WCFS 2025 Matchmaking

2 Sept 2025 | Espoo, Finland

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Akane Takahashi

Floating Structures Researcher & Practitioner

Shimizu Corporation

Tokyo, Japan

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Shimizu's researcher for floating architecture. Seeking collaboration to build sustainable floating cities. Let’s discuss new business and research opportunity.

My organisation

Shimizu Corporation

Shimizu Corporation

Private Company

Tokyo, Japan

Shimizu Corporation is a comprehensive construction company with a rich history of over 220 years. The company's core businesses include building construction, civil engineering, and international projects. It handles a wide range of projects, from office buildings, factories, and hospitals to large-scale social infrastructure such as tunnels, bridges, and dams. Beyond traditional construction, Shimizu is dedicated to innovation in areas like real estate development, renewable energy, building lifecycle management, and frontier businesses. In the field of ocean development, the company is pioneering visionary floating city concepts like GREEN FLOAT and OCEAN SPIRAL, with the aim of creating a sustainable future and contributing to solving global challenges. Through its combination of proven technical capabilities and a commitment to innovation, Shimizu Corporation has established itself as a top-tier general contractor, trusted both in Japan and around the world.
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About me

Akane Takahashi is a civil engineer at Shimizu Corporation with over a decade of experience in floating structures. She is passionate about the realization of sustainable floating cities, approaching her work not only as an engineer but also as a market creator and entrepreneur. Her focus is on developing innovative floating technologies and fostering global collaborations to solve complex challenges. She is excited to connect with new partners and explore business opportunities at WCFS 2025.

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Skills

  • Arcihtect
  • Environment
  • Engineering

Interests

  • Large scale floating city

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What kind of partners are you looking for?

We are looking for partners for technology development to realize large-scale floating architecture, as well as those who can collaborate on projects in Japan and other parts of Asia. Specifically, we seek expertise in advanced materials, structural analysis, and marine engineering to innovate our floating structure technologies.