WorksPublic

"Tokyo Gift Palette" is a new specialty shopping mall developed near the Yaesu North Exit of Tokyo Station, with a total of 33 brands. The pillars and ceilings of this facility, the gateway to Tokyo, are made of recycled aluminum from the body of the 700 Series Shinkansen, which was retired from the Tokaido Shinkansen in March 2020. The building is decorated with images of cherry blossom petals and noren curtains, befitting a terminal station, and is a sustainable space with high added value that connects people's thoughts by taking advantage of the high quality and fine feel unique to the 700 Series Shinkansen. We participated in this project by Tokyo Station Development Co., Ltd., and were involved from the development stage of the building materials, and were in charge of production, construction production, and project management for the environmental area interiors work. This is the first time that recycled aluminum that does not contain any additives has been used to decorate a commercial space since the start of Shinkansen operation in 1964, and this project won the Development Award from the Japan Aluminum Association.

Through research into the new academic field of "neurointelligence," which combines life science, medicine, linguistics, mathematical science, and information science, visitors can learn about our brains, which we do not usually pay attention to, and experience the amazing power of our own "brains." What ideal future can be opened up by the fusion of brain research and artificial intelligence (AI) research? We have gained a new perspective on "intelligence" from cutting-edge research, and have embodied this as displays that explores the great possibilities of the brain. [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] Our goal was to reach out to a wide range of people, from those interested in science to the general public, while developing activities that lead to funding and, in the future, to international outreach activities with an eye toward overseas expansion. Purpose ・For researchers and visitors to think together about "neurointelligence" and share the significance and joy of research.・To experience the joy of getting to know oneself through the "brain intelligence" and to provide an opportunity for many young people who will pave the way for the future to become interested in "neurointelligence" and science. ・To contribute to the global dissemination activities of the International Research Center for Neurointelligence (IRCN) at the University of Tokyo's Institute for Advanced Studies on the necessity of basic research in science and technology. Based on these objectives, we considered solutions. [Solution] In order to outreach the results of cutting-edge science research, planners and designers worked with researchers to consider "What is neurointelligence?" and "What is the worldview that IRCN aims for?" and after repeated discussions, we came up with a concrete displays. In the process, we created displays that was not simply a display of research results, but one that communicated the results of cutting-edge science that combines brain science and AI research to the world at large, while also getting the general public involved in the research at an individual level, creating a community that explores what brain science and AI should be, and incorporating mechanisms into displays to encourage continued participation in that community. <Our project members> [Development/Producer] Hironobu Takeda [Sales/Project Management] Shun Enomoto [Planner] Hajime Watanabe, Reimi Abe [Designer] Akihiko Shikko, Atsushi Suzuki, Sayaka Horikoshi [Production] Nomura Duo: Ryoichi Tanbo, Yoshinari Imaizumi, Naoru Hara

This project expands the ladies' floor of the largest medical checkup facility in Tokyo from one to two floors and renovates it with a new concept design. Based on the concept of "providing a comfortable and smart medical checkup experience for women working in the city center," we aimed to create a space that takes into consideration the movement, line of sight, and comfort of both patients and staff. After repeated discussions with many stakeholders, we carefully designed every detail of the function and design, which led to the creation of a medical checkup service with high hospitality. [Social Issues / Customer Issues / Requests] The customer's number one request was to significantly increase the capacity for female patients and the operational efficiency. The challenge for this was to ensure usability and comfort while maximizing the number of examination rooms and seats in the waiting area. At the same time, we aimed to increase the sense of exclusivity and added value in order to further establish an advantage for "Shinjuku Medical Checkup Plaza" in the medical checkup facility market. [Solution] We set "SMART HEALTH RESORT" as the new concept for the entire facility, and set the existing 7th floor ladies floor as "COMFORT RESORT" and the 8th concept design, which will be newly built as a more special floor than the 7th floor as "PRIME RESORT". With the aim of providing a comfortable and smart medical checkup experience for women working in the city, the spatial expression is based on a hotel-like luxury feel, and the color composition is based on beige and light-colored wood grain. The metal materials are not common colors such as gold or silver, but are unified in a pink bronze color to create a special feeling. In addition, while most medical facilities generally have plain, calm wallpaper, our interiors differentiates itself by using patterned wallpaper in each room to make the patients feel as relaxed as possible when undergoing the examination. It was extremely difficult to secure the required number of examination rooms and waiting seats within the limited floor space, but after repeated discussions with the medical technicians and medical equipment manufacturers, we were able to determine the minimum size of each examination room that would allow both "smooth examination operations" and "patients not feeling cramped" and by planning it, we were able to achieve the required number. <Our project members> [Sales/Project Management] Kozasa Tsune, Ninomiya Yukako [Planning] Imaizumi Hiroyoshi [design, layout] Oishi Kumiko, Watanabe Mei [Production/ construction] Sakai Mai, Kikuchi Nohara

This is a permanent exhibition renewal for the comprehensive museum (publicly approved facility) located in Bunka no Mori Comprehensive Park, which combines the humanities of archaeology, history, folklore, and arts and crafts with the natural history of zoology, plants, geology, and dinosaurs. The permanent displays room was completely renewed with a new concept of "Getting a Full Grasp of Tokushima - The Story of Things of 'Life' and 'Time'". The new permanent displays room is designed to allow visitors to experience the charm and characteristics of Tokushima through a wealth of displays, and to enjoy the museum even more. Through both inclusive concept design and displays evaluation workshops, we confirmed the direction of displays content, verified the experiential displays, and implemented universal concept design. With the museum as the "face of the region" in mind, we created displays that values dialogue and interaction between curators and visitors, and between visitors themselves, through materials (things) as they move around the newly created "Communication Zone" and "Museum Street". The museum has evolved into a place where visitors can enjoy themselves and always be surprised by the charms of Tokushima, which it regards as "rich nature, traditional culture, and advanced culture." It is a place where visitors can learn about Tokushima through hands-on, participatory exhibition methods such as 4K, VR, AR, and other XR, and hands displays on displays, while focusing on actual materials (objects). [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] - The existing permanent exhibition was basically based on the academic standards of 30 years ago, and although the accumulated activities have significantly increased the knowledge and collection of materials related to nature, history, and culture, the structure of the rooms and the constraints of displays cases made it difficult to change displays displays and they had become outdated. - The old displays did not have clear characteristics and did not serve as the "face of the region," and the contents were not separated compared to other museums that were opened later. - There was a demand to respond to social demands, such as efforts to convey the joy of discovery and learning through objects (materials) and an increase in hands-on and participatory experience elements.・It was necessary to make the museum universal, focusing on foreigners and people with disabilities, and to address damage and discoloration due to aging, air conditioning malfunctions, and LED lighting. [Solution] ・After consulting with the curator, we replaced the entire displays content, and through both inclusive concept design and displays evaluation workshops, we confirmed the direction of displays content, verified the experiential displays, and implemented universal concept design. In addition to creating a museum that serves as the "face of the community," we adopted a partially selective route instead of a simple one-way route by reorganizing the route from "Museum Street" to each displays corner, centering on the "Communication Zone." <Our project members> [Sales and project management] Morimoto Koichi [Planning] Kishida Kyohei, Nishimura Setsuko, Horii Mao, Mima Hiroyoshi [concept design and planning] Mitsunaga Masaaki, Yuasa Tadashi, Akamine Takeo, Morita Rie, Kagawa Reiko [Production and construction] Ichimada Hayato, Inoue Yoshito, Oishi Masaru, Takahashi Koichiro

Built in 1910 and designated an Important Cultural Property by the government in 1974, this wooden pseudo-Western-style building is representative of Hokkaido. It was closed from October 2018 due to the first large-scale preservation and repair work in 40 years, but reopened in April 2021. In accordance with the preservation and utilization plan based on the concept of "a public hall where everyone can watch, learn, and gather while protecting it," displays design concept is "HEROE'S JOURNEY," and it not only explains the architectural highlights, but also introduces the trajectory of the skills and thoughts of the famous and unknown predecessors (heroes) who were instrumental in the construction of the former Hakodate Ward Public Hall. Since the building itself is an Important Cultural Property, we took care in concept design not to damage the image of the scenery and the interior atmosphere, and we paid close attention to installing and adjusting the fixtures without fixing them at all to minimize damage. In addition, an AR smartphone app is used to provide multilingual explanations of the precious furniture and furnishings, and to recreate the way the rooms would have been used at the time. [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] The number of visitors to the Public Hall has been declining in spite of the increase in the number of tourists to Hakodate, and the exterior, interior, and displays were quite old and damaged. In addition, the number of local visitors was low compared to the number of visitors, and there was a lack of information about the history of the building and the charm of its interior that would motivate visitors. Although it was built as a "building for the citizens," in order to preserve it while passing it on as the pride of the town, it was necessary to convey its value to people living today and have them use it. [Solution] We thought that it was important for future preservation and utilization plans to let people know the reason and value of the Public Hall. In accordance with the plan of Hakodate City, which prioritizes not affecting the preservation of the building as an Important Cultural Property, we created a video and displays to inform visitors that famous and unknown local predecessors were involved in the planning, and to increase awareness of it as a "public hall that citizens can be proud of." [Ball Game Room: History Table] When the ball game room was built, a billiard table was installed. The displays stand, which has a billiard table motif, features a 1/100 scale accessory kit for architectural models that shows the transition of people who use the hall, as well as tangible precious designs and building materials, and a map of Hakodate City's traditional buildings preservation district made of beautifully transparent colored acrylic cubes, adding a playful touch that will make you want to take photos. [Small Dining Room: Theater] The room that was used as a dining room has been remodeled into a small theater room to introduce the history leading up to the construction of the hall. [Each Room: AR Commentary] Using an AR app, you can enjoy motions that recreate the time of construction and transparent architectural structures, superimposed on the real scenery. displays commentary is non-contact and can be recorded and shared on your own smartphone. [Our project members] [Sales/Project Management] Akihide Inoue, Kosuke Takeda [Planning/Graphic Direction/Video Direction/Model Direction] Yuki Shimokuni, Reimi Abe [concept design] Atsuko Nakazawa (working drawings), Akika Yamada (schematic design)

This project is one of the projects to help the residents of the areas that will be submerged due to the construction of the Yamba Dam to rebuild their lives and find meaning in life. For about six years, we were in charge of the basic plan, schematic design, working drawings, interior administration, and consulting work to support local management companies for the "regional development facilities" in the "Kawarayu District" and "Yokobe District" of the relevant areas. For the Yokobe Regional Development Facility, we not only planned the construction, but also supported the launch of the management body established in the district, and planned and produced the facility, including the attraction of companies to enter the market, consulting on restaurants run by residents, menu development, and management supervision of opening equipment. The facility concept design was based on the concept of "inheriting and developing the town's memories," and reproduced the former Naganohara Town Hall*, which had fulfilled its role after about 90 years of construction and was scheduled for demolition, as a symbol of the district. We designed the facility to create an opportunity for the children who will be the future leaders of the district and the tourists who visit, to see the town's history, and to help the new businesses that will be run here lead to the regeneration, reconstruction, and development of the district. *The old government building, built in 1929 (Showa 4), was a two-story wooden building with a hipped roof and a Japanese-Western style exterior with a porch and a gabled roof on top. It was also said to be the only wooden government building in Gunma Prefecture. [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] [Business] With the construction of the Yamba Dam, it was requested to establish a new business that had never been done before in this area, as a facility for the residents of the area to be submerged and rebuild their lives and find meaning in life. In addition, it was requested that the facility be differentiated from facilities planned in other areas and similar facilities, and that it have the ability to attract customers and be unique. [concept design] It was requested that the old government building, which is filled with people's memories, be utilized in some way, that it be visible from the busy national highway from the perspective of attracting customers, and that it be planned to attract passersby. It was also requested that the plan take advantage of the view that allows the Yamba Dam to be seen in the distance and the lake to be seen in the distance. [Solution] [Business] In order to realize the request, we focused on the following three points: first, to make suggestions to make the business ideas of the local residents possible; second, to differentiate the local regional development facilities between "Yokobe District" and "Kawarayu District"; and third, to strongly support the launch of a local parent company. In this project, we aimed to "open a restaurant," which none of the local people had experience in, and promoted it in a way that was close to the characteristics of the area and the characteristics of the business. In particular, we had many conversations about "looking for the Yokobe District's uniqueness" and "utilizing local recipes," and developed menus together, and promoted a plan that was closely tied to the area. For the prototype and tasting session, we invited professional chefs to support the local people in raising their awareness, revitalizing the area by improving their cooking skills, and strengthening their self-sufficiency. [concept design] When converting the function of the town hall to Lake Station, we surveyed the existing building and decided to recreate it in a modern update while taking into consideration the nostalgia of the former town hall building. The retro and distinctive design of the old government building has been reproduced to create a visual appeal. In addition, by creating an open opening facing Yamba Dam, the location has one of the best views of any facility around the dam lake. Furthermore, in order to maintain the style of the old government building while conforming to current regulations, careful consideration was given to the structural design. <Our project members> [Sales/Project Management] Arai Satoshi, Yamamoto Hitomi [Planning/Consulting] Sakazume Kenichi, Shimokuni Yuki [design, layout] NAU: Kirioka Sakae, Osano Nana

The keep of Hamamatsu Castle is a park facility built in 1958 with donations from citizens. 60 years had passed since its completion, and displays and decorations in the facility were deteriorating. This project is a renewal project in displays area to enhance the attractiveness of Hamamatsu Castle Park as a central park and to improve the satisfaction of citizens and visitors in the 450 year anniversary of the construction of Hamamatsu Castle by Tokugawa Ieyasu. At our company, I was in charge of construction including interiors, sign graphics, video software hardware, lighting and electrical work, and design construction of furniture and fixtures. [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] ・ Introduces the history of the castle from Hikima Castle, the predecessor of Hamamatsu Castle, to the construction, reconstruction, and dismantlement of Hamamatsu Castle, to Hamamatsu Castle Park. ・ The ruins of castles in the city which can be visited are introduced, and the multi-layered history of Hamamatsu Castle and the appearance of castles in various parts of the city are conveyed. ・ Give a sense of unity to the current displays stories and the historical background. Production of multilingual panels and digital video content: displays. ・ Examination of traffic lines and concept design considering operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. ・ Acquired FSC® project certification using FSC® certified Tenryu wood (municipal wood). I received the above request. [Solution] ・ We designed the plan by zoning it into "passion," "state of affairs" and "scene" layers, focusing on the fact that "young Ieyasu" lived in Hamamatsu Castle and the historical background in which Ieyasu was placed at that time and the people who surrounded him, centering on those 17 years. ・ Produced a passion stage expressing the "passion" of young Ieyasu. The history of Hamamatsu Castle from Hikima Castle, the predecessor of Hamamatsu Castle, to its construction, reconstruction, and dismantlement to Hamamatsu Castle Park was introduced in a panoramic theater using existing models. ・ Utilizing Tenryu cedar, a material produced in Hamamatsu City, for the "scene" layer on the third floor. During the renovation, the castle became the first castle in Japan to receive FSC® project certification. [Customer Comments] In this renewal, the current status and issues of the castle tower have been accurately summarized, and images using the latest technology and recent discoveries and research have been incorporated into the overall renewal. In addition, there was an introduction of castle ruins that can be visited in the city, and explanations of places related to Ieyasu, legends, and food culture, etc. The newly redesigned Hamamatsu Castle was not only a place for learning, but also a facility to look back on the history of Hamamatsu, including the reconstructed castle tower. Visitors commented, "I can clearly understand the origin of Hamamatsu Castle," and "It has become fashionable." The City of Hamamatsu recognizes that the park has enhanced its appeal as a central park, improved the satisfaction of citizens and visitors, and improved its function as a hub for regional revitalization and tourism exchange. < our company Project Members > [Direction] Suzuki Atsushi [concept design] Horikoshi Sayaka [Planning] Inagaki Mima [Production/construction] Takahashi Akinobu [Sales/Project Management] Ogasawara Akinori, Tashiro Haruka [Related Links] [Release] NOMURA Co.,Ltd. opens the first FSC® project certified facilities using domestic materials, Hamamatsu Castle and Hamamatsu Children's Museum

Hamamatsu Children's Museum opened in November 2001 with the goal of providing children with healthy play, creative experiences, and a place for interaction, and of supporting the healthy development of the next generation of children and child-rearing. The objective of this project was to concept design the interiors environment, including the playground equipment, which had become outdated and outdated after approximately 18 years since its opening, and to provide safer and more comfortable services to users. "Hamamatsu Children's Museum Philosophy" Children possess an insatiable curiosity within. Hamamatsu Children's Museum aims to create a loving environment where children can fully express their true nature and play to their heart's content, safely and with peace of mind. In this environment, we hope that children will interact with many others and develop their social skills and creativity. Furthermore, we aim to foster an environment where parents raising precious children, who represent the future, can expand their mutual support network and enjoy raising their children while receiving professional support. We believe that the experiences and images children create during this psychologically stable period are incorporated into their brains' long-term memories, creating fertile soil for a fulfilling and happy life. [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] 1) Renew some of the playground equipment and interiors while maintaining the facility's original management philosophy and functionality. 2) Minimize temporary closures and complete the design and construction in just one year. 3) For the renovation, we worked to utilize Tenryu timber (local timber), a method promoted by Hamamatsu City, and obtained FSC® Project Certification. The above requests were received. [Solution] 1) We concept design a playground that incorporates the local characteristics of Hamamatsu, such as its nature and industrial technology, and created mechanisms to foster interest and attachment to the community. 2) To create a "playground unique to Hamamatsu" that nurtures the humanity and learning foundations of Hamamatsu residents, we used original playground equipment and space based on theories of human development. 3) Tenryu cedar, a timber sourced in Hamamatsu City, is used for the hall, Daichi Zone (floors, walls, and some playground equipment), workshop room, and corridors. The FSC® project team, with Hamamatsu City as the manager and our company as the deputy manager, achieved the first international forest certification, "FSC® Project Certification*," for a similar public children's facility in Japan. *FSC® Project Certification ・The FSC® standard is an international forest certification system based in Germany and is the world's highest standard. ・FSC® certification means that wood from properly managed forests is guaranteed to be used. ・Hamamatsu City is particularly focused on using FSC®-certified timber as a concrete action toward the SDGs. <Our project members> [Direction] Suzuki Atsushi [concept design] Watanabe Mika [Planning] Abe Reimi [Production] Takahashi Akinobu, Ota Hironari, Ichijo Takehiro [Sales/Project Management] Ogasawara Akinori, Tashiro Haruka ~Related Links~ [Release] NOMURA Co.,Ltd. opens Hamamatsu Castle and Hamamatsu Children's Museum, the first FSC® Project certified facilities in Japan to use domestic timber

The Wakura Onsen Festival Hall was built as a new tourist hub to introduce the four festivals that Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture is proud of: the Seihakusai Festival, the Notojima Mukouda Fire Festival, the Ishizaki Lantern Festival, and the Okumakabuto Festival, which were registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in December 2016. The facility promotes the charm of Nanao, centered on its festival culture, and offers a variety of enjoyable experiences for children, adults, and foreigners alike, including displays of giant lanterns and a simulated festival experience. <Project members> [Development] Akihide Inoue [Sales/Project Management] Tetsuya Kurita [Planning] Konomi Taki, Kyohei Kishida [Design] Tomoyo Tsukiyama, Tadashi Yuasa, Katsumi Tanden [Production/ construction] Yoshito Inoue, Shin Kameoka, Satoru Inoue

~A station building that is not just a place to wait for trains, but a community space where everyone can spend time comfortably~ Based on the concept of creating a place that fosters community, we conducted workshops and questionnaire surveys with local residents from the planning stage. We identified user needs and reflected them in the design. A corner where books and picture books can be viewed has also been set up to create opportunities for people to come into contact with various cultures through books while spending time in the station building. In order to convey the appeal of local resources through use of the station building, we actively used the local specialty "Obi cedar" throughout the space, planning and producing a space where users can experience the charm of Obi cedar through their own experience. [Customer's Issues/Requests] Before the renovation, Nichinan Station building was a place with no place to stay and only for getting on and off trains, and we received a request to turn it into a place that fosters the local community and makes people feel the "charm of the area." [Solution] In order to communicate the appeal of local resources through the use of the station building, we worked with local design firm Muji Co., Ltd. to actively use the local specialty Obi cedar throughout the space, and to create opportunities for users to experience the charm of Obi cedar through physical experience, we used wood for the station building's facade and window frames, while harmonizing with the forest behind the building. We also implemented a sign plan that would allow the station's presence to be recognized from afar, and produced a space that uses wood as a key theme to harmonize and blend with the surrounding environment. [Customer feedback] People other than JR users are now visiting the station building, and the renovation has made it an attractive space where local people can gather. We would like to continue using the station building as a place for the local community, such as by holding events in the future. <Our project members> [Sales] Ibe Reiko [Planning and production, workshop concept design, and design supervision] Matsumoto Mari ~Related links~ [News releases] ・ NOMURA Co.,Ltd., Ltd. opens old house restoration facility as first project in public-private partnership to revitalize the local community in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture ・Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture and NOMURA Co.,Ltd. conclude "Comprehensive Partnership Agreement on Regional Revitalization" ・Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture and NOMURA Co.,Ltd. sign "Regional Revitalization Corporate Exchange Program" ・ NOMURA Co.,Ltd. works as a creative partner in co-creating local urban development [Media coverage] ・2019.07.05 "Kensetsu Tsushin Shimbun" ・2020.04.01 "Nichinan Television" ・2020.04.07 "Miyazaki Nichinichi Shimbun" [Related achievements] ・Plus D Nichinan Branch ・Kiraku Obi Aiya Residence ・DENKEN PJM Photo: Park concept design Co., Ltd.

Nomi Furusato Museum is a newly established comprehensive museum with a natural displays that introduces the natural characteristics of each region with life-size models of plants and creatures, a humanities displays that introduces cultural property materials such as the historic Nomi Kofun Group and early modern Hakusan faith, a folklore displays that introduces modern and contemporary life, and a children's museum where preschoolers and small children can learn about Nomi's history and nature through play equipment. Since there are valuable cultural property materials such as the prefecture-designated cultural property "Silk Hakusan Mandala," airtight cases suitable for displays cultural properties were installed in the special displays room and permanent displays room. The displays area is 1251 m2. It is a one-story building with a reinforced concrete + wood structure. Our company's scope of work included displays and interiors construction, including construction, modeling, display equipment and diorama creation, video system, video software, graphics, signs, electrical equipment construction, and staging and lighting construction. <Project members> [Development] Akihide Inoue [Sales/Project Management] Tetsuya Kurita [Planning] Kyohei Kishida [Design] Sho Inanobe, Mina Miyagi

The Electric Science Museum is a public relations facility of Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc., which was established in 1986 with the objectives of "supporting the development of the next generation who will carry the future of the region and society," "promoting understanding of the energy and electricity business," and "building good relationships with the region and society." We were in charge of a corner called "Electricity Journey" in the facility. In addition to helping children understand the overall picture of electricity supply (electricity value chain), which supports daily life and industry as a "behind the scenes" of electricity, we also renewed the corner to appeal to the attitude of electric power companies to provide new value by responding to power system reform and digitalization. By overlaying AR on a 16-meter-long diorama, we explain the journey of electricity from fuel procurement to home delivery, and systematically and experientially introduce the image of electric power workers working on disaster recovery in the process, and the state of maintenance and inspection. <Project members> [Development, sales, and project management] Takuya Noda [Planning] Hideki Narita, Seiichiro Mori, Reimi Abe [design, layout] Hideki Narita, Kiyoto Fujii, Yuji Shigemoto [Sign and graphic concept design] Seiichiro Mori [Production and construction] Atsushi Yanome

[Exploring the story of water and life] -An aquarium for adults that changes with the waterscape/enjoys expression- This aquarium is themed on the diverse waterscape of Shikoku, which is surrounded by the sea on all sides and has many clear streams and countless reservoirs. In front of you is the Seto Inland Sea, a beautiful archipelago that Japan is proud of around the world. Enjoy a rich time watching the dolphins living in a pool that blends into the beautiful sea. The interior of the aquarium is designed with "sound, light, scent" and the "flow of displays" to allow visitors to "enjoy the changing expressions." We aimed to create an aquarium where visitors can come into contact with the history and culture woven by living things and people, and awaken their five senses. [Social issues/customer issues/requests] There was an issue of wanting an environmental design that would make the aquarium a place of integrated customer satisfaction that goes beyond just exhibiting living things. Shikoku Aquarium is also the gateway to Shikoku. An environmental design appropriate for such a facility was needed. [Solution] We proposed an environmental design that would allow visitors to "enjoy expression." displays concept was "Exploring the story of water and life," and various contents were created to promote the new Shikoku-ness. ・Welcome Booth Nihonkaisui, which has been dealing with marine resources, is here to convey the charm of the oceans of Shikoku at Shikoku Aquarium. The design expresses the form that is derived by combining the form that Shikoku Aquarium aims for and Nihonkaisui's corporate philosophy. The booth is made up of an aquarium presentation using artificial seawater, which is a company product, and a video presentation that evokes salt art. [Customer feedback] ・Welcome Booth We asked them to create a space that would be displays for the aquarium and also serve as our corporate branding, and it turned out to be a classy booth that harmonizes our main product, salt, with living creatures. It was well received by visitors, and we feel that it has greatly contributed to improving our company's image. <Our project members> [Sales and project management] Tatsuya Fujii, Teruko Takai [design, layout] Kaoru Sone, Sho Inanobe, Yuichiro Ishida, Yoshihime Taka [Production and construction] Takeshi Suezaki / Nomura Techno Co., Ltd.: Shigeo Nagao / Nomura Products Co., Ltd.: Yoshiyuki Yamazaki

Lake Biwa Museum opened in 1996 with the mission of working with local residents to build a better relationship of coexistence between the lake and humans. Since 2015, the museum has undergone renovations spanning three phases over a six-year period. This third phase involves the renovation of displays Rooms A and B. displays Room A, titled "4 Million Years of the Lake and Us displays The Ever-Changing Lake Biwa," introduces the changes in Lake Biwa, its nature, and its creatures 4 million years ago, along with their relationship to the current environment. Each section conveys the story of Lake Biwa and its creatures, which have continued to change dramatically, and the charm of the Lake Biwa field, through the numerous fossils and geological specimens collected since the museum's opening, as well as reconstructed dioramas that allow visitors to experience the environment of the past. displays Room B is titled "20,000 Years of the Lake and Us - A History of Nature and Life," and introduces how humans have interacted with nature, using the forest, waterside, lake, and village as settings. Using the dragon, a symbol of nature from the human perspective, as a navigator, the exhibition traces the environmental history of Lake Biwa and shows how it is connected to our current lives (displays Room C).

This experimental museum aims to foster the sustainability of human and global society. The frontrunners who have gathered at Hosei University have cultivated practical knowledge for surviving in freedom, with a spirit of enterprise. The HOSEI Museum continues this history, looking to the past and future of global society. Its vision is to become a magnetic field for the dialogue of knowledge, connecting both inside and outside the university across disciplines, in order to realize a prosperous and just society. Our company has been involved in everything from site selection to planning, research, consulting, logo concept design, content concept design, and displays design and construction, and continues to expand to other campuses. [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] The HOSEI Museum was established as part of the university's long-term vision (HOSEI2030). Its purpose was to contribute to the advancement of education and research by widely displays, publicizing, and researching the history, educational and research achievements, and academic resources of the Hosei University Educational Corporation. [Customer Feedback] We have worked with NOMURA Co.,Ltd. to connect the university's abundant academic resources and create a museum that serves as a hub for the Hosei brand. This museum is a place where students can learn about the university's rich history and individuality, and where alumni can look back on their time as students and look to the future together. We also hope that it will be a place where people outside of the university can think together about the meaning and value of universities in society through the image of Hosei University. <Project members> [Sales and project management] Takahashi Kentaro [Research and planning] Watanabe Hajime, Nakase Naoko, Kuroda Chiho [Consulting] Watanabe Hajime, Shimizu Shunsuke, Nakase Naoko [design, layout] Shimizu Shunsuke, Kosugi Kyoko, Nakagawa Yuri [Production and construction] Hirao Ken [Replica production] Nomura Techno Co., Ltd.: Endo Nobuyuki