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KURANO ASSOCIATES, INC. (KAI) is an architectural firm established in May 1983 and organized by Hiroo Kurano, President. Mr. Kurano is licensed to practice architecture in California and is a long term member of 31 years of the American Institute of Architects.

He received his Bachelor and Master of Architecture degrees from Yokohama National University in Japan, and a Master of Architecture degree in Urban Design from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

KURANO ASSOCIATES, INC. has assisted major corporations in the construction of corporate headquarters, manufacturing plants and other facilities from initial programming through project close out.

For all of our projects, a successful multi-disciplinary approach and the “team concept” have been the firm’s hallmarks.

KURANO ASSOCIATES, INC. has been the team leader in joint ventures with some of the most renowned master planning/landscape architecture firms in the U.S. . Other clients include a full range of building types, from small restaurants to master planning for some of the largest developments under consideration in Japan.

Maintaining continuity from the urban/regional scale down to the interior/human scale is important. In terms off design integrity, the firm remains faithful to the owner’s interests while maintaining its design philosophies. The owner’s goals and “exemplary architecture” can be one.

Planning and design do not end the architect’s involvement with the project.

KURANO ASSOCIATES,INC. offers full services which include time tested forms and project documentation. In addition to software applications for construction documents and specifications, the firm also employs other computer applications for its critical role in Construction Administration; Payment Application Reviews; Change Order – Spread Sheets and Scheduling. KAI’s close coordination during construction and subsequent follow up, help ensure a project which meets its program successfully for years to come. This is the principal reason that KURANO ASSOCIATES, INC. has long term relationships with its clients.