Tetsuya Saegusa (Architectural Carpenter)

Last Updated July 30, 2024

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Tetsuya Saegusa
Construction carpenter

Selection for FY2020 (25th term)
Lives and works in Midori Ward

Born in Yokohama in 1970
Established Saegusa Corporation in 2003
Representative of Saegusa Corporation
First-class building carpenter technician, vocational training instructor, second-class architect, second-class welfare and living environment coordinator, second-class electrician

I want to carefully finish not only the visible part but also the invisible part.

In the past, the master said, "Don't do a job that you think" this is good "" in your chest, "I can't see not only the visible part, but also the ceiling, under the floor, inside the wall and in closet, etc. I want to finish the parts carefully, "says Saegusa. We are working on the image of the finish that makes wood look the most beautiful.

"People who are good at work have no waste in their movements and use tools excellent," says Saegusa. After the day's work is completed, the tools used, such as planes and chisels, will be cared for, and the tools will fit like a part of the hand by using them carefully.

In addition to being involved in many examinations as a technical inspector for building carpenters, he belongs to the Technical Countermeasures Department at the Yokohama City Construction Labor Union Federation, and is also focusing on activities to convey the appeal of construction carpenters at technical events such as the "Yokohama Skill Festival" and "Takumi no Elementary School".

Meister's skill

The work of Tetsuya Saegusa Meister

At present, the construction method of wooden houses is mainly mechanical engraving (pre-cut), and Mr. Saegusa can manually ink, engrave, and assemble using his own ink jungle.

In particular, it has advanced skills in `` pursuit large plugging '', which is traditionally used as a strong and good-looking joint of beams and girders, and has been highly evaluated by owners who prefer architecture that makes use of wood materials. I am.

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Works by Tetsuya Saegusa Meister

After graduating from high school, after training for about 10 years at a construction company engaged in conventional construction methods, he established Saegusa Corporation in 2003.