Consulting

For any technical or regulatory questions and issues for construction and developments in Japan.

Expert advice by professionals

ABD Architecture LLC provides consulting services for developments, existing properties and construction projects in Japan.

Our services include regulation check, technical reviews, including design and quotations, preliminary land studies… and all investigations related to developments and construction.

With more than 4 years of experience abroad in construction compliance and engineering, qualifications in architecture and real estate in Japan and more than a decade of experience in due diligence, we are well versed in relevant laws and regulations (Real Estate, Construction, Town Planning, Onsen, Natural Park, Forest, Large Retail Development, Strata…).

With in-house qualified engineer, licensed architect and real estate licensee with bilingual skills, ABD Architecture LLC is best placed to find solutions to your questions and explain them in clear terms.

For more comprehensive professional services, also check our Due Diligence service.

Types of consulting services

REGULATORY CHECKS

We provide answers to specific regulatory questions regarding development, real estate and construction for your project in Japan.

In-house licensed architect & real estate licensee
Partnership with other experts when required
Direct negotiations with authorities

TECHNICAL REVIEWS

We review your current project’s design, costing or construction, in total confidence.

Design check
Quotation check
In-house structural engineer & architect

PRELIMINARY LAND STUDIES

Before you engage an architect or project manager, we assist you with organizing land surveys, soil investigations, volume study…

Land survey
Soil investigation
Volume studies

Why Choose Us?

Clear reports in English
All supporting documents provided
Direct negotiations with authorities
Confidentiality
Experience with strata, real estate, town planning... regulation
Knowledge of regulations & approvals
Experienced with snowy climate
In-house engineer, architect & real estate licensee
Assistance of qualified specialist consultants
No translation loss thanks to bilingual consultant

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US

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“Franck is a diligent and serious designer and an expert who really understands Niseko. His design not only meets the high standards of private customization, but also shows the talent of the designer.
He is a trusted partner.”

Gaoshan
Developer
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“It was a pleasure working with Franck as the project manager of our new luxury residential project in Niseko. Franck has an in-depth knowledge of engineering; his experience of project management and his sense of architecture added a significant amount of value to our project.”

Sandy Xiao Fang Zhang
Developer, Project Director
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“Franck is an excellent contributing team member and highly knowledgeable professional through all project phases. We have successfully collaborated with Franck on a few projects throughout Hokkaido in the last 2 years. As an international design service, his multilingual communication and project coordination skills have greatly assisted us through the projects.”

Craig Takahata
ZOO, Founder & Creative Director

Methodology

Our Philosophy

Whether it’s for a project under construction or in its early stage, we can assist you understand or resolve regulatory or technical questions and issues.

Through technical review, direct consultations with the authorities, check of the regulation text and, when necessary, with the assistance of third party experts, we aim at providing your the most objective, most accurate and best outcome to your query.

We have been providing project management services for many years; we understand your priorities.

Professional documents

Consulting report
Supporting documents provided
Consultation meeting minutes

Professional tools

Cost database
Database of applicable laws & regulations

PRICING

Prices vary with scope of works; contact us for a quotation.

FAQ

What are your areas of expertise for consulting services?

We specialize in consulting services for any regulatory and technical matter related to construction, development or real estate for projects or properties in Japan. We have an intimate understanding of the relevant regulations (Town Planning Law, Building Standard Law, Real Estate Law, Forest Law, Hotel Business Law, Onsen Law, Natural Park Law…
We base our expertise on our broad knowledge of the regulations and 15 years of project management experience in Japan and our in-house bilingual qualified architect and real estate licensee, and bilingual civil engineering & structural engineer.
For more comprehensive assessments, don’t hesitate to check our Due Diligence services.

How much of you consulting services do you subcontract?

In most cases, because of our in-house knowledge and experience, direct consultations with the authorities and bilingual abilities, we do not subcontract our work to third parties.
Only for complicated matters outside of our direct expertise, do we partner with Japanese experts.

What type of issues have you resolved?

STRATA BUILDING
We have resolved issues of strata buildings in a phased development, where Building Standard Code and Real Estate Registration Law apply. This allowed the developer to develop the project as originally intended.
PUBLIC ROAD WORKS FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT
In this case, we negotiated with the authorities at different levels and jurisdictions where the Town Planning Law and Building Standard Law applies and the Japanese civil engineer and architect had issues understanding the relationship between those regulations. The developer was able to avoid building unnecessary public road works.
STRUCTURAL DESIGN
We negotiated directly with the architect’s structural engineer to get the aesthetical outcome the client desired.
ONSEN SUPPLY
We worked with the mechanical engineering consultant to provide a solution to the onsen water supply for a land development.

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Related Services

Due Diligence

Before you embark on your project, check the conditions of your site and identify potential risks and issues.

Project Management

Save time and cost with project management by experienced and qualified project manager.

Master Planning

Let us design a master plan concept based on our due diligence report.