Hajime Tanimura, Principal at VIP HOUSE COMPANY LLC, is featured in the latest issue of PRC (Pacific Rim Construction) Magazine, where he shares his design philosophy and journey as an architect.

For Hajime Tanimura, geometry is a universal language that bridges design and human experience. From the Bank of China Free Trade Zone Twin Towers in Shanghai to the heritage-sensitive Three Lanes and Seven Alleys Guanglufang Hotel in Fuzhou, his use of geometry creates meaningful connections between the buildings and their environment, establishing a shared language among architects, engineers, clients, and end users.

Tracing a career from Japan to New York and across Asia and the US, Hajime discusses his early mentorship under I. M. Pei and his current role leading complex commissions around the world. His work responds to diverse contexts while resonating with the people, places, and cultures it inhabits. “We’re not just constructing buildings,” he notes, “we’re shaping environments that reflect the human condition and collective imagination.” Now, as Principal at VIP HOUSE COMPANY LLC, Hajime also mentors a new generation of architects while upholding the firm’s commitment to innovative, enduring design.

Read the full issue here.