Niimori Jamison is an architectural practice operating in both Victoria, Australia and Osaka, Japan. The directors, James Jamison and Yudai Niimori, met while studying architecture at Università della Svizzera italiana, Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio in Switzerland. They have worked in Australia, Switzerland, Japan and India and together bring a range of experience and skills. Before becoming registered architects, Yudai and James began their careers in related industries. Yudai started out as an interior and furniture designer in Japan and James in carpentry and concrete form-work.
They have trained and studied under award winning architects including Peter Zumthor, Valerio Olgiati, Valentin Bearth, Eric Lapierre, tUG Workshop, Streames & Associates and Miller Maranta. They share a passion for architecture that is detailed, meaningful and contextual and have experience in residential, commercial, institutional and interior architecture. They are also well-versed in Passivhaus, the premier system for energy-efficient building.