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Shimizu celebrated its 220th anniversary in November 2023. Novare’s mission is to inherit the DNA of knowledge, technology, and human resources cultivated over the long history and tie it into innovations.

One of the five facilities comprising the hub is the Novare Archives (Shimizu Corporation Historical Archives). Technological and academic materials, items of high cultural value in its collection and other innovation created by predecessors are stored in the facility, which means this facility exhibits Shimizu’s path of challenge. Visitors are offered an overview of past and present works that illustrate the history of the Japanese construction industry. The message is also found in the distinctive exterior walls of the building.

At the center of Novare is the former Shibusawa Residence built by Kisuke Shimizu II. Using proprietary AI technology, a clone-like 3D pattern of this alcove post technique was generated and engraved onto the exterior walls of the building as a reminder of Shimizu’s origins. Let’s look at the project where the latest AI technology was used to delve into Kisuke Shimizu II’s craftsmanship.