Senri Central Park "1OOORE SCENES"

As part of vitalization business for the redevelopment of Senri Chuo Park, we renovated the architecture, interiors, and landscape of the former park management office, and planned a facility that would be created in collaboration with local residents, reflecting their vision for Senri Chuo Park.

Based on the "three O's" (Open, Ordinary, Organic) of our concept PLAY 100ORE SCENES, our company is involved in the planning, design, layout, construction, and planning and operation of park vitalization business.
As part of our collaborative efforts with local residents, we held and managed events such as "Find Colors and Create Colors" and "Paint the Entire Building," using colors found in the park to decorate the exterior walls of the lab building, creating unique value that can only be found here.

The requests were to create concept design that is not a finished product, but one that leaves room for continued development in collaboration with the local community; to utilize the closed and aging facility and transform it into an open space; and to maximize the existing value of the trees and park scenery that have been cultivated over more than 50 years.

We wanted to cherish this place that has been here for decades, to preserve the traces of the activities of the people of Senri, and to make it a place that remains in people's memories. We believed it was important to create a unique and attractive place that grows together with the park and the community, through the creation of the park's own value and initiatives involving residents.
Therefore, the four words "blank space," "co-creation," "constantness," and "freedom," which were inspired by the three O's of the concept (Open, Ordinary, Organic), were set as the values for the facility concept design and the way the space functions after its completion.

■Architecture and Landscape: "We will utilize the unique charm of this location and create scenes that are in harmony with the local community."
We approached the renovation design with the aim of maximizing value by organically combining existing attractions that create unique value in this place, such as the trees that have been cultivated over more than 50 years and the park concept design visible from the windows, with new facilities.
・After repeated consultations with Toyonaka City and landscape architects, we decided to utilize an existing mixed forest with good ventilation that closely resembles the surrounding vegetation for the exterior space. The deck space within it, though small, provides a sense of immersion in the rich forest, creating a unique dining experience for the cafe. The exterior walls have been given an aged finish to blend in with the forest landscape.

■Interior Design: "Connecting the interior and exterior, creating diverse scenes in harmony with nature."
A large opening connecting the interior and exterior has been newly installed on the west exterior wall of the cafe. From the seats facing this opening, customers can enjoy their meal while feeling the trees swaying in the wind and the sunlight filtering through the leaves. The open kitchen features a single-piece cedar wood counter that highlights the appeal of charcoal cooking, and incorporates copper-colored hoods and charcoal-infused mortar finishes.
Lawson uses large mirrors to reflect the park's scenery, creating an experience reminiscent of a blue-themed convenience store located within a park. Local materials are also used in various parts of the store.
The community space is designed as a "place created together" with local residents, and is furnished with versatile furniture that can accommodate a variety of situations. The exterior was also co-created through a workshop in which artist Wataru Nakajima and local residents searched for colors found within the park and painted the exterior with those colors.

■ Revitalization Event Planning and Management: "Created by Everyone"
Prior to the opening, as part of an revitalization event to represent Senri Central Park, we held an event where we searched for colors of the park with local residents and then painted those colors all over the lab building.
Even after opening, we continue to be involved with the local community, co-creating and updating the facility together with them. This includes hosting revitalization events that leverage our company's strengths.