HISTORY
We, Kameoka Construction, started our business as a construction company in Fukushima City in 1968, and are set to celebrate our 56 anniversary in 2024. Our mission is to create. In the current manufacturing landscape, there is a growing need not only to create new things, but also to reuse existing resources, fostering a sustainable society for future generations. We quickly aligned with this vision, and in 2021, integrated the philosophy of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into our corporate strategy. In 2023, we launched a new project called “A-UN, Kameoka Construction’s Old House Restoration”. This project focuses on recycling old materials and relocating old houses both domestically and internationally, breathing new life into old structures. We would like to collaborate with overseas companies to protect and pass on the value of Japan’s beautiful and valuable old materials and old folk houses. On the other hand, we have adopted Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and Safety Engineering (SE) construction methods, innovative techniques that broaden the potential of new wooden structures. We are committed to enhancing our construction technology across the company. We also incorporate construction methods that are being reevaluated in light of modern earthquake-resistant technology, such as the traditional Japanese wooden framework construction method. These refined techniques are the result of our experiences with earthquakes. We will generously share the knowledge we have acquired from these disasters to enhance architectural safety worldwide. Our role is to enrich homes, livelihoods, and lives. It is our pleasure and pride to be a part of this industry since our founding. We will continue to collaborate with everyone to build a society where people can lead richer lives with limited resources.
WORKS
Here are some typical examples of our work at Kameoka Construction.
Our business is wide-ranging, and we have been engaged in work related largely to urban development since our establishment :
– Public works is the maintenance of the city ;
– Large-scale wood construction, which is large-scale construction using wood construction techniques ;
– Wooden housing to create comfortable and safe homes ;
– Medical, welfare, and commercial facilities, which are essential to the operation of the city ;
– Rehabilitating old houses, which not only creates new buildings but also reuses old ones to create new value.
We will continue to be deeply involved in housing, living, and urban development.
A-UN history
BATIMAT 2022
ダミーテキスト
In the fall of 2022, we attended BATIMAT 2022, the largest architecture trade show in France, to research the European market and find partners. This decision was made at a time when all kinds of events in Japan were being restrained due to the Corona disaster. We, Kameoka Construction Co., Ltd., were the only Japanese company to participate. On the wall of our booth, we displayed our concept, “Bringing traditional Japanese old houses overseas”. We handed out pamphlets explaining our business and laid out our booth in such a way as to convey Japanese culture, which attracted more visitors than expected. At the same time, we realized that Japan’s cultural traditions are being viewed with respect in the West.
Opening of the “A-UN: Quaint Japanese Style Homes by Kameoka Construction” Exhibition Hall in Aizu
ダミーテキスト
In April 2023, Kameoka Construction opened a new exhibition hall in Aizu-Wakamatsu, a city known for its deep history and cultural heritage, to showcase our work in the revival of quaint Japanese style homes (kominka). We chose Nisshinmachi—a district that still retains the classic townscape of machiya-style architecture—as the location for this project. This facility was conceived not only as an exhibition space but also as a guesthouse, allowing visitors to consult with us about kominka restoration and the use of reclaimed timber, while also staying overnight to directly experience the unique comfort and atmosphere of the restored traditional home. The architectural design incorporates decorative use of reclaimed materials, including beams and pillars made of old timber, vintage fittings and transoms, and traditional clay roof tiles. It blends a sense of historical depth with modern design elements that suit contemporary lifestyles. At the opening ceremony, we were honored to welcome many guests, including our international collaborators from France and Taiwan, members of a centuries-old local sake brewery, and the Mayor of Aizu-Wakamatsu. The event embodied our aspiration to carry forward the value and spirit of kominka and reclaimed wood to future generations, starting from this very place.
Opening of the “A-UN: Quaint Japanese Style Homes by Kameoka Construction” Exhibition Hall in Aizu
SHIPPING to TAIWAN
Our first overseas expansion was the export of old timber to Taiwan. We were told that there was a building in an area that had been developed based on the concept of a beautiful Japanese satoyama, and that they would like to use Japanese old timber. This was the beginning of this project. The old timber, which was carefully removed from the demolition of an old private house and has grown beautifully over the years, was partially used in the new building. This project was realized by generating exact 3D data from the old timbers stored in a warehouse in Aizu and exchanging design drawings many times in cooperation with a local construction company.
French-Japanese Symposium on Wooden Architecture and Cultural Exchange 2024
On November 9, 2024, Kameoka Construction hosted a symposium at the Japan Cultural Institute in Paris, focusing on wooden architecture and cultural exchange between Japan and France. The experience and woodworking skills of carpenters and artisans are invaluable assets for today’s society as it strives toward sustainable development. The symposium served as a platform for Japanese and French professionals in wooden architecture to exchange perspectives and share knowledge. Topics ranged from the relocation and renovation of kominka, to the innovative reuse of reclaimed and discarded timber, and the development of skilled human resources—such as carpenters and joiners—who can respond to evolving demands in wood construction. We received far more applications than available seats, which allowed us to truly feel the strong interest and passion from the French audience. The event also provided a valuable opportunity to engage in in-depth discussions with French professionals and attendees on how to further promote the reuse of reclaimed Japanese wood in meaningful and sustainable ways.
French-Japanese Symposium on Wooden Architecture and Cultural Exchange 2024
Lecture at the Maison Franco-Japonaise
In February 2025, We had the honor of delivering a lecture at the Maison Franco-Japonaise (French-Japanese Institute of Japan) in Shibuya, Tokyo, at the request of a representative from the Institut français de recherche sur le Japon, who had attended the symposium in Paris mentioned above. The lecture, titled “Housing and material reuse: toward a sustainable business model for wooden architecture in Japan,” focused on the current business environment and the challenges surrounding traditional Japanese wooden architecture. We introduced the activities of Kameoka Construction, including our initiatives to reevaluate and repurpose traditional building materials, with the aim of building a sustainable approach that preserves cultural heritage while contributing to environmental responsibility.
COMPANY INFORMATION
Company Name
Kameoka Construction Co.,Ltd.
Representative
Masao KAMEOKA, PDG/President
Business content
General building design, building construction,
renovation work,Civil engieering work
