London, United Kingdom
Hirano repaired display fixtures, flooring, and wall panels at a Mayfair boutique after scaffolding collapsed during construction.
BIRDMAN REPAIR FOUNDER
Takeshi Hirano
Based in Kobe, Japan, Takeshi Hirano founded Birdman Repair in 2008 and opened Birdman Repair School in 2015. He is the representative director of THJAPAN Co., Ltd.
Hirano repairs woodwork and flooring, tile and stone, engineered stone countertops, aluminum frames, and stainless steel. He brings techniques from residential and commercial job sites into the workshop, where he demonstrates how to match the color, texture, and sheen of existing finishes.
Selected international projects
Tampa, United States
While visiting Tampa during a U.S. work trip, Hirano repaired a scratch in a residential floor, sourcing additional tools locally.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A Hong Kong client brought Hirano to Dubai for on-site repairs to a shop interior, following similar work he had completed for the client in the United States.
Hong Kong
With a two-day window before the store’s scheduled opening, Hirano worked night shifts to complete the interior repairs.