Connecting projects
across Asia with
Japan’s architecture
and design expertise.
TORAI is a cross-border design advisory firm that connects clients across Asia with Japanese architecture and design firms suited to each project.
Cross-border collaboration,
made simple.
Finding the right partner is only the beginning. Differences in expectations, language, and working styles can slow progress.
TORAI acts as the central point of contact, coordinating communication from the initial brief until terms are agreed,
so both sides can move forward with confidence.
Initial Consultation
Partner Matching
Ongoing Support
For clients across Asia seeking
Japanese architecture and design expertise.
Real Estate Developers
Luxury Residential Developers
Hotel & Resort Developers
Mixed-Use Developers
Retail & Commercial Developers
Business Owners & Investors
Hospitality Owners & Operators
Property Owners & Landowners
A clear path to the right design partnership.
Project Direction
We begin by understanding your project, target market, design direction, business goals, and budget.
This allows us to identify the Japanese architecture and design firms best suited to your objectives.
Partner Matching
We identify and approach Japanese architecture and design firms based on your project type, budget, and objectives, then recommend those best aligned with your needs. You receive relevant options without having to navigate the market on your own.
Introduction Terms & Documentation
Before discussions move forward, we prepare a written acknowledgement for all three parties that clearly defines TORAI’s role in the introduction and coordination process. This ensures everyone begins with the same understanding.
Coordination
We coordinate and attend meetings, provide interpretation where needed, summarize key points, and follow up with both sides throughout the process. This keeps communication clear and progress on track.
Six clear steps, from the first conversation to agreement and beyond.
- 1
Project Direction
- 2
Partner Matching
- 3
Introductions & Meetings
- 4
Review of Proposed Terms
- 5
Agreement on Terms
- 6
Ongoing Follow-Up
More than an introduction.
A smoother way to work across borders.
One dedicated point of contact through every stage of coordination
Trusted introductions to Japanese architecture and design firms, with support as collaboration begins
Expert partner matching tailored to the needs of your project
Access to an established network in Japan without having to build one from scratch
Less time spent finding and evaluating partners, so you can focus on the project itself
Tell us about your project.
We will help you find the right way forward.
Share the basics of your project, including its type, location, and approximate scale.
We will review the details, clarify the support your project needs, and recommend a suitable design direction.
