MUFG Bank Osaka Building Gallery Lounge

[Project description]
A project to develop a lively facility on the first floor following the rebuilding of the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Osaka Building. Planning and examination started in the spring of 2013, and it opened in August 2018.
We introduced a cafe and gallery lounge for the purpose of "creating liveliness in the surrounding area and the Midosuji area" and "creating a high-quality place as a bank building". The gallery displays paintings owned by the bank and historical materials (coin, currency exchange tools, etc.), making it a space where you can easily come into contact with art and history while relaxing. In addition, there is also a corner that introduces the surrounding famous places and historic sites, and is devised to connect with walking around the surrounding town.
During development, we are in charge of planning, consulting, design, layout, supervision, production and construction of displays, furniture, fixtures, etc., and also assist in some operations after opening.

[Customer issues/requests]
NOMURA 's comprehensive strengths were put to the test in creating a bustling facility, which was the first attempt for a bank, such as planning and concept design capabilities to realize the contradictory themes of "creating a lively atmosphere" and "creating a high-quality place." It was a successful project.

【solution】
Regarding the spatial concept design, we created a lounge with multiple elements such as a cafe, gallery, regional displays, currency displays, ATM and currency exchange corner, while creating a high quality and timeless simple concept design based on the concept of "Organic structure" + "Simple structure". We aimed to create a facility where people with various purposes can gather in the same space by connecting them spatially and creating an integrated structure. In addition, by being involved in the operation after opening, we will continue to be involved in the theme of "creating liveliness", which has been the theme since the beginning of development.
 

<Our project members>
[Development] Motoo Kawata
[Project Management/Sales] Motoo Kawata, Yuha Nakamura
[Planning and Consulting] Hiroshi Yoshimoto, Reiko Kuroda, Rie Hasegawa, Nobuaki Yabe, Konomi Taki, Toko Takeuchi
[design, layout] Masao Nemoto, Masahiro Hisakane
[Production/ construction] Hiroshige Ota, Takahiro Nakayama
[Management] Motoo Kawata

Photo: Masato Kawano (Nacasa and Partners Co., Ltd.)