On July 21, 2025, STUDIO55, part of the Metareal Group, officially rebranded its BIM Solutions Division to the Willnect Department. This change represents a significant step in strengthening the company’s structure and its commitment to providing comprehensive digital solutions within the construction, design, and energy sectors.
STUDIO55, led by CEO Hiroki Kimura, has long been a pioneer in utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as CG, VR, and AR to facilitate presentation and design support. The newly named Willnect Department is poised to take advantage of three critical elements: Building Information Modeling (BIM), Construction Information Modeling (CIM), and Digital Twins (metaverse), integrated seamlessly with AI advancements. This specialized team aims to support clients in driving their digital transformation (DX) initiatives through innovative plugin software development and other integrated solutions.
With the restructuring, the department will focus on aligning closely with clients' operational challenges, collaborating on designing, implementing, and establishing workflows that enhance business processes. This proactive approach aims to elevate the quality of DX support and consulting services, ultimately leading to an expansion in AI/MV Marketing service contracts for the Metareal Group.
The appointment of Shinya Machida as the head of the Willnect Department highlights the group’s focus on strategic leadership. Under Machida's guidance, the department is determined to provide clients with customized solutions that address specific needs in their digital transformation journey. By enhancing their service offerings, the Willnect Department aspires to assist clients in building a more efficient and sustainable future.
STUDIO55 follows a clear purpose, "Support Your Design", focusing on visualizing design across the globe while fostering kindness and prosperity for the planet, society, and people. The firm actively engages in various projects aimed at making design data, construction data, and virtual reality more accessible, paving the way for the realization of the metaverse.
The Metareal Group, which oversees STUDIO55, has established itself as a leader in the translation market within Japan, holding the number one market share as projected by ITR Market View for 2024. Guided by the mission to liberate people from constraints of time, space, and language, the group has diversified its services into legal, pharmaceutical, financial, chemical, IT, machinery, and electrical fields with AI-driven customized solutions.
Notably, the group has successfully developed various AI applications in translation, finance, and gaming localization, among others, signifying their commitment to technological advancement and industry leadership.
As the Willnect Department begins its journey, it is well-positioned to leverage the strengths of both the Metareal Group and STUDIO55, driving growth in the digital transformation landscape and continuing to innovate for the construction and design industries. With a promise of enhanced service quality and client-focused strategies, the future looks bright for the Willnect Department and its role in the advancements of digital solutions in construction and design.