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The Annual Layer Museum is the world's first museum dedicated to a single theme: "annual layers." Annual layers are layers of mud that have accumulated at the bottom of lakes over long periods of time. The annual layers of Lake Suigetsu, one of the scenic Mikata Five Lakes (Fukui Prefecture), record an enormous period of time—70,000 years—the longest in the world, and are deposited to a depth of 45 meters, recognized worldwide as the world standard for dating. One hundred thin slices of "shining soil = annual layers" are displays facing the lake, becoming a regional symbol that transcends the boundaries of a typical museum. Here, the landscape is also an displays. You can feel the changing passage of time, and as the sun sets, displays change their appearance along with the landscape. A harmonious worldview has been created where the boundaries between displays, architecture, and landscape are blurred. [Customer Feedback] "Annual layers" is a generally unfamiliar and difficult theme, but after repeated discussions and considerations to create displays that would satisfy visitors, we were able to create displays that is both academic and easy to understand, and has received high praise in visitor surveys and other feedback. <Our Project Members> [Sales & Project Management] Akihide Inoue [Planning] Kyohei Kishida [concept design] Sho Inanobe [Production & construction] Takeshi Suezaki, Nanae Hori, Riku Murata

Moominvalley Park opened on March 16, 2019, in Hannō City, Saitama Prefecture. Our company was in charge of the entire park's planning, design, production planning, and construction. [Client's Challenges/Themes] As this is the world's first permanent Moomin theme park, there were no precedents, and it was necessary to obtain approval from the Moomin Characters copyright holder from scratch regarding what kind of facility it should be and what kind of attractions would be best. In addition, the scope of responsibility was wide-ranging, requiring a large, well-coordinated team. [Solution] Through the deep understanding of the original work by the project members and repeated careful confirmation work with the copyright holder, we ultimately received very high praise from the copyright holder, leading to smooth approval. Furthermore, by assigning a project team from the entire NOMURA Co.,Ltd. Group, we created a situation where communication could be maintained at all times in every field. [Client's Voice] The project members' deep understanding of the Moomin characters and stories, and their affectionate approach to content creation, earned the trust of the licensor, and the approval process proceeded smoothly. The facility has received high praise from guests for being "a place where you can feel the love for the characters." <Our Project Members> [Sales & Project Management] Shingo Terasaki, Shioto Kawashima, Mirai Suzuki, Morifumi Nihei, Junichi Manabe, Haruhiko Kako [Planning & Design] Masaki Kawahara, Kyosuke Horie, Tomohisa Sasa, Sakae Kirioka, Kentaro Yamada, Yoko Suzuki, Masahiro Sugihara, Yuki Handa, Manami Nagao, Eri Isoyama, Satoshi Nakagawa, Aya Oikawa, Noriko Osaki, Kazumi Shimada, Yuki Toyoda, Rina Saito, Ryosuke Naga [Graphic concept design] Minori Konno, Misao Kaneko, Ayaka Hagiya, Mayu Toyoda, Fujie Suzuki [Production & construction] Shunsaku Kimura, Tetsuji Inoue, Chuzo Seki, Kunihiko Hashimoto Nomura Products: Kiyohiko Hoshi, Naohiro Mori, Takeshi Niimi, Kiyomi Naoyuki, Wataru Yoshida [Systems Engineering] Kenji Suzuki, Isao Yokota Nomura Techno: Katsuji Oguchi, Masahiro Takano [Structural Calculation Services] Kiichi Fujihira

Starbucks Reserve(R) Roastery Tokyo, which combines coffee bean roasting capabilities, opened along the Meguro River in Nakameguro, Tokyo. This is the first Starbucks store to open in Japan and the fifth in the world. Each floor of the four-story store offers a different experience. Located in a vibrant and creative neighborhood, this charming concept design was inspired by the famous rows of cherry trees that line the Meguro River in full bloom. The space concept design aims to blend with the natural beauty of various parts of Japan, and is symbolized by an expansive glass surface that extends to the ceiling and a warm wooden terrace seating area. In the center of the store, a 17-meter-high cascade stretches to the fourth floor, where coffee beans are stored. 121 hand-hammered copper plates cover the surface. Pipes carrying coffee beans run around the cask and throughout the restaurant, while the main bar on the first floor offers a variety of coffee brewing methods, and the authentic artisan bread available at the Italian bakery Princi (R), the first of its kind in Japan, is another attraction. In the area with a large roasting machine, visitors can also enjoy communicating with baristas and roasters over the counter; the Tibana Bar on the second floor offers a unique tea experience and a taste of the traditional Japanese tea journey, while the Alibiamo Bar, the first of its kind in Japan on the third floor, offers mixology and Craft Cocktails on the 3rd floor, where you can immerse yourself in a world of mixology and craft cocktails. In addition, the AMU Inspiration Lounge on the top four floors will serve as a venue for casual talks about social issues, a community outreach center, and a coffee training facility. 　The store will be the first Starbucks Roastery in Tokyo to be built from the ground up with a local architect, and the store exterior will be a collaboration with Kengo Kuma, a leading Japanese architect. concept design The space is a fusion of Japanese nature and tradition with modern concept design architecture, creating a space where people can explore and enjoy the experience of coffee. Based on the concept of a roasting factory and seating area coexisting in the same space, we sought a dynamic and entertaining composition incorporating the roastery's symbolic "cask" and bean pressure pipes, as well as an odd combination of delicate and understated Japanese materials. Solution: The cask is surrounded by a cherry blossom petal motif inspired by the cherry trees along the Meguro River. The cask itself was concept design patterned in such a way that the eye is guided upward, like the steam rising from a cup of coffee. The furniture is also interiors ・In addition to incorporating traditional Japanese craftsmanship and material processing throughout, we have added contemporary touches to create a new concept design, like the copper cascade and origami motif on the ceiling. We have created a space that will surprise, inspire, and engage visitors in the coffee experience. The first time you step into the shop, you will be overwhelmed by the overwhelming space. The fusion of Japanese nature and tradition with the modern concept design and the creation of each and every detail has been echoed by customers as one of the values of the immersive experience. In addition to the coffee and tea products, the entire world view of the building, which is surprising and exciting, is one of the main experiences of the Roastery Tokyo. ＜Our project members＞ 【interiors schematic design Cooperation, artwork concept design】 Eiji Kawasaki, Mai Takahashi 【working drawings】 Kyoko Aikawa, Yo Yamamoto, Yuki Yamaguchi, Junya Hagiwara 【 Production construction】 Ryohei Azechi, Jun Endo, Osamu Kojima 【 Project management, sales】 Seiji Yamaguchi, Yukako Ninomiya

Hoshino Resorts' new concept, "OMO," a hotel specializing in urban tourism, was launched in the spring of 2018. The first hotel to open under this new concept, "OMO7 Asahikawa," is a rebranding project of a long-established local hotel. The brand concept is "An urban tourism hotel that elevates the excitement of travel, not just a place to sleep." It incorporates various playful and engaging elements throughout the space to further enhance the appeal of service content that connects travelers and locals and makes exploring the city more enjoyable, proposing a new communication concept design for the hotel market.

[Project Description] The municipal central library is located on the first floor of the Kikuchi City Lifelong Learning Center KiCROSS. concept design incorporates large, curved, undulating bookshelves inspired by the flow of the river in the Kikuchi Valley, a source of pride for Kikuchi City, creating a diverse space that fosters various experiences. The bookshelves gently divide the space, inviting people in and defining the character of the area, from the lively area near the entrance to the quiet space for immersing oneself in reading. The bookshelves create various spaces by changing their shape, such as by having holes, forming staircases, and creating enclosed areas. NOMURA Co.,Ltd. was also commissioned concept design displays corner, facility VI concept design, library signage, and brochures. The open-shelf storage capacity is up to 85,000 books. <Our Project Members> [Sales & Project Management] Masanori Yokoyama, Haruka Amano [Direction] Kazunobu Nakamura [Planning] Yuichi Kameyama, Mima Inagaki [design, layout] Kazunobu Nakamura [Production & construction] Shunichiro Nagayama, Kensaku Yajima, Koichi Yamada

[Project Overview] Launched in 2014 with the opening of Moxy Milano, Moxy Hotels is a new brand from Marriott International targeting millennials. Based on the concept of a boutique hotel for budget-conscious travelers, it is an innovative brand that combines stylish concept design with services available at reasonable prices. It offers compact yet fully functional rooms, a lively 24-hour lobby space, and modern yet warm hospitality, providing a heartfelt, comfortable, and energetic hotel experience. Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho, with its slightly edgy practicality, is a designer hotel that can be enjoyed with the casual feeling of visiting Tokyo's downtown area. <Our Project Members> [Sales] Kumiko Watanabe, Issei Higashijima [design, layout] Naoko Ishii, Nao Kameda

[Project Overview] Nihonbashi Toyama-kan is a comprehensive information hub centered around a restaurant where visitors can experience the flavors of Toyama, and also offers retail sales, tourist information, and exchange events. Throughout the space, Toyama-produced materials and traditional crafts are used, making it a new hub that conveys the "high-quality lifestyle of Toyama" and not just sells goods, but also conveys the beauty of Toyama's nature, diverse culture, and the allure of its food, making people want to visit Toyama Prefecture. Our company assisted with consulting, design, layout, building execution, event management, and public relations support. [Challenge/Theme] "A place to convey the high-quality lifestyle of Toyama" The theme was to revitalize industry, tourism, etc., by conveying experiences rather than just selling goods. [Solution] We implemented a proposal to "revitalize the facility by introducing a new purpose that will serve as a focal point." By utilizing our CSV solutions for creating public spaces, "Forester Project" (*1) and "Japan Value Project" (*2), we have created a project that is not just a local products store, but can be used for various regional revitalization measures that Toyama Prefecture aims to achieve, such as tourism, industry, and migration. Our designers visited sawmills in Toyama Prefecture to select locally sourced wood, including cedar and zelkova, for the tables and chairs that are actually used in the building. "Forester Project" (*1) A project to develop facilities that strongly imprint a regional brand while supporting the forestry industry by manufacturing interiors, furniture, and fixtures for facilities using domestically produced timber with regional characteristics. "Japan Value Project" (*2) An initiative to collaborate with businesses nationwide that handle traditional techniques and materials and provide a platform for them to be featured in facilities. <Our Project Members> [Development/Project Management] Ryuichi Fujinaka [Sales Promotion] Noboru Sato, Nobuyuki Tanaka [Planning] Echiyo Suzuki, Ryuichi Fujinaka [Creative Direction] Echiyo Suzuki [design, layout] Yutaka Hanaoka [Signage/Graphic concept design] Hisae Ito (Cross) [Production/ construction] Yukio Marumori [Other (Event Planning, Public Relations Support, etc.)] Ryuichi Fujinaka

<Project Description> The Kyoto Railway Museum, where visitors can experience the progress of Japan's modernization through the history of railways, has opened in Kyoto, a city that values tradition while constantly innovating. The basic concept is "a railway cultural hub that walks hand in hand with the community." With the basic mission of "contributing to the revitalization of the region through business activities centered on railways," it aims for coexistence with the community. Our company assisted with consulting, planning and design, and displays production. <Our Project Members> [Development] Akihiko Nishimura [Sales & Project Management] Noriyuki Iwamoto [Direction] Takahiro Kurihara [Planning] Yukihiro Yoshimoto, Kyohei Kishida [Consulting] Takahiro Kurihara, Yukihiro Yoshimoto, Ryuichi Okuda [Art Direction] Ryuichi Okuda [design, layout] Takaki Mizuno, Kenji Takahashi [Sign & Graphic concept design] Shota Umetani, Mieko Yoshioka [Production & construction] Akio Hirayama, Akimitsu Kishi, Michitaka Funakura, Masanori Nakajima, Soji Wakasugi, Daisuke Inoue, Hideo Hara, Katsuyoshi Tsuge [Maintenance Planning] Akihiro Hokawa, Tomokazu Araki [Operational Planning] Tsutomu Makura [public relations] Hitomi Matsuura, Yuri Yoshida, Satoko Sone

[Project Overview] The Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum opened as Japan's only museum dedicated to carpentry tools, based on the theme of "connecting people and nature, connecting tradition and innovation." Carpentry tools have a harsh fate: the higher the quality, the more they are used until they wear out and eventually disappear. To pass on the wonder of these disappearing carpentry tools and the "spirit of craftsmanship" to future generations, the museum is designed to allow visitors to experience the skills, wisdom, and dedication to their work through life-size models and tools, videos, photographs, workshops, and other sensory experiences. Our company assisted with design, layout, interior administration, construction, and construction supervision. [Client Feedback] They delved deeply into each theme, pursuing the best possible concept design for each displays, not just superficial aspects. Even during construction, they carried out the work very carefully, including checking prototypes. By introducing participatory displays that were not present in the old building, the number of family visitors increased, and the expected results were achieved.

Opened in November 2005, this museum brings together invaluable materials on Nagasaki's international exchanges. It attracted attention for being the first prefectural-level museum to adopt a designated manager system that included a curatorial department. NOMURA Co.,Ltd. has been involved in the facility's operation as the designated manager since its opening. While utilizing our comprehensive capabilities to hold exhibitions and events, we also actively engage in activities with the cooperation of citizens, such as having volunteers recreate trials in skits at the restored magistrate's office. Furthermore, it plays a role as a research center for "Nagasaki Studies," and operates with a system that ensures the continuity of cultural administration in cooperation with the facility's owner.