Works#Fairwood

The event was held at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, sponsored by Mitsui Fudosan and Discover Japan, with the aim of creating an opportunity to think about a society that can live sustainably with greenery. It was a real event based on the theme of "Living with Wood," a special feature in the magazine "Discover Japan" published in August 2023. The atrium on the first floor was used as an introduction area to symbolize this event. In order to create a space that envelops the woodcarvings, we adopted the concept of "how to interact with wood," which is experienced with the five senses while being surrounded by the scent, sound, and light of wood. We were in charge of displays design, layout, and construction of this spatial production. In addition, a panel exhibition in the underground passage of Tokyo Midtown Hibiya introduced our R&D activities, "concept design by Hand," and displays actual prototypes.

This is a renewal project for Tobu Skytree Line's "Asakusa Station" and Tobu Nikko Line's "Tobu Nikko Station" in line with the start of Tobu Railway's new limited express train, Spacia X. The concept of this project is "connecting," and the aim is to create a connection between the space before boarding the Spacia X and after disembarking. The concept of "connecting" also has several overlapping meanings, such as "connecting" to the journey of Nikko, "connecting the old and new station building concept design," "connecting the history and culture of the area along the line to the future," and "connecting the skills and thoughts of the creators to the users." As a station building concept design that embodies "connecting," it actively uses materials from Tochigi Prefecture and incorporates motifs from the nature, history, and culture of Nikko into concept design, aiming for "environmental conservation" and "cultural dissemination" as a new initiative of Tobu Railway. In order to communicate this initiative, we were also in charge of producing graphic posters with the theme of "connecting," which were displays in the Asakusa Station and Tobu Nikko Station premises.

LOGI'Q Minamiibaraki, the flagship facility of Tokyu Land Corporation's LOGI'Q brand, will be completed in January 2024 as one of the largest logistics facilities in the Kansai region, and we were responsible for design, layout construction, sign concept design, etc. We designed cafeterias on the first and fourth floors with different concept design themes that characterize the facility. Considering that the first floor area faces the mountainous area, we used plenty of wood and realized a spacious space that takes advantage of the high ceilings, while the fourth floor area is located on the urban and industrial area side, so we finished it with a sharp and modern composition using metal and stone. In addition, we concept design a large, eye-catching logo outdoors and a lounge located at the main entrance, providing a comfortable experience for customers visiting the facility and creating a space that will encourage communication through art and displays.

In order to contribute to the promotion of SDGs in Higashiyodogawa Ward, Osaka Prefecture, and to create a space where visitors can feel relaxed and comfortable, Higashiyodogawa Ward Office has renovated the waiting areas on the first and second floors with wood. The renovation concept is "Treeful." This is a coined word that means "full" with trees (tree), and conveys the message that just as a wide variety of trees gather together to create a rich, strong, and sustainable mountain, the diversity of the people living in this city creates a rich society. By incorporating a wealth of wood from Osaka Prefecture into areas of Higashiyodogawa Ward Office that are visible to many users, and with the cooperation of ward residents through workshops, a space filled with the diverse charms of wood, "Treeful," was born. *This project was implemented using the "Forest Environment Grant Tax."

Building 15 of Sophia University's Yotsuya Campus is based on the theme of "turning the city into a forest," and aims to contribute to achieving the SDGs and realizing a carbon-free society, as well as to become a sustainable landmark for the region. It opened in the fall of 2022 as a base for adult education and community interaction. The facility is a three-story wooden, fire-resistant structure designed and construction by Sumitomo Forestry, and uses "Kigurumi FR®," an original pure wood fire-resistant laminated lumber made from cedar from Tama for the main structural parts. The façade, which is covered with crisscrossing wooden lattices, is concept design to express "diversity," "interaction with others," "truth," and "tradition," which are linked to Sophia University's founding principles. The first floor will operate a cafe that is open to the public, and will provide the space for a disaster prevention warehouse to nearby neighborhood associations as part of community contribution activities. The second and third floors are also used as classrooms for the "Professional Studies" course for working adults. We were in charge of design, layout, and construction of the third floor, which is used as a classroom for working adults. We aimed to create a space that would be a place to gather, learn from each other, and talk, and to foster wisdom. We also linked the story of the architecture to the materials that make up the space, using Nishikawa timber (cedar and cypress) from concept design, which, together with materials from Tama, helped build the city of Edo.

BLUE NOTE PLACE is a new type of restaurant that blends food, music and culture, proposing a casual style of enjoying high-quality live music and DJ sets while dining, while harmonizing with the town of Ebisu where people with diverse values and lifestyles gather. The interior of the restaurant makes luxurious use of the open two-story space, and is fully equipped with spaces to accommodate a variety of uses, including dining, a bar, a lounge, private rooms and a terrace. While the restaurant primarily operates as a dining and bar, it is a space that seamlessly combines food and music, where customers can casually enjoy live music and DJ sets with a table charge. We were in charge of design, layout.

This is a community revitalization and disaster prevention base that was born in Koshimizu Town, Hokkaido, and is a community revitalization and disaster prevention base that has been working in partnership with the public and public, with the aim of creating a lively and sustainable town by creating a place for people to live both in everyday life and in times of disaster. In addition to the town hall functions, the town hall will be equipped with a cafe, laundry, fitness gym, community space, etc., transforming the town hall from a traditional "place you don't go to unless you have something to do" to a new "place you come to naturally." We aim to become a central facility where the town hall and residents can work together to revitalize the town while facing the challenges of depopulation and aging.

Mitsubishi Estate commissioned MEC Industry, a group company, to propose and develop new office interiors materials products. From among the many ideas, we worked on developing partitions and OA floors for sale as wooden products. At the Non-Residential Wooden Architecture Fair 2023 to be held in May 2023, we worked with Mitsubishi Estate and other booth stakeholders to consider design, layout that could be installed in order to displays the mockups created during the development process in the Mitsubishi Estate Group booth. After this fair, the stakeholders provided feedback and brushed up the mockups in terms of concept design, construction, and procurement for actual sales, which led to their installation at Mitsubishi Estate's headquarters. NOMURA also cooperated with the design and construction of the installation.

Nishio Rentall, a comprehensive rental company focusing on construction machinery and event materials, has opened a research and development facility in Osaka to carry out technology development and demonstration experiments to advance sharing solutions in preparation for the Osaka/Kansai Expo to be held in 2025. It was built on the island. In the area of Building A-1, which we were in charge of, there is a pedestrian deck connecting the nearest station, Cosmo Square Station, and the Osaka Prefectural Sakishima Government Building, which is open to anyone including nearby residents other than employees. I was in charge of the shared space space and lobby that serves as the facility's reception desk.

In order to provide guests with the hotel's concept of "experiencing Hokkaido," we planned the ultimate locally produced hotel with sustainability in mind while cherishing the culture and ideas that have been cherished in this area. In addition to using wood, stone, and soil from Hokkaido as building materials for the exterior, interiors, and structure, we aimed to use all materials to the fullest, such as making furniture that effectively utilizes building material scraps. In addition, some of the furniture in the hotel lounge is made in Asahikawa, a famous furniture town, using wood from Hokkaido, and the regular market event is held in collaboration with local producers, creating a connection between the hotel and the local area in various ways, both in terms of soft and hard aspects. In addition to using ingredients from Hokkaido (agricultural products, marine products, dairy products, etc.), the restaurant uses ingredients that allow you to see the faces of the producers, and the guest rooms are equipped with wooden speakers and record players associated with the jazz city of Sapporo, and beautiful photos of various parts of Hokkaido by five photographers are displayed as art, weaving in mechanisms that allow guests to deeply experience Hokkaido through their five senses. For those whose destination is Sapporo and those whose starting point is Sapporo, this hotel offers a one-of-a-kind experience that can only be found in Sapporo, the gateway to Hokkaido.

We were in charge of planning, concept design and construction of the entrance renewal for Oji Holdings Co., Ltd.'s head office (main building). The concept was "forest field." In order to express the company's desire to work with forest resources in the entrance, we aimed to create a realistic space where people can feel the healing power of the forest while staying in an office building in the city center by effectively arranging native live trees and wooden fixtures. The wooden fixtures used were conifers such as Japanese Sakhalin fir and larch, and broadleaf trees such as Japanese oak and birch, taken from the company's forests. We used an abundance of solid wood to create a beautiful and warm space that only wood can provide.

This facility was born on the first floor of the main building of the Kawasaki Plant and combines Fujitsu Sports with a flexible communication space. Based on the concept of "a place where everyone with diverse values can gather on an equal footing and be positive toward their dreams," displays corner, which features items related to various sports teams and athletes, as well as items that deepen understanding of parasports, has been designed to be accessible to wheelchair users without stress. Some of the explanation tables and benches are made of precious wood that was carefully grown at a children's independence support facility in Engaru Town, Hokkaido, which has a deep connection to the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. In addition, an event space has been added to ensure that the space can be used for various workshops and events. [Social Issues / Customer Issues / Requests] We received a request to incorporate Fujitsu's new work style reform concept, "Work Life Shift," which aims to address the well-being of each individual and work autonomously. [Solution] We proposed a flexibility exercise class by cheerleading in the event space, providing an opportunity to improve employee well-being during lunch breaks. [Customer's comments] We were able to effectively convey the philosophy of the corporate sports room through the spatial decoration. It has also become an effective communication platform and has been very well received. <Our project members> [Sales/Project Management] Yuya Ono [Planning/ design, layout] Hiroyuki Tamura, Akane Yamaguchi, Junichi Ito [Sign/Graphic concept design] Akane Yamaguchi, Junichi Ito [Production/ construction] Toshiaki Hatada

It is a project to revitalize the samurai residences of more than 140 years old that remain in the castle town of Obi Castle in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, into a sightseeing base and hot spring inn in the town. Each of the five guestrooms has a concept design theme of local characteristics, and is made up of the town's hon-purple color, cedar trees that support industry, tea trees that are planted in hedges, the city's orange citrus variety, and moss, which is important to the town's landscape. This project was funded by a subsidy from the "Shopping Street Revitalization and Tourism Consumption Creation Project." We participated in a wide range of projects, from hardware to software, including the creation of cards and maps that encourage local shops and area excursions as tourist base functions, the development of culinary experiences, and the creation of a new lantern as a street light starting from this hotel. we are regenerating the city as a core entity for future community development. [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] To contribute to the tourism activity of the city by utilizing existing buildings, such as the main house, which is 140 years old, that the city has received from individuals. It is a project to be promoted together with the Shopping Association as the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's "Shopping Street Revitalization and Tourism Consumption Creation Project." How can good things be made in the context of restrictions within the Preservation Districts for Historic Buildings, etc. and restrictions on changes to buildings by the City's Cultural Properties Division? In addition, a comprehensive study was required on how to improve the stay experience. [Solution] I participated in the survey of existing buildings, worked with the building manager to establish a route to change the use of the building from the status of a building in violation, worked with the city to cover construction costs, and took charge of Building interiors Design construction from concept design. After an application for confirmation of the change of use, the project met the criteria for a grant from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and the renovation work was realized through coordination with the City's Cultural Properties Division. As a project to revitalize the local community through the use of traditional buildings, we used a lot of locally grown Obi cedar and contributed to the circulation of the local economy. < Project Member > 【 Project Management 】 Nobuyuki Yagi 【 Sales and Project Management 】 Moriya Sakata 【 Overall design supervision 】 Takaaki Tani 【 Architecture design, layout 】 Norio Koito 【 Interior design, layout 】 Takaaki Tani, Nanako Wajun 【FFE concept design 】 Saki Ninomiya 【 Production ・ construction 】 Kazuya Fujii

"EXPRESS WORK" is a new workplace for JR Central's EX service (Express Reservation and Smart EX) members*1. Located in the Marunouchi Chuo Building, it consists of two sections: the drop-in "EXPRESS WORK-Lounge" and the small rental office "EXPRESS WORK-Office." We have been involved since the concept formulation stage, and were in charge of project management, spatial concept design, and construction. "EXPRESS WORK-Lounge" and "EXPRESS WORK-Office" are directly connected to Tokyo Station and are in an excellent location, making them extremely convenient environments, especially for business users who use the Shinkansen. The space is a socially good space that reflects JR Central's efforts to protect the global environment and revitalize the local area. interiors materials are made from upcycled*2 aluminum (hereafter referred to as recycled aluminum) from the 700-series Tokaido Shinkansen train cars, and FUJI HINOKI MADE wood, a brand of Fuji cypress provided by Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, along the Tokaido Shinkansen line, giving off a faint cypress scent and creating a soothing space for business users. *1 How to use the "EXPRESS WORK-Lounge": In addition to being an EX Service member, you must also register as an "EXPRESS WORK" member. *2 Upcycling: The process of giving waste that would otherwise be thrown away new life by upgrading it into a new product by adding new added value such as concept design or ideas. (Source: IDEAS FOR GOOD)

The "PARA HEROes" exhibition was planned to convey the spread of diversity and inclusion to Japan and the world by four young artists and creators expressing the appeal of the sport and the athletes through the theme of "Para Table Tennis". As part of NOMURA 's support activities leading to the promotion of sports, and also due to the connection with the "Tokyo 2020 Paralympics One Year to Go Commemorative Event COLORS" held in October 2019, we were able to sponsor the project by providing planning and concept design. What did the artists feel when they encountered "Para Table Tennis", what did they think when they tried to incorporate it into their work, and what did they want to convey through the work they created? What emerged from this was the way they expressed what they saw through their own sensibilities, without any fixed ideas or preconceptions. We hoped that visitors would also be able to break away from preconceptions through the artists' expressions, increase their empathy for parasports, and face the works with a natural state of mind, so we concept design the space concept to be "Uncoated". The elements that make up the space also make use of the base materials, and incorporate base materials related to each piece of art. Particular attention was paid to how the art is displayed, so as to bring out the best in each piece. In line with NOMURA Group's goal of "providing added value from an environmental perspective," this displays was concept design so that around 90% of the work can be reused as is. The wood used was selected in accordance with the Fair Wood Support Declaration. <Our project members> [Planning support and concept design] Yamaguchi Akane, Onishi Ryo ~Related links~ [Release] -NOMURA, Ltd. sponsors concept design work for "PARA HEROes Exhibition 2," currently being held to great acclaim -NOMURA, Ltd. launches company-wide "social good" activities to create a happy impact on society and contribute to solving social issues [Announcement] - "PARA HEROes Exhibition," with concept design work sponsorship, currently being held