailed Design, Ecological Management Plan, Maintenance and Management Manual, GIS Management Software, Exhibit Planning, and site supervision for Tokachi Ecology Park (141ha) in Hokkaido Japan
1997-1998: Project Maneger for developing a program of community involvement along with the Master Plan, Advanced Design, Detailed Design for Riverside Park, located in Kushiro City, Japan.
1992-1993: Project Manager, Master Plan for Ohgata Park
1990-1998: Project Manager, Chief Landscape Architect Conceptual Master Plan, Master plan, and Advanced Design Shizuoka Children's Park
1989-1995: Project Manager, Master Plan, Advanced Design, and Detail Design Mawaki Ruins Park
1988-present: Project Manager, Chief Landscape Architect Master Plan, Advanced Design, and Detail Design Lo-Tong Sports Park Republic of China
1988-1990: Project Manager, Chief Landscape Architect Design and Construction Albert Khan Japanese Garden, France
1987-1990: Project Manager, Chief Landscape Architect Master Plan, Advanced Design, and Detail Design Harbor View Hill Park Anba San Park
1979-1987: Project Manager, Chief Landscape Architect Master Plan, Kamafusa Lake Side Park Advanced Design and Detail Design for Kamafusa Lake Side Park Entrance Plaza
1985-1986: Project Manager, Chief Landscape Architect Master Plan, Advanced Design, and Detail Design, Children's Playground Showa Memorial Park
1984: Project Manager, Chief Landscape Architect Citizen Participation Program Children's Playground in Kohoku Newtown
1980-1983: Project Manager, Chief Landscape Architect Master Plan, Advanced Design, and Detail Design, Shah Alam Lake and Park Landscaping Project, Malaysia
1982-1984: Project Manager, Chief Landscape Architect Advanced Design and Detail Design, Industrial Community Mall Yokohama City
1978: Project Manager, Chief Landscape Architect Advanced Design and Detail Design, Okinawa Ocean Expo. Memorial Park
International Competiton
1999: Chosen as one of five finalists in the Princess Diana Memorial Children's Playground International Competition, London, England
Lectures and Symposiums
2005: Lecture Seminario Internacional de Paissajismo y Decoracion, Argentina
2004: Lecture International Society of Landscape Architects, Taiwan
2002: Lecture Australian Landscape Conference Contemporary Design and Sustainability, 21-22 September
2002: Lecture International Society of Landscape Architects, Malysia
2000: Commemorative lecture for Aichi Sangyou University
1991: Lecture International Society of Landscape Architects, Singapore
1990: Lecture International Society of Horticulture, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1989: Nagoya City Design Expo. Design Symposium
1980: Japan Society of Landscape Architects Award commemorative lecture
Teaching and Lecture Experience
2006: Lectures Department of Landscape Design, Okinawa Art University
2006: Lectures Department of Landscape Design, Waseda University
2004: Lectures Department of Landscape Design, Tokyo Agriculture University
2000: Lectures Department of Agriculture Landscape Design Hokkaido University
1980-1989: Lectures Department of Design School of Liberal Arts Tokai University
1986: Lectures Graduate School of Horticulture University of Massachusetts, USA
1972: Visual Value and Evaluation Standard of Landscape, School of Architecture Carnegie-Melon University Pittsburgh, USA
1972: Visual Value and Evaluation Standard of Landscape, Department of Horticulture Cornell University, USA
1971: School of Environmental Design University of Georgia, USA
Publication
1993: "Kouen zukuri o Kangaeru" (Thoughts on Park design), Gihoudou Publishers
2003: Reinventing the Garden, Thames & Hudson
2004: The New York Times Magazine, Nov 28
2004: Design for fun: Playgrounds, Jacobo Krauel
Sports
Equestrian Show Jumping, Japan Equestrian Associatio
Overseas Experience:
1968-1973 University of Georgia Working Experience: Simonds and Simonds U.S.A.
1973-1974 Keishu Tourist Development Plan, Korea
1975 Competition for Shoreline Land Use Project Kuwait
1976 Master Plan for Baghdad International Airport Plan, Iraq
1980- Master Plan for Shah Alam Lake and Park and other projects, Malaysia
1988- Lo-Tung Sports Park Design Visit to Lan-Yo Island Yami Tribe Village, Taiwan
1988-1990 Albert Khan Garden Design and Construction, France
1989 Project Promotion for Children's Playground Plan Lahor, Pakistan
1990 Visit to Sahara Desert Visit to Indonesia
1992 Research for Suishiei Peace Park Project Ryojun, China
1992 First Research Mission for Uganda Botanical Garden Restoration Plan Uganda
1993 Second Research Mission for Uganda Botanical Garden Restoration Plan, Uganda
1997 Invitation from International Garden Festival Chaumont, France
1999 Design Conpetition for Memorial Children's playground for Princess Daiana London, England