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This tourist facility is themed around drift ice and the creatures of the Sea of Okhotsk. The concept of this facility is "Discovery Dive," an immersive experience of stepping into the world beneath the drift ice. Visitors can experience the extraordinary world of drift ice and the unknown world beneath it. "Drift Ice Underwater Live" allows visitors to enjoy a live, immersive experience as if they were diving beneath the drift ice, guided by divers and marine life, through 360-degree video from a diver's perspective. "A world of life and beauty woven by the miracles of nature" unfolds in the space, captivating visitors. Furthermore, by introducing the beauty created by the natural environment of the drift ice and the creatures that live there through dynamic drift ice images and graphics, the facility stimulates intellectual curiosity, and the thoughtfully designed displays are intended to raise each visitor's awareness of global environmental issues through memorable experiences.

With the establishment of Benda Industries' new Head Office and technical research institute, we have created a new displays space, "BENDA INNOVATION TEC GALLERY." Our company was in charge of concept design and interiors displays construction. To powerfully communicate "Made in Japan's technological prowess to the world" and to increase the interest, satisfaction, and empathy of business partners and employees, we created a memorable space based on the corporate color, Benda Blue. We aimed for a space that will be a starting point for further leaps forward 100 years from now, where innovation spreads and intersects from the center of the gallery, connecting the world in a circle (ring).

This project is an upcycling initiative that displays "SCRAP," a byproduct of building and interiors materials, into "FURNITURE" for reuse and return to the Earth. According to the Ministry of the Environment, Japan's industrial waste generation in fiscal year 2020 amounted to 373.82 million tons*, with nearly 1 million tons of scrap generated per day. We, as creators who work with a variety of materials daily in our concept design work, believe we have a responsibility to take the lead in communicating to society and our communities about the recycling of limited Earth resources. We have formed a team of young creators within the company and are planning and operating this project as a social contribution activity. We enclose and complement shredded waste materials as furniture in a transparent surface made of recycled vinyl, and displays in an art-style displays to convey our message, touring offices and public spaces both domestically and internationally. This project is a traveling sustainability initiative that involves displays materials for a certain period, then returning them to interiors and construction sites as interiors resources, and finally encapsulating, supplementing, and displays the next batch of waste materials. To reach a wider audience, a launch displays was held in the entrance space of our own office to solicit sponsoring companies, and we have received support from many sponsoring companies, local residents, and educational institutions. By allowing people to "see, learn about, and touch" "interiors waste materials" that they don't usually see in their daily lives, we are creating an installation-style displays that allows everyone to intuitively grasp the message, hoping to provide an "opportunity" to think about a better future and a sustainable society. *Source: Ministry of the Environment, "Total Emissions in FY2020"

Located adjacent to Fuji Speedway, a leading motorsports hub in Japan, this newly constructed facility combines a hotel and a motorsports museum. It offers a unique experience by blending the allure and value of motorsports with the hospitality provided by the Hyatt brand. Transcending the boundaries between interiors (hotel decor) and museum displays, concept design work treats every aspect of the space as a medium for conveying the allure and value of motorsports. The artwork scattered throughout the facility carries messages built from extensive research and data on motorsports, making it enjoyable for both amateurs and experts. Furthermore, it is the world's first museum to displays and introduce motorsports in a holistic history, transcending manufacturer boundaries. Rather than relying on explanatory texts, the aim is to create displays displays that allows visitors to intuitively grasp the value that motorsports culture has brought to society throughout history. displays structure combines vehicles with historical contexts, allowing visitors to explore and survey the evolution of motorsports. The main zone, in particular, is impressively presented with immersive theater-style displays incorporating video and audio.

This is a project of a hot spring inn newly opened in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture. On the west side of the facility, you can see Hinomisaki Lighthouse, which is the tallest stone lighthouse in Japan. ", a book lounge, a restaurant, a large public bath with an open-air bath, and a total of 39 guest rooms.

"A dining space embodying the generous nature of the Setouchi region" The Setouchi region is blessed with beautiful scenery woven from many islands, a mild climate, and abundant nature. Mori no Machi Plaza, the commercial and healthcare facility building of the multi-purpose complex Mori no Machi Grace, houses a unique large food hall (approximately 2800 m²) that brings together the charms of Okayama and the Setouchi region. In this food hall, we have planned a comfortable and expansive dining space, drawing inspiration from the generous nature of the region. In the approximately 70-meter-high atrium, ceiling louvers have been planned to evoke the gentle and majestic waves of the Setouchi region. The gently extending wave concept design connects the entire store and envelops the entire seating area in a welcoming atmosphere. In the center, a "hill" has been created that connects the first and second floors like a geographical feature, creating a new community space. As a gathering place that can be used for various purposes, it will be a place where people can find their favorite spot to spend time, whether it's having a light meal, reading, or relaxing. Furthermore, the chairs and sofas are made from denim, a representative industry of Okayama, allowing guests to experience the unique charm of this region. We hope that this food hall will harmonize with the rich environment of the entire "Mori no Machi Grace" complex, and that it will be a beloved dining space where people can enjoy the charm of the Setouchi region, connect through food, and cultivate hope for the future.

WEAZER, developed by ARTH Co., Ltd., is an off-grid residential module that generates electricity using solar power and produces water by filtering and sterilizing rainwater, making it installable even in locations without electricity, gas, or water infrastructure. In addition, it is characterized by its ability to be installed in a short construction period of just a few days, as it is manufactured in a factory and transported. By incorporating this latest technology, it realizes a world where people can stay anywhere in the world without harming nature, simply by "placing" it, and the first model has now opened in West Izu as a single-unit rental accommodation. Our company was in charge of design supervision and FF&E design and production for this facility.

As the main platform for the "RED°" brand, Japan's largest esports park has been created inside Tokyo Tower, an icon of Tokyo/Japan. This entertainment facility aims to be the forefront stage for the evolution of esports into a national culture, offering an "otherworldly entertainment experience" packed with fun in every aspect, from playing the latest game titles to enjoying tournaments and events in a stadium equipped with the world's most advanced XR technology. While making the most of the building's age, the design avoids making the overall space too polished, preserving the character and texture of the materials that come with age, and creating concept design that makes you aware that it is an interior space of Tokyo Tower. The strength created by showcasing the texture of metal and mortar and the structure itself makes the space seem as if it is encroaching on Tokyo Tower. Anticipating collaborations with companies and manufacturers, a versatile yet edgy neutral color is used as the base, and the brand color "TOKYO RED," which is also the name of the facility, is effectively incorporated into the space, making a strong impression of the RED° brand. By combining it with video effects, we have created a new, futuristic space.

This is a renovation project for the 1st to 4th floors of the Kinokuniya Shinjuku main store, based on the concept of returning to the origins of the future. As a new long-established bookstore, we will: 1) Be a hub for transmitting culture, art, and information that is appropriate for the times 2) Be a bookstore that will continue to be loved by many customers who love books 3) Continue to maintain and develop the Kinokuniya Building I put the theme in the mission of the store renovation.

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA, based on the concept of "The pinnacle of Kyoto resides in the East," is a hotel where guests can experience the beauty that transcends time and space and is passed down to the hearts of modern Japanese people in various forms, in Higashiyama, Kyoto, a place where many cultural and artistic facilities are concentrated and diverse cultures can be felt. The hotel is designed for guests to stay as their purpose is to experience this beauty in various forms. Upon entering the hotel, guests are greeted by a calm, plaster-like lobby that displays original art pieces that can only be seen at this hotel, allowing them to experience culture through works unique to the hotel and heightening their anticipation for the stay to come. The original program "Kyoto Iroha," which enhances the appeal of your stay by touching the unique aesthetic sense of Kyoto, approaches the culture that has long thrived in Kyoto and Japan from five different perspectives, tailored to the five senses, allowing you to enjoy and feel it. You can actually see, smell, taste, touch, hear, and use your hands, and learn and enjoy Kyoto's culture from the "Iroha" through menus that can only be experienced here. In Higashiyama, where you can enjoy a refined sensibility, this hotel is the gateway to a journey to the pinnacle of Kyoto, offering a "deepening" journey.

concept design This is a project for the interior and exterior of a salon for Nomura Real Estate Development Co. Based on the common concept of "wrapping and concealing" the interior and exterior to welcome customers, we developed four "skins": "a white pipe skin to conceal the facade," "a black plaster skin to create a gallery space," "a curtain skin to welcome customers," "a copper perforated metal skin to conceal customers in the waiting area," and "a white pipe skin to conceal the interior and exterior. The space is composed of four "concealment elements": a white pipe skin that conceals the facade, a black plaster skin that creates a gallery space, a curtain skin that welcomes visitors, and a perforated metal skin in a copper tone that conceals visitors in the waiting area. The space is a natural fusion of function and design, with a sense of security as if customers are hidden from the outside and enveloped once inside.

This project involved the renovation of the commercial area of the Matsushita IMP Building, an office building located in Osaka Business Park. Since a previously planned train station still remains underground, concept design motif was chosen with the hope that the building would become a hub where people gather, just as it was originally intended. Throughout the building, the circular columns extending across multiple floors feature a powerful mortar-like finish and metal framing, creating a base for a colonnaded space reminiscent of a train station. In the western atrium, this framing forms a continuous arch shape, like the arcade of a train station, creating a sense of unity with the existing curved ceiling. Within this, the black/gold/verdigris colors, stone walls, and plum blossom shapes of the adjacent Osaka Castle were incorporated into the FF&E (front and rear window) and structural elements, creating an affinity with the memories this land has inherited for 400 years. Furthermore, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, as many companies have developed environments that allow employees to work outside the office, the project explored how a commercial office building can adapt to new work styles by creating workspaces in the common areas of the commercial space. Throughout the commercial area, we have placed furniture that can accommodate a wide range of needs, from meetings to individual work. Each piece of furniture incorporates various features, such as sofas with L-shaped expandable tabletops, high-back chairs that restrict the view to enhance concentration, and counter chairs with coat hangers. We have also considered comfort by placing plants like partitions, making it a space that can be used primarily as a workspace on weekdays and as a resting place for tourists on weekends. We aimed to create an open workspace where a diverse range of people can gather, including office workers in the IMP Building, people working in Osaka Business Park, and even visitors, fostering new ways of working and new forms of communication.

This project involves renovating an old farmhouse in the Kodohi district of Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, into a rental accommodation facility. This district was once a quiet area where a local magistrate resided, and the plan is to provide a stay that incorporates the surrounding environment, allowing guests to experience a slower pace of life that transcends time. The main house will be equipped with a kitchen and will offer services such as dinner by a visiting chef and alcohol service from a mobile bar. For interiors, local materials will be used, such as earthen walls made from local soil and a dining table made from locally sourced cherry wood, attempting to create a space using local materials, just as in the Edo period. [Social Issues/Client Issues/Requests] In order to make the most of the old farmhouse as a rental facility, the client requested an attractive spatial concept design that takes into account the characteristics of the site. [Solutions] While utilizing the charm of the existing building, the design incorporates a spatial configuration that maximizes the surrounding views and finishes that utilize local soil and other materials. <Our Project Members> [Sales & Project Management] Shinya Hiratsuka, Nobuyuki Yagi [Overall Supervision] Norio Koito [Planning] Saki Ninomiya [design, layout] Hirofumi Inoue ~Related Links~ [Press Releases] ・ NOMURA Co.,Ltd. 's Social Good Activities: The Case of LOQUAT Villa SUGURO Creating an Auberge Space that Reflects the Charm of the Region ・Projects for NOMURA Co.,Ltd. handled spatial concept design receive numerous awards, including a Silver Award, at the "Japan Spatial concept design Awards 2022" [Related Achievements] ・LOQUAT Nishi-Izu

Located near Shijo Omiya in Kyoto, this project renovated an entire alley lined with townhouses built over 110 years ago into an inn. Passing through the reception building, you will find 23 guest rooms, a warehouse, and a restaurant building lined up along the stone-paved alley, creating a gorgeous view reminiscent of the entertainment district of the Edo period. There are five types of guest rooms, all themed on the natural beauty of Kyoto, allowing you to experience the charm of the region in both tangible and intangible culture. The restaurant building in the center of the alley houses a Japanese beef restaurant, making it a unique space that promotes Japanese culture, including food, to the world. The site is approximately 1,400 m2 and includes 26 wooden buildings, making this the largest renovation project in Kyoto's history, attracting attention from Kyoto City.

This project involved the revitalization of a samurai residence, over 140 years old, located in the castle town of Obi Castle in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, into a tourist hub and hot spring inn. Each of the five guest rooms is concept design with a theme reflecting the local area, incorporating the town's color "purple," "cedar" which supports the industry, "tea trees" which are used in hedges as part of the local culture, "bitter orange" which is the city's citrus fruit, and "moss," which is important to the town's landscape. This project utilized subsidies from the "Shopping Street Revitalization and Tourism Consumption Creation Project," and our company participated extensively in the project, from hardware to software, including creating cards and maps to encourage exploration of the area in collaboration with local shops, developing cooking experiences, and installing lanterns as streetlights starting from the inn. The inn has been successfully revitalized and is poised to become a central element in future town development.