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As Tokyo Skytree celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2021, the 4th floor entrance floor has been renovated to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by creating an easy-to-understand entrance path for customers and reducing the number of face-to-face ticket sales counters. The existing ticket counter was relocated and a new exhibition area, "SKYTREE® ARCHIVES," was opened on July 1, 2021, which introduces the history of the surrounding area, including the Oshiage district where Tokyo Skytree is located, and the role of the displays tower in a chronological format through videos and photos. The "Sumida River Digital Picture Scroll," which was displays on the 1st floor group floor, has been relocated to this area. We were responsible for design, layout, and construction of the new ticket counter, "SKYTREE® ARCHIVES," and "Sumida River Digital Picture Scroll." We have also been supporting the creation of the space at Tokyo Skytree Town® (Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Solamachi®) since its opening in 2012. [Social Issues / Customer Issues / Requests] ・The ticket counter is the first place visited by many people, both domestic and international. Therefore, we received requests for it to be easy for anyone to understand, to have affinity with environmental design, and to improve hospitality and service. ・For "SKYTREE® ARCHIVES," we received requests for concept design and displays method that would interest customers and be easy to understand, with large-scale images, a historical timeline, and actual displays in a limited space. [Solution] ・To clearly communicate the existence of the ticket counter, we placed it facing the 4th floor entrance and gave it a calm, traditional concept design that fits the environment. We also installed an easy-to-see sign at the top and lit the decorative material using cut glass on the back of the counter with indirect lighting, so that it can be intuitively understood even from a distance. ・For "SKYTREE® ARCHIVES," the relevant parties conducted on-site mockups to check the color and size of the graphics, the placement of displays, the lighting plan, etc., to verify the ideal form. It has become a place of learning for visitors to learn about Tokyo Skytree and the surrounding area, and to enjoy the view from Tokyo Skytree, which is built on that history. In addition, by arranging all the pictures in the "Sumida River Digital Picture Scroll" in a continuous manner, the continuity of the scroll is emphasized, and it has been reborn as a more powerful piece of content. The above synergistic effects have made the view from the observation deck even more appealing by smoothly guiding visitors from "SKYTREE® ARCHIVES" near the main entrance to the ticket counter and then to the departure gate (elevator platform to the observation deck) and creating a sense of exhilaration. <Our project members> [Sales/Project Management] Hashida Yukinori, Nekoda Hiroki [concept design] Hirata Wakako, Sato Tomoya [Production] Nara Shota, Oikawa Yasuhiko, Sakurai Ryota, Wada Kaoru

COLOPL, Inc. has been creating new experiences under the mission of "Entertainment in Real Life - Making everyday life more fun and wonderful". In order to continue providing new experiences to people during the COVID-19 pandemic, where the infection continues to spread, we believe that it is important to create an office environment where people can work safely and communicate easily, so we created an office with the aim of creating a "scientifically based, cutting-edge office specialized in infectious disease countermeasures". We aim to streamline operations in line with the new era and create original ideas, creating an environment where employees can increase their productivity and thrive. Linoleum, an antiviral natural material and carbon neutral material, is used for the flooring and fixtures, contributing to the realization of a sustainable society that takes SDGs and ESG into consideration. We aim to improve the motivation and productivity of creators by providing mechanisms to encourage communication such as standing meeting spaces, a game corner for use in research and development, and a bear library with a wide range of books. DE-SIGN Inc. was in charge of the overall project management, SIGNAL Inc. was in charge of the concept design, and our company was mainly in charge of interiors, fixtures, and sign graphics construction. <Our project members> [Sales/Project Management] Kaori Murakami [Production/ construction] Katsuya Banno, Nozomi Iwashita, Ikuho Oiwa

In 1991, exactly 30 years ago, River City 21 East Towers was completed as a pioneer of Tokyo waterfront development and a prototype of tower-type high-rise apartment buildings with an emphasis on views. The building is located in Tsukuda 2-chome, Chuo-ku, and although the nearest station is Tsukishima Station, it is an excellent location with smooth access from Tokyo Station and Ginza Station, and is an area with a diverse range of residents. During the Edo period, it was also called Ishikawajima, and in the modern cityscape, you can feel the Showa era history everywhere, such as Tsukishima's unique food culture and shopping streets with a downtown atmosphere, and a unique culture has been formed within the city. This project was planned with the aim of extensively renovating the group of apartment buildings (4 buildings), including the public open space, to welcome new residents and increase the asset value. [Solution] In order to solve the client's problem, we proposed a new concept of "1.5 Place," which is to create a 2nd Place function and a 3rd Place time around the 1st Place, which is the client's home. In addition, by conducting and analyzing a survey of residents, we were able to confirm that there was no discrepancy in the direction of the new rooms and spatial functions and concept design. In particular, to meet the requests of residents that were made clear through the survey analysis, we planned not only to improve the functionality of the entrance, meeting rooms, and lounges, but also to create a co-working space that assumes various ways of living, working, and gathering, and a place where communication can occur. This created a "highly social and altruistic space" and a "space whose value increases over time," which led to increased satisfaction among residents and the realization of new appeal. We also proposed a perspective on the SDGs, and not only solved the sustainable economic and social aspects that are generally discussed, but also took into consideration the living environment such as tradition, culture, and climate by understanding the location and user perspective of this project, and gave meaning to concept design concept and materials, realizing a way that was suitable for this property. In realizing these solutions, each section of our company worked together as a trinity, and by making sure to utilize design, layout planning, research, promotion, and construction capabilities, we were able to respond quickly and accurately to the customer's requests. <Our project members> [Development] Takuya Kitai, Kayu Tatsumi [Sales and project promotion] Kayu Tatsumi, Midori Nakayabu [Research and analysis] Sayuri Murata, Ai Ichikawa [General direction] no.10: Keita Aono [design, layout] no.10: Naoaki Yokoyama, Gen Tomita, Mayu Araki, Asuka Tomioka [Sign and graphic direction] no.10: Asuka Tomioka [Product management] Manabu Fukuda, Takashi Arai [Equipment design] Takaya Ota [Production, construction and site supervision] Takashi Arai, Katsumi Chikada, Kyosuke Sasa

This is a new office relocation project for GrowthX Partners, Inc., which provides digital transformation support for companies. Head Office to the 48th floor of the Shinjuku Nomura Building, aiming to create a place where employees can be happy and improve their performance. The basic concept of the design is not just a place to work, but a communication space that promotes encounters and discoveries, like a plaza where all employees can gather. [Social issues / customer issues / requests] COVID-19 has drastically changed our lives, and while we are now working and eating at home more often and have become able to work flexibly, the purpose of the office has come into question. While remote work can be done without any problems, the president wanted everyone to come to the office. The new office was required to make coming to the office fun and increase motivation and engagement. [Solution] We explored and designed an office that is not just a place to work, but one that has communication at its core that makes people want to gather together naturally. There are plenty of mechanisms scattered throughout the office that allow active action and spark communication, such as a lounge space where you can work like you're playing and a space where you can freely customize the furniture layout to suit your purpose. In order to foster pride in employees and boost their motivation, artwork by Leslie David, an up-and-coming art director active in Paris, has been boldly placed throughout the space, making it a fun place to come to work. We proposed the original name "Sky AGORA," combining AGORA, which symbolizes a "square" as a place to gather, with the location's high-rise location on the 48th floor. <Our project members> [Sales/Project Management] Nekoda Hiroki [Planning] Masubuch Kenta [design, layout] Yamanobe Manabu, Sato Tomoya, Ami Shunsuke [Production/ construction] Yoshimura Kazuiso

In the Sawtooth Mountain area of Chiba Prefecture, known as a scenic tourist destination since the Edo period and selected as a candidate area for Japanese Heritage, the decrease in overnight and round-trip tourism (increase in one-day car trips) following the opening of the Tokyo Bay Aqualine and Tateyama Expressway, damage caused by Typhoons No. 15 and 19 in 2019 and the new Corona have caused a blow Reactivation of each tourist center is an issue. In the midst of this difficult environment, five businesses, including Kinokuniya Corporation, prepared a revitalization plan for tourism in the Sawtooth Mountain area and applied for the 2021 Japan Tourism Agency's "Project for Promoting Revitalization and High Value-Addition of Existing Tourism Bases," and as part of this project, two demonstration experiments were conducted. 1. Beach Sauna Event "Sea and Sauna" A demonstration experiment of a beach sauna event as a measure to effectively utilize the beach sauna during the winter season, when tourism use is scarce, in order to revitalize the beaches that were once a tourism hub. We were commissioned to serve as the secretariat for the application to the Japan Tourism Agency, and promoted a series of initiatives ranging from overall and individual planning, promotion of the beach sauna event demonstration experiment (planning, concept design, setup, operation, and promotion), verification of effectiveness, and reporting. 2. "Jyobus!", a trip overflowing with my favorite things This was a demonstration event for a sightseeing tour bus (secondary transportation) that connects various tourist attractions across city borders, which had long been an issue for consideration. We were commissioned to serve as the secretariat for the application to the Japan Tourism Agency, and promoted a series of initiatives from overall and individual planning to preparation for the demonstration, verification of effectiveness, and reporting. 1. Beach Sauna Event "Sea and Sauna" [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] The diversification of the leisure industry in society and the shift to day-trip car tourism in the Sawtooth Mountain area not only led to a decline in the number of beach-bathing recreationists who had led the region, but also to a decline in related tourism businesses and a decline in visual and experiential vitality. It has also led to a decline in the visual and experiential vitality of the area. Although the situation remained challenging due to the combination of damage from a major typhoon and the new Corona, the premise was to make the event an easy-to-understand way to convey the charms of the Sawtooth Mountain area. The event was also to be an experiment to cultivate knowledge on the possibility of commercializing the "sauna users" that Kinokuniya is considering as a new target customer segment, and to conduct a more effective and efficient beach sauna event in the future. SOLUTION: The sauna event experiment was to energize both the community and the business, but was implemented at the same level as the main launch. Naming and artwork based on brand strategy, multifaceted media plan including news release/ SNS/ use of influencers and other measures in response to the response, introduction of web and electronic tickets, operations manual including measures against the new Corona, food marché and sauna that conveyed local attractions, local environmental design featuring local artists, and a step-by-step questionnaire survey in anticipation of reservation cancellations due to the new Corona, as one event project. 2. "Jyobus!", a trip overflowing with my favorite things. Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] As day-trip sightseeing by car has become the mainstream, "shorter stay time," "limited tour destinations," and "non-motorized users are moving away from sightseeing," the tourism economy has felt the downturn, but resources were lacking to quantitatively understand and analyze the situation. In addition, it was difficult to secure resources and establish a procedure to demonstrate the potential and ideas of how to promote tourism to the Tokyo metropolitan area and how to develop a sightseeing tour course. In response to the above requests, the challenge for this project was how to solidify the foothold to connect the demonstration operation to the full-scale operation, while giving shape to the ideas that the customers had in their minds. SOLUTION: Although this was a demonstration project, we followed procedures that were designed for a full-scale operation. The following were implemented: naming and artwork based on the brand strategy; development of a media plan and analysis of the response approximately one month prior to the 36-day operation period from January 4 to February 8, 2022; introduction of web and electronic ticketing on a trial basis and preparation of a response manual for the crew; introduction of a digital stamp rally to promote excursion and to understand the behavioral patterns of the riders; and introduction of a new Corona. The demonstration tour was designed as an event project, including the introduction of a digital stamp rally, a questionnaire survey in stages, assuming the cancellation of reservations by the new Corona. Sea and Sauna" and "Jyobus! We compiled the results of each of these demonstrations so that the report itself could serve as a guideline and be utilized in future discussions with related parties. ＜The results of each demonstration experiment were compiled into a report that could be used as a guideline for future discussions with related parties. 2. Beach sauna event "Sea and Sauna" [Development] Akihiko Nishimura [Sales and project management] Kenji Nakano [design, layout] Hiroshi Inoue, Akane Yamaguchi [Production and construction] Noriyuki Takahashi [Research and planning] Taketoshi Takahashi, Kayoko Koike, Kazuhiro Suzuki 2. My favorite trip "Jyobus! Development and project management] Akihiko Nishimura [Sales] Kenji Nakano [Research and planning] Taketoshi Takahashi, Kayoko Koike, Kazuhiro Suzuki - Related Links - [nomlog] ・Vitalization project for Kyonan Town, Chiba Prefecture

This project is to relocate and build the Ishinomaki Cultural Center, a museum in Ishinomaki City that was damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake. After the disaster, Ishinomaki City planned to build a complex of cultural facilities, including a theater and a museum, that would become a new cultural hub in the city, and the Ishinomaki City Museum, which would take over from the Ishinomaki Cultural Center, was developed. The concept of the Ishinomaki City Museum is "a museum that disseminates the rich history of Ishinomaki, nurtured by the great rivers and the sea," and it consists of a history and culture displays room, a Mori Collection displays room, a Takahashi Eikichi Works displays Room, displays room for ancestors connected to Ishinomaki, and a special displays room. displays space experience is characterized by displays that focuses on "landscape" as a new way of being for a history museum, displays that shares "history = time" in collaboration with contemporary artist Yamagami Yukihiro, displays space concept design that resonates with the architectural design of the complex cultural facility, and hands-on displays that allow visitors to immerse themselves in the real thing, imagine the site, and learn about history, and there are many ideas in place to draw out the interest and curiosity of visitors from various angles. In addition, exhibitions will be held in the special displays room, which meets the requirements of a "publicly approved facility" that allows valuable materials to be borrowed and made public.

Nomura Corporation was responsible for the planning, design, layout, and construction of the employee cafeteria "Yao Daiichi Shokudo Isshoku," which opened at Sharp Corporation's Yao Plant on November 1, 2021. In proposing the project, we focused not simply on creating a stylish space, but also on creating a proposal that only Nomura could offer. We proposed a cafeteria that would serve as an inner branding space where people could discover the "SHARP identity" across organizational boundaries and generations, as well as an outer branding space that could be experienced by business partners and affiliated companies visiting the company. The cafeteria was divided into three zones—lunch, work, and salon—and was designed to be not only a place for employees to relax, hold meetings with internal and external guests, and foster connections and communication. A single red line (Sharp red) runs through the cafeteria, representing Sharp's history and future. For this project, we devised concept design preserved the Yao Plant's distinctive character while also ensuring hygienic standards. The Yao Plant has a history of approximately 65 years as a white goods production base. Additionally, by utilizing the mezzanine floor, which was previously used for the production line, as an displays space for SHARP's iconic past products, waste and removal costs were reduced, an effort that also reflected the SDGs. [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] Due to the lack of communication between business divisions, the customer requested that the space be made more invigorating for internal connections. [Solution] We proposed that the space could be used not just as a place to eat, but also as a place to work and relax, and also proposed displays past products as a place to stimulate communication between employees and allow them to feel and discover Sharp's history. <Our project members> [Sales/Project Management] Takahashi Yui [design, layout] Umetani Shota, Yamato Suzuha, Nakamura Yusuke, Miura Sayaka [Production Management] Mukaiyama Yoshitsugu ~Related Links~ [Announcements] ・ NOMURA Co.,Ltd. 's social good activities: Case study of "Yao Daiichi Shokudo Isshoku" at Sharp's Yao Plant

"EXPRESS WORK" is a new workplace for JR Central's EX service (Express Reservation and Smart EX) members*1. Located in the Marunouchi Chuo Building, it consists of two sections: the drop-in "EXPRESS WORK-Lounge" and the small rental office "EXPRESS WORK-Office." We have been involved since the concept formulation stage, and were in charge of project management, space concept design, and construction. "EXPRESS WORK-Lounge" and "EXPRESS WORK-Office" are directly connected to Tokyo Station and are in an excellent location, making them extremely convenient environments, especially for business users who use the Shinkansen. The space is a socially good space that reflects JR Central's efforts to protect the global environment and revitalize the local area. interiors materials are made from upcycled*2 aluminum (hereafter referred to as recycled aluminum) from the 700-series Tokaido Shinkansen train cars, and FUJI HINOKI MADE wood, a brand of Fuji cypress provided by Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, along the Tokaido Shinkansen line, giving off a faint cypress scent and creating a soothing space for business users. *1 How to use the "EXPRESS WORK-Lounge": In addition to being an EX Service member, you must also register as an "EXPRESS WORK" member. *2 Upcycling: The process of giving waste that would otherwise be thrown away new life by upgrading it into a new product by adding new added value such as concept design or ideas. (Source: IDEAS FOR GOOD)

Shuri Castle is currently undergoing restoration and reconstruction following a fire that occurred on October 31, 2019. The project aims at the "Reiwa Reiwa Restoration" of Shuri Castle, the identity symbol of Okinawa, through various events and events aimed at the restoration and reconstruction of Shuri Castle, as well as conveying the memory of the fire, the appearance of the restoration that began at the site, and the historical culture of Shuri Castle, while weaving the thoughts of various stakeholders including local residents and prefectural residents, people with Okinawan roots living in and outside Japan, tourists, and those involved in the restoration project. In October 2021, a new viewing deck was set up for public viewing, and our company produced a signage to guide visitors to the toll area, a temporary enclosure graphic to convey the reconstruction work, and an explanatory graphic to convey the activities leading up to the reconstruction and details of Shuri Castle. [Social issues/customer issues/requests] ・ To raise awareness of "Shurijo Seiden Reconstruction" and create expectations for the main construction, and to carry out displays Plan, which conveys the contents of the reconstruction work plan, mainly the outline of the missing garden. ・ To enhance the attractiveness of the museum by weaving the thoughts of visitors and various other entities. ・ As an issue unique to Okinawa, production should be based on the assumption that the specifications can withstand typhoons, hot and humid weather, and salt damage. We have received the above requests and issues. [Solution] The signage used to guide visitors to the toll area was designed to introduce highlights, raise awareness of the restoration of the Seiden, and raise interest in Shuri Castle Park as a whole. In the temporary enclosure in front of the Hosshin-mon Gate at the entrance, we created a concept design that intuitively shows the work and process of reconstruction by tying together graphics that show the appearance of the former main hall of Shuri Castle, the scenes of reconstruction work, and the scenes of modern events. In addition, the detailed explanation attached to the temporary enclosure consists of an explanation of Shuri Castle as it was in its day and the details of the future construction. It is designed to be detachable in consideration of the relocation due to the progress of the construction and in the event of a typhoon. < our company Project Members > [Sales and Project Management] Haruya Miwa, Hiroko Yamase [Planning] Shigeo Fujii, Yuka Sueda [design, layout] Tadashi Yuasa, Misa Sanjoba [Structural Design] Katsumi Tanda [Production and construction] Yoshito Inoue

This Creative Museum opened as the successor to RiSuPia, which opened in 2006 within the Panasonic Center Tokyo. Based on STEAM education, it is a space for exploratory learning on themes such as the SDGs. It fosters children's intellectual curiosity and inspiration, providing an environment where they can both learn and experience making things and experiences. The space was designed around five themes to unleash curiosity and motivation for creativity: "It's okay to get dirty," "It feels like you can make it yourself," "It can be rearranged," "It feels like you're outside the box," and "It concept design like a collaborative session." Furthermore, from an SDG perspective, the existing environment was cleverly reused and updated, incorporating concept design motifs. The spatial concept design also expresses the project team's desire to build on the history of the predecessor museum and to create new history. <Our project members> [Sales and project management] Yamazaki Kei [Direction] Yamaguchi Akane [design, layout] Koga Sayaka, Tani Seiho, Sasai Ayumu, Nakade Mikiyuki [Production and construction] Kumazawa Yuta, Asakura Yumi ~Related links~ [Release] ・ NOMURA Co.,Ltd., Ltd.'s social good activities: The case of AkeruE Creating a space that fosters children's intellectual curiosity and inspiration for a better recycling society of the future [nomlog] ・How AkeruE came about. Talking about spatial concept design. (Part 1) ・Using upcycling ideas to create concept design that don't make you feel guilty about the earth (Part 2)

Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City jointly opened this facility in the basement of the Life Science displays of the Nagoya City Science Museum, a registered museum, to deepen understanding of Nobel Prize winners with ties to Aichi and Nagoya through explanations of the research for which they received the award, items related to that research, and hands-on exhibits, as well as to convey their backgrounds, personalities, and messages to visitors. It is a hybrid space with movable unit displays, and when all the equipment is moved and stored and the roll-back chairs are deployed, it becomes a hall with approximately 200 seats. We were in charge of the basic concept and basic plan for this facility, as well as facility renovation, displays design, and displays production and installation work. (Production content included unit production, lighting and audio equipment, video software and hardware, models, sign graphics, etc.) Nagoya City Science Museum, Life Science Building: SRC structure, 6F above ground/2F B1, total floor area 6,816.13 m², displays area (total of 5 rooms) approx. 2,500 u (including approx. 300 u on B2F of the Memorial Room) [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] 1. A "hybrid renovation design" that allows the different functions of the hall (auditorium) and displays room to be quickly converted. 2. "displays" of the personalities of the award winners and their passion for science, different from displays at universities and research facilities, and "experiential equipment" for the contents of the award-winning research as displays at the science museum. We received the above two requests. [Solution] Regarding 1.: We adopted wall-mounted seating (rollback chairs), secured a self-propelled displays booth and storage space, and adopted a scene dimming manager that can be used for a variety of purposes. Regarding ②: We have created experiences and games that incorporate playful elements from the content of real answers and information provided through direct interviews with the laureates, and thorough analysis of the contents of the prize-winning research. [Customer feedback] We received the following comments at the time of the opening. ・There are many Nobel Prize displays rooms all over Japan, but this displays gives the best understanding of the prize! (Professor Hiroshi Amano) ・As a Nobel Prize displays, it is packed with a variety of unique ideas, and children can have fun while learning about the laureates and their research. (Chief Curator of the Science Museum) <Our project members> [Sales/Project Management] Akihiko Suganuma, Maika Ueda [Creative Direction] Hideki Narita [Content Production Direction] Mao Horii [Research/Planning] Hajime Watanabe, Naoko Nakase, Mao Horii, Nozomi Fukao, Miwako Kiuchi [concept design] Mitsuyo Ashida, Yoichi Honda [Facility Renovation Design] Sakae Kirioka, Yoichi Kawakami [Production/ construction] Hironari Ota, Yoshiyuki Ando, Satoshi Iwama ~Related Links~ [Related Achievements] ・Nagoya City Science Museum

Founded in 1965 by Dr. Yutaka Nakamura, known as the father of sports for people with disabilities in Japan, Taiyo no Ie is a facility that supports the independence of people with disabilities through life, work and sports, with the philosophy of "No Charity, but a Chance". Looking back on the founder, Dr. Yutaka Nakamura, the history of welfare for people with disabilities in Japan and Taiyo no Ie, the legacy of the 1964 Tokyo Paralympic Games and the history of sports for people with disabilities, the establishment of the Taiyo Museum was planned as a place where people with physical, intellectual, mental and developmental disabilities who still find it difficult to live can have dreams and hopes. The concept of this museum is "learn," "experience," and "be moved," and visitors can view materials and archives, see tools that support the lives of people with disabilities, and experience sports for people with disabilities. The Taiyo Museum is also a place for local exchange and a base for continuing to disseminate information toward a society of coexistence in the future. We want people to discover their own potential and create a society where everyone can live as they are. We aim to expand the circle of activities toward the realization of a truly symbiotic society from Beppu to Japan and overseas.

Launched in 2019, "Marunouchi Street Park" is a social experiment project designed to explore the future of Marunouchi Nakadori Street and how it can be utilized. Based on the spatial concept of "Connecting Summer Streets," the project focused on Marunouchi's distinctive culture, community, and people. Each of the three approximately 300-meter blocks was designed with a unique theme, reflecting the city's unique connections to culture, the community, and people. Block 1, located in front of the Maru Building, was themed "Sports & Relax," creating a wellness street where people can exercise, relax, and refresh themselves, featuring a ping-pong counter and a deck with balance balls. Block 2, themed "Enjoy Eating Out," offers the enjoyment of dining in a parklet surrounded by fairwood while enjoying outdoor live painting by artists based on the SDGs and street piano. Block 3, themed "PARKcation," featured a grass-covered workspace and bicycle counter, reminiscent of swaying grassy hills, and a summer beach resort scene using Okinawan coral sand, all of which were well-received. In terms of safety and health, we implemented special infection control measures, including measures against strong winds from typhoons and building winds, and spraying the entire facility with an antiviral coating. (Event period: August 2-September 12, 2021) Regarding our efforts with fair wood: Cedar and larch Nishikawa lumber thinned in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture, are used for counters and other fixtures. The design took advantage of the distinctive grain and color of the cedar heartwood, known as "black heart," and structural plywood. After the event, some of the wood used will be reused, and when its usefulness is complete, it will be returned to nature, where it will be recycled for seedlings, reforestation, and forestry. <Our project members> [Project Director] Suzuki Echiyo [Sales Promotion] Ishiyama Shigeyuki, Yamamoto Hitomi [design, layout] Matsubara Miwa, Kaizawa Ayuko, Sudo Ryo, Sakuma Tonoeki [Planning] CIC: Saito Yusuke [Operations Management] CIC: Ando Kaoru [Production] Marumori Yukio, Yamaguchi Yuta, Yoshida Takuto ~Related Links~ [Announcement] ・"Marunouchi Street Park Illumination Tour!" sponsored NOMURA Co.,Ltd. [Related Projects] ・Marunouchi Street Park 2021 Winter

Launched in 2019, "Marunouchi Street Park" is a social experiment project designed to explore the future of Marunouchi Nakadori Street and how it can be utilized. Based on the spatial concept of "Amazing Winter Streets," the park created three approximately 300-meter blocks, each offering a warm and inviting experience while enjoying illuminations. Block 1, themed "Wonder Dining!", featured a playful area with a glasshouse where visitors could dine while enjoying the illuminations, tree hammocks, and a large chess table. Block 2, themed "Wonder Lounge!", featured a two-story hut serving as both a general information center and shop. It also featured a postbox with a simulated flame for posting purchased Christmas cards, a billiards table under the illuminations, and a fire pit where visitors could relax and enjoy playing street piano. Block 3, themed "Wonder Terrace!", features a "Corridor of Light" covered in mirrors and an "Artists on the Fire Terrace," where artists can create art around a fake fire in a fireplace. (Dates: December 2-25, 2021) Hosted by our company, the "Illumination Tour for the Visually Impaired 2021 Winter" is a walking tour with the theme of "dialogue" that aims to provide a truly comfortable spatial experience for everyone. Volunteer staff will escort visually impaired visitors through three blocks (total length approximately 300 meters) of the beautiful winter illuminations of Nakadori Street, creating a program that will warm both the body and mind and allow them to enjoy the experience through conversations that will warm their hearts and minds. During the "Marunouchi Street Park 2021 Summer" (August-September) event, we observed visually impaired people using the park, so we conducted interviews with people who have been blind since birth. The results included, "The places I want to go are places I've been to once and enjoyed," "I'm nervous about taking the first step when going somewhere new," "I didn't know Marunouchi was a park," and "Because I'm blind, I use my imagination to enjoy things." Therefore, if we could convey the charm of Marunouchi in a friendly and careful manner by "using methods that clearly communicate with the visually impaired" and "providing guidance with reliable support," we believe they will want to "return" and fall even more in love with Marunouchi Nakadori. We also believe that this tour could provide an opportunity for "everyone" to "feel, connect, and spend time with the seasons." This led us to organize this tour. <Our project members> [Project Director] Suzuki Echiyo [Sales] Ishiyama Shigeyuki, Yamamoto Hitomi [Planning] CIC: Saito Yusuke [Operations Management] CIC: Ando Kaoru [concept design] Sakuma Tonoyoshi, Ozawa Kazuki, Matsubara Miwa [Architectural Advisor] NAU: Okamoto Kiwami [Production] Marumori Yukio, Sasaki Ikuya, Yamaguchi Yuta, Kawashima Ayaka ~Related Links~ [Announcement] ・"Marunouchi Street Park Illumination Tour!" sponsored NOMURA Co.,Ltd. [Related Projects] ・Marunouchi Street Park 2021 Summer

Founded in 1979, Hour Glass is an international luxury watch specialty store with 29 stores in 10 cities, mainly in Asia, and boasts an outstanding selection of over 50 of the world's finest brands. The Ginza store, which opened in 2002, always has a wide selection of carefully selected watches, and you can enjoy a conversation with the sophisticated and knowledgeable staff while relaxing on a comfortable sofa and choosing a watch at your leisure. In 2021, the store underwent a grand renovation, with a bold and symbolic bar counter in the center of the store, and the interior was renovated to further emphasize dialogue with customers, creating added value for customers to visit the physical store. Inspired by the store name "HOUR GLASS", we concept design the selection of stones with a narrow waist and custom lighting. We used custom-made materials using traditional Japanese craft techniques, as well as materials that are carefully selected for their expression and texture, and stacked each detail to create a space where a high-quality atmosphere and dialogue can be created.