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パナソニックグループパビリオン「ノモの国」は“Unlock your nature”をコンセプトに、感性を分析する技術と五感を揺さぶるような体験を通して子どもたちの可能性を引き出すパビリオンです。パナソニック ホールディングス様の最新技術を活用しながら、自然の地面を歩くような触覚を引き起こすタイルやメタリックな質感を持つ天然木の仕上げ、3Dプリントと融合したデザイン手法を用いることで、「ノモの国」の世界観に調和した空間デザインを実現しました。タイルの再利用性や生分解性樹脂プリントをはじめ、サステナビリティにおいても先進的な設計施工手法をとりいれながら、子どもたちの未来のために何ができるかを軸とした空間・体験デザインアプローチを行いました。

Founded in Nagano in 1736, Yawataya Isogoro is a long-established company that has created the image that "Shichimi is the best Shinshu souvenir." As part of the commemorative project for the 100th anniversary of the sale of canned shichimi in 2024, the company renovated its confectionery manufacturing workshop and warehouse to open a research and development site for shichimi togarashi. The new facility will function as a business negotiation lounge and test kitchen for B2B collaborative products, a hub for interaction between customers and employees, and a showroom.

Kurate Town, located in the northwestern part of Fukuoka Prefecture, once flourished as part of the Kyushu-Chikuhō coalfield. This facility is a museum where visitors can learn about the history of Kurate Town's coal mines through "experiences." displays is divided into four main zones: an introductory "timeline," a "mine tunnel recreation" using darkness for dramatic effect, a "diorama recreation" of a coal mining site, and "storytellers," which are recordings and edited interviews with workers and record-keepers from that time. While making the most of the limited displays space of 260 square meters, each zone has its own unique characteristics, designed to appeal to visitors in various ways and pique their interest.

This is a renovation project for an inn located in the western part of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture. This project is the second and third phase renewal of "Atara Yoru Nishiizu," named after a poem in the Manyoshu collection, "A wonderful night that is a pity to see it end." In the first phase, we renovated the suites and bar, in the second phase, we renovated the guest rooms, and in the third phase, we renovated the façade, lobby, rooftop terrace (foot bath), common corridor, and live kitchen, and we were in charge of the complete renovation. We created an experience where you can enjoy the evening, with spacious and comfortable guest rooms where young couples and married couples can relax, a lobby where you can roast and eat marshmallows while soaking your feet in a foot bath, and a rooftop terrace with a foot bath where you can enjoy watching the horizon of Nishiizu.

We concept design the entire house, from design administration concept design the interior and concept design. The site overlooks the Sea of Japan, and the surrounding area is characterized by a complex, intricate ria coastline, known as a scenic spot with dynamic geological formations called "caves." Looking at the surrounding area, a labyrinthine network of alleys creates a unique streetscape. This is a characteristic of the region, with its cranked, square-shaped intersections designed to prevent northerly winds from blowing through. By incorporating this unique alley configuration into the first-floor plan, we segmented the building volume and harmonized it with the surrounding environment. The exterior and entrance hall are designed to resemble the topography of the ria coastline, and the setback from the south ensures continuity with the streetscape. On the other hand, the north facade is raised one level above the surrounding area, creating a three-dimensional, square-shaped structure intended to prevent northerly winds from blowing through into the town. Regarding the exterior finish, in order to reflect the distinctive appearance of the ria coast, where the lower part is rocky and the upper part is covered with trees, we used exposed aggregate concrete to resemble rock on the lower layer and wood-grain concrete made with cedar formwork on the upper layer. Both the aggregate that is exposed on the surface and the cedar formwork materials are locally sourced, and we hope that the unique texture created by these materials will weave the distinctive scenery of the location into the future. In addition, this two-tiered structure is also applied to the interior finishes, creating a sense of unity with the architecture and contributing to the development of a cohesive feel between the interior and exterior.

Thirty years have passed since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, and as the number of people who did not experience the earthquake increases, we have renovated the Kobe Port Earthquake Memorial Park, which was built in 1997 immediately after the earthquake. By contrasting the remains preserved as they were at the time of the earthquake with the rebuilt city of Kobe, displays symbolically conveys the horror of the earthquake and the strength of the people of Kobe who rebuilt the city. In renewing displays, we restructured the content to be easily understood by younger generations who did not experience the earthquake, and also translated displays displays graphics and videos into multiple languages for the increasing number of foreign tourists in recent years. In addition, we created AR content as a new displays element that allows visitors to compare the state of the remains before, during, and after the earthquake. The renovation was carried out with the aim of having many people, regardless of nationality or age, visit this place and continue to be a place that passes on the memories and lessons of the earthquake to future generations.

Located near Kokusai Street in Naha City, this hotel has a total of 88 guest rooms. It encompasses a variety of spaces, including four restaurants, a swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna, and a gym. Inspired by the mixed culture that is a fusion of diverse cultures unique to Okinawa, concept design concept is mid-century modern, aiming to create a hotel with a narrative quality, as if it had always stood there.

The Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization (ToMMo) at Tohoku University, aiming to rebuild regional medical care from the damage caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake and to build a new medical system that can handle large-scale information technology, is constructing a biobank that combines medical information and genomic information. Until now, differences in why some people respond to the same medication for the same disease while others do not have been explained by vague terms such as "constitution" because the details were not fully understood. However, since the completion of the human genome sequencing, it has gradually become clear that subtle individual differences in genome sequences can create differences in "constitution". Since 2013, ToMMo has been conducting cohort studies in Tohoku, collecting various information and biological samples such as blood from many people, analyzing the data, and has developed a gene analysis tool called "Japonica Array®" that enables high-precision and low-cost analysis of Japanese genome information. In order to create next-generation medicine, it is necessary to collect even larger amounts of data by soliciting cooperation from a wide range of generations. To raise awareness of these activities, ToMMo has set up a permanent displays in the "Life and Science - Wonder Science Room" on the 3rd floor of the Sendai Science Museum. Our company is in charge of planning and concept design displays. To make it easy for everyone to understand, we introduce cells, genomes, and other topics through story-driven graphics and touch-panel games that immerse visitors in a journey through the human body, and introduce ToMMo's vision of personalized, next-generation medicine. We also express the message to many people: "You are one of a kind in the world; cherish your differences."

This facility is a conservation and research facility for the Amami rabbit, a special natural monument. The name of the facility, "Kuruguru," means "dark black" in Shimaguchi (Amami dialect), and represents the Amami rabbit's coat color and the image of life circulating round and round. Here, visitors can take on the rabbit's scale and adventure through the night forest. They will be surprised by cars that suddenly appear and huge predators, and push aside plants and flowers taller than themselves to search for forest creatures that react to the black light. The facility is designed to help visitors understand the rabbit's feelings and fears by seeing them from the rabbit's perspective, and to foster empathy. Furthermore, the treatment room for rescued rabbits is fully open to visitors, showing the reality of injuries caused by traffic accidents and other causes, and the facility is a place where visitors can watch over rescued rabbits until they are released back into the wild, surrounded by the nature of Amami Oshima, and think about the coexistence of humans and rabbits.

Green Park FLOOP, operated by Fujifilm Business Innovation, opened in 2024 as an experiential facility where adults can make new discoveries and children can learn and think freely, allowing them to experience various technologies related to multifunction printers, learn about environmental issues and Fujifilm Business Innovation's technologies in an easy-to-understand way, and explore a sustainable future for our planet. In its four experiential displays zones (Studio, Technology, Think, Action), visitors can learn interactively about future urban development, multifunction printer technology, and environmental issues. The adjoining Cafe & Co-work offers environmentally conscious menus based on the concept of "circulation." Throughout the facility, the company expresses its commitment to the environment and technological innovation, while providing visitors with an opportunity to think about and act on a sustainable future. The aim was to create a new learning space that is open to the community and enjoyable for both adults and children.

The "REVERSE AREA" inside the Maruhan Sendai Kuratake store, which recently opened in Sendai City, is a new kind of rest space where you can feel relaxed in contrast to the heat of the pachinko hall. To evoke the combination of the hall's energy and a relaxing space, we focused on the flow of sauna, cold bath, and outdoor air bathing, and incorporated healing and relaxing content into the room. To maximize the healing effect of water, we used a device that shakes a water basin to project ripples onto the space, a refreshing forest scent aroma, original healing sounds, and selected reclining chairs and bowl-type chairs, creating a place where you can immerse yourself in "relaxation" with all your senses. Our company was in charge of planning and basic concept, design, layout, building execution, environmental features, and signage and graphic concept design.

GRAND GREEN OSAKA South Building is a complex with a variety of functions, including 55 shops and restaurants, two hotels and offices, wellness facilities, and MICE facilities. As a pioneer of cutting-edge urban lifestyles, it is home to a wide variety of international restaurants and shops. The largest urban spa in the Kansai region features natural hot springs and an infinity pool overlooking Umekita Park, and as a wellness hub, it offers high-value experiences such as health, beauty, exercise, and relaxation. In addition, a large-scale food market called "Time Out Market Osaka" overseen by the global media "Time Out" has opened on the first basement floor.

The Meiji Memorial Oiso Residence and Garden was established in 2017 as part of the "150th Anniversary of the Meiji Era" related initiatives, and is being developed to showcase the historical residence and garden as a unified space. In the Okuma and Mutsu districts, which opened to the public in November 2024, our company planned and produced video content introducing the architectural features and highlights of the residence, displays conveying the achievements and personalities of people associated with the site, and renovation projects aimed at repairing and strengthening the historical building. We also handled the repair of furniture, furnishings, and interiors. The exhibit, which uses a model to clearly and visually represent the differences between the former building and the current displays, and allows visitors to see the differences not only in the exterior but also in the room layout by making the roof section of the model accessible, has been well received by visitors.

Opened in April 2024, ESPRIT C. KEI GINZA is a restaurant created by Chef Kei Kobayashi of the Parisian French restaurant "Restaurant KEI" and Toraya, a Japanese confectionery shop founded in the late Muromachi period. In Tokyo's Ginza district, where tradition and modernity coexist and diverse food cultures can be enjoyed, the aim was to create a restaurant that transcends the boundaries of French cuisine, pursuing innovation in gastronomy with free thinking and without any constraints. Not only the chefs, but everyone who works here learns and researches ingredients, sharing the essence of gastronomy with customers who visit, and hoping that not only the food, but the entire experience here will satisfy the hearts of the customers. ESPRIT C. KEI GINZA is, in a sense, a "gastronomic research institute" that embodies Chef Kei Kobayashi's vision. The restaurant consists of a main dining area with lively counter seating centered around an open kitchen, the heart of culinary creation, and tables covered in wood concept design, as well as a private room with a private kitchen designed to resemble a research institute. France is said to have a culture of stone, while Japan has a culture of wood. This restaurant blends the cultures of both countries, creating a new space where French and Japanese cultures meet in harmony with stone and wood. The ceiling concept design, which spans the entire floor, expresses tradition and innovation through a dynamic composition that changes from a traditional checkered pattern to an innovative cave-like installation.

This is a new style of bar created by Chef Kei Kobayashi and Saint-Louis, a French crystal house founded in 1586. Guests can enjoy the chef's creations of dishes and desserts along with drinks served in Saint-Louis crystal glasses, which are backed by tradition. The new bar style features a two-row layout created by the service staff and chef, and the custom-made counter made of Datekanmuri stone floats like a stage along with the cooking process. Terrace seating is planned at the back of the bar, with a raised garden based on a Japanese garden and a staircase leading to the rooftop, creating a three-dimensional concept design. In expressing the tradition and history of Saint-Louis and Toraya, two long-established brands representing Japan and France, the space is finished with a focus on authentic materials. The top of the first row of the counter is made of Jindai cedar, which is said to be a tree that has slept underground for more than 2000 years and fossilized, and the second row of the counter is made of Datekanmuri stone, which was also created by crustal movements over a long period of time. Where French and Japanese cultures meet, stone and wood harmonize in this space, and the sparkle of Saint-Louis crystals scattered throughout adds a touch of French spirit.