AK Architectural Design Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director: Yusuke Yamamoto; hereinafter "the Company") is pleased to announce that on July 1, 2026, Kimihiko Mogami, a leading expert in seismic diagnosis, has been appointed as an advisor. The Company has established a unique position as a "lifetime consultant" supporting the decision-making of management associations, primarily focusing on large-scale renovations of condominiums. In recent years, with the rapid increase in condominiums over 40 years old and the aging of residents, the "dual aging" of "buildings" and "residents" has become a major social issue. In response, the Company is expanding its scope of activities as one of the few specialized consulting firms capable of comprehensively presenting future options for condominiums, including not only renovations but also regeneration (rebuilding, land sales, seismic reinforcement, etc.). Kimihiko Mogami, who has been appointed as an advisor, specializes in architectural disaster prevention engineering and architectural seismic engineering. He has been instrumental in investigating damage from major earthquakes across Japan, including the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and is a leading figure in seismic diagnosis in Japan, a country known for its seismic activity. ■ Main Objectives of Advisor Appointment Further improvement in the accuracy of seismic diagnosis for buildings. Advice on reducing diagnosis costs through the systematization of seismic diagnosis. Provision of expert and accurate information in explanatory sessions for building owners. ■ Profile of Kimihiko Mogami ◆ Main Career Kimihiko Mogami Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tohoku University. Completed the Doctoral Program in Architectural Disaster Prevention Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University. Engaged in structural design at the design department of Takenaka