| His early works are characterized by innovative art and design with a strong secession (an artistic movement in Germany during the 19th century) influence (for example, the Osaka Dojima Rice Exchange and Arisawa Ophthalmic Clinic), but are prone to collapsing. |
初期の作品は、セセッション色の強い斬新さの感じられる造形が特徴である（例 大阪堂島米穀取引所、有沢眼科医院）が、ややもすると破綻一歩手前という危うさもある。 |