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【プロジェクト概要文】 ザ・プリンス 箱根芦ノ湖の別館客室と、1階の宴会場をグリルレストランへとリニューアルするプロジェクト。 緑の山々と、青く澄んだ水をたたえる芦ノ湖、晴れた日は富士山もみえる景勝地の雰囲気を館内に取り込むことを目指しました。 【お客様の課題】 1階の宴会場の既存を利用しつつ、新設するオープンキッチンレイアウトと調整をはかりながらプランニングを行いました。 客室も既存のベッド・デスク・腰壁の意匠など残す所とデザイン調整しながら、一新感を出すことが課題でした。 【解決策】 レストランは芦ノ湖畔にたたずむグリルレストランという立地から落ち着いた素材感を意匠に取り入れ、さらにグリル料理がおいしく感じられる色使いを行い、 新設したオープンキッチンのライブ感を高める空間づくりを行いました。 客室は「箱根・芦ノ湖の自然」をコンセプトとし、輝くみなも、湖畔に咲く可憐な花々、美しい杉並木、幻想的な朝霧、といった箱根芦ノ湖の湖畔に広がる景色をイメージアイテムとして客室内に展開し、 寛ぎの空間をつくりあげています。 ＜当社プロジェクトメンバー＞ 【プロジェクトマネジメント・営業】木暮正徳・大桃加衣 【デザイン・設計】對比地幸子・大串かおり・長尾 愛美・磯山依里・風當千尋 【施工】水野忠恭・高見 大志  

【プロジェクト概要文】  2014年、モクシー・ミラノのオープンからスタートしたモクシー・ホテルは、ミレニアル世代を主要ターゲットとする、マリオット・インターナショナルの新たなブランドです。 節約志向の旅行者向けブティックホテルというコンセプトの下、スタイリッシュなデザインとリーズナブルな価格で利用できるサービスを組み合わせた革新的なブランドとして、 コンパクトでありながらも機能を充実させた客室、24時間利用の活気あふれるロビースペース、現代風でいて温かなおもてなしが揃い、心のこもった、快適でエネルギッシュなホテルライフを提供します。 実用性にちょっぴりエッジを効かせたモクシー東京錦糸町は、東京の下町を訪れるような気軽な感覚でご利用いただけるデザイナーズホテルです。   ＜当社プロジェクトメンバー＞ 【営業】渡邊久美子、東島一生 【デザイン・設計】石井直子、亀田奈緒

[Project Overview] This project involves renovating the existing guest room building in anticipation of the opening of a new building in July 2017, which will include the "THERMAL SPA S.WAVE" hot spring and spa facility. The aim was to create a seaside resort facility that combines the familiarity unique to Oiso, a historic villa area, with the newness that connects to the new building. [Client's Challenges] The theme was to renovate the existing accommodation building in a way that would enhance the overall appeal of the facility while aligning it with the already ongoing hot spring and spa building project. Another challenge was to transform the facility, which had been focused on summer due to its proximity to Oiso Long Beach, into a year-round resort hotel. [Solution] In Oiso, the birthplace of Shonan, the renovation was based on the concept of "Shonan Luxury," where guests can spend a relaxing and luxurious day feeling the sea and breeze. The goal was to create "the resort hotel closest to the city" by adding not only a swimming pool, but also tennis courts, a golf course, and a bowling alley. By subtly partitioning the entrance hall, lobby, party room, and restaurant areas, and creating spaces that allow for airflow, we renovated the space into a resort where you can feel the ocean no matter where you are. <Our Project Members> [Project Management/Sales] Masanori Kogure, Kae Omomo [design, layout] Sachiko Taihiji, Kaori Ogushi, Eri Isoyama, Chihiro Kazeto [construction] Tadayuki Mizuno, Yusuke Yamada, Naoya Kuwamata, Yui Tanaka

[Project Overview] A grand project, "Reviving Steam Locomotive Operation," has been launched, and for the first time in approximately half a century, a steam locomotive will run on the Kinugawa Line for Tobu Railway. As part of the project, our company was involved in everything from the basic plan to concept design and supervision of the station buildings, platforms, and headmarks, as well as creating a lively atmosphere at Kinugawa Onsen Station and planning, designing, and construction the SL displays hall at Shimo-Imaichi Station. [Client's Challenges] In order to realize the project's three main themes—"preservation and utilization of railway industrial cultural heritage," "revitalization of the Nikko and Kinugawa area," and ultimately "contributing to Tohoku reconstruction support"—we aimed to create a lively atmosphere to enhance regional branding and recognition, and to create displays that convey the appeal of railway industrial cultural heritage and expand the number of railway fans. [Solution] Based on a Showa retro concept design reminiscent of the time when steam locomotives were running, we created a lively atmosphere at the station and displays that allow people of all ages, not just core railway fans, to enjoy the charm of steam locomotives. At both stations where the steam locomotive stops, we created an environment that evokes the station buildings of the time, including concept design and large, eye-catching lanterns. The steam locomotive displays hall features life-sized photographs of steam locomotives that are awe-inspiring in their size, flip-book displays that children can enjoy, and information about the history of steam locomotives at Tobu Railway that will appeal to local residents and steam locomotive fans. <Our Project Members> [Development] Motoo Kawada [Sales & Project Management] Motoo Kawada, Masahiro Takamori [Research, Planning & Consulting] Yoko Furuta, Tetsuro Yasuda, Toko Takeuchi [design, layout] Naoko Ishii, Takayuki Sato [Production & construction] Koichiro Matsukawa, Masato Soeno

[Project Overview] This is a spatial installation by the Italian luxury watch brand "PANERAI". First, a transparent, shell-like watch was concept design, condensing Panerai's characteristic features such as the indices made with single-stroke numbers and the square-shaped case. This shell was then stretched to a length of 16 meters using extrusion molding. Watches are then made by hand, gradually slicing this elongated "shell watch," and visitors can take home the finished product. As the visitor's "age" is converted to "mm" and cut out, watches with various proportions are naturally produced. A circular atelier space is prepared for each work process, such as polishing, sandblasting, and assembly, and the way these spaces mesh and work together to gradually complete the watch is like the gears of a clock. One watch is made every 5 minutes, and the elongated "shell watch" gradually shortens during displays period, ending the installation the moment it all disappears. In other words, this "shell watch" also serves as a device to make us perceive time, like an hourglass. We thought that by converting "time" into "length," like selling time by weight, it would be possible to experience time and even "take home your own time." This project was handled by our concept design team "onndo (*)." *What is "onndo"? Operated by nomura and nendo design office, onndo is our creative team that has a business partnership with nendo, concept design office headed by the globally acclaimed designer Oki Sato.

[Project Overview] This is a PR project for SK-II's super prestige series, MASTERPIECE PITERA. To allow visitors to experience the world of MASTERPIECE PITERA firsthand, the space was designed to create a flow where visitors pass through a facade modeled after the packaging and then enter the bottle itself. The materials used to create the space were carefully selected from the characteristics of both the packaging and the bottle, and then incorporated into the space. From the distinctive bottle, we extracted shimmer, reflection, and three-dimensionality, and expressed these by layering 52 polycarbonate screens of varying widths, each covered with an original film. By using polycarbonate, we were able to simultaneously overcome issues related to load-bearing capacity for the building and interiors restrictions such as the use of non-combustible materials, which could not be resolved with glass or acrylic. An original video inspired by PITERA was projected onto the central table, and by incorporating interactive, shimmering ripples and reacting ripples, we aimed to further emphasize its identity, creating a captivating experience as if one had stepped inside the bottle.

[Project Overview] This project involved the venue design for "HANA SO," a solo exhibition by Akane Teshigahara, the fourth headmaster of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana, held to commemorate the school's 90th anniversary. While typically displays works are decided in advance, and the space is then designed to complement them, the headmaster proposed the reverse process for this displays: the flowers were arranged based on inspiration drawn from the space itself. Furthermore, since displays venue was "Tengoku," a terraced stone garden created by sculptor Isamu Noguchi, it was essential to utilize the unique spatial characteristics of the garden. Therefore, we considered cutting 0.5mm thick, mirror-finished stainless steel plates into a series of diamond shapes, folding each one to cover the stone garden, creating an expression resembling "mirror vines." The vines reflect the surrounding landscape while allowing glimpses of the texture and appearance of the stone garden below. The colors and outlines of the flowers arranged in the gaps are then scattered, creating a kaleidoscope-like visual effect. In this way, by inserting a new layer between the two "works" of art—flowers and a rock garden—we aimed to bring about a new fusion and harmony, as if the flowers were gently embracing the rock garden. This project was handled by our concept design team "onndo (*)." *What is "onndo"? Operated by nomura and nendo design office. It is our creative team that has a business partnership with "nendo," concept design office headed by the globally acclaimed designer Oki Sato. Photography: Takumi Ota

[Project Overview] This project involves the complete beautification and renovation of the existing Seibu Chichibu Station building, with the aim of creating a new vibrant hub for regional tourism that brings together the diverse attractions of the Chichibu area and disseminates them to the world. Through the selection of materials unique to Chichibu, such as locally produced cedar wood and lanterns, and the creation of an original logo, the project communicates the diverse charms of the Chichibu area. Our company assisted with everything from the concept to the basic concept design of the architecture and interiors, and design supervision. [Client's Challenge] The client wanted a station building that would heighten the expectations of customers heading to the tourist destination and leave a lasting impression on customers returning from the tourist destination, thereby making Chichibu tourism more memorable and contributing to the sustainable development of the region. [Solution] We aimed to create a station building that brings together the diverse attractions of Chichibu, such as its rich nature, inherited culture, and vibrant festivals, and is loved by the local people and serves as a "place" that conveys and connects with visitors. Against a backdrop of dignified "ink black," the use of locally produced "Chichibu cedar" and "lanterns," a local industry, expresses the regional culture. The delicate lattice patterns of "Woven Patterns," which weave together landscapes and culture, and the "Chichibu crests," which change with the seasons, add color to the space, creating an environment where you can feel Chichibu at every turn. We planned a "place" where the local area and tourism are connected, and new experiences and communication are born, in a space that emphasizes the climate, history, and culture of Chichibu. [Our project members] [Development] Toshiyuki Shirai [concept design] Toshihito Kato, Masataka Myonaka *The year of opening listed below is the year the renovation work was completed.

[Project Overview] A select pickle shop that showcases Japan's pickle culture from Ginza. It is a select shop for pickles that sells delicious pickles from all over Japan, as well as its own products. Customers can sample and enjoy seasonal pickles made with fresh vegetables. The ingredients were carefully selected and the packaging was concept design from scratch to ensure that the pickles are of a quality that can be enjoyed as Japanese souvenirs and gifts. Our company handles everything from branding and menu development to design administration, interiors concept design and construction, and operation, management. [Client's Challenges] Yamau Co., Ltd., a long-established pickle shop that has been engaged in manufacturing and wholesale, was opening its first flagship store in Ginza. The challenge was to create products that conveyed a sense of luxury that made pickles, which are familiar to Japanese people, suitable for gifts, and to serve as a base for disseminating Japan's unique "pickle culture" in addition to sales. The challenge in terms of architecture was to create a building that was appropriate for the Ginza area, despite various restrictions due to the Ginza location and the shape of a 5-meter wide, 4-story pencil building, while maintaining a Japanese appearance. [Solution] To create an appearance befitting the Ginza district, the exterior facade features an arrangement of kumiko, a traditional Japanese woodworking technique. It combines the good old "tradition" with the "contemporary" aspects that match the times, appealing to people with its "novelty." Inside, traditional materials and finishes are combined to express nostalgia, comfort, and a sense of coziness. A unique sweets shop themed around pickles is also attached. <Our Project Members> [Sales/Project Management] Shigeo Yuasa [Planning/Consulting] Takashi Hosaka, Takashi Isozaki [design, layout] Sakae Kirioka, Nana Kosano [Signage/Graphic concept design] Osamu Hirota, Sora-gumi [Production/ construction] Shigeyuki Ebihara [operation, management] Takahiro Awatani, Takanori Kumon

[Project Overview] A plan was made to construct a new business support lounge within the Otemachi Park Building, which houses serviced apartments, with the aim of improving the functionality of Marunouchi, an international business center, by developing business support facilities. [Client's Challenges] As it was a business support lounge, the challenge was to consider what functions should be provided to allow office workers to lead a richer work-life balance. In terms of concept design, the challenge was how to create a high-quality concept design in relation to the historical landscape, mainly the Imperial Palace, and in the sophisticated location of Marunouchi. [Solution] As ancillary functions of the lounge, work booths, telephone booths, separate men's and women's nap rooms, a fitness center, separate men's and women's shower rooms, and a childcare facility were installed to support various working styles of office workers. In terms of concept design, traditional Japanese elements and spatial design techniques were elevated into a modern concept design, creating a high-quality Japanese modern space that harmonizes with the historical landscape. <Our Project Members> [Direction] Ryu Kosaka [Sales & Project Management] Hisayasu Takenaka [concept design] Keisuke Sasaki, Shohei Urata [FF&E] Kaori Sano [Architecture] Kiwamu Okamoto, Masataka Myonaka [Production & construction] Katsuei Iwakura, Norihiro Urita

[Project Outline] Along with the renewal of Seibu Chichibu Station, which is the gateway to Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, where more than 300 festivals are held annually, “Seibu Chichibu Ekimae Onsen Matsuri-no-Yu, ” a new multi-use hot spring facility, opened from Nakamise Street in Seibu Chichibu in April 2017. Based on concept design concept of "Matsuri," which symbolizes the Chichibu area, it has a hot spring, a food court, and souvenir shops. As a facility where you can fully enjoy the characteristics of the Chichibu area, it has become a new base for sightseeing in the Chichibu area and has created a bustling atmosphere. our company assisted with development planning and consulting, basic concept design, environmental design supervision, stage decoration/graphic concept design and sign, facility logo concept design, etc. [Customer's issue] In order to make visitors to the Chichibu area enjoy the various attractions of the four seasons, such as the moss pink in spring and the night festival in winter, we supported commercial planning through food and beverage planning at the food court where visitors can enjoy the menus and ingredients unique to Chichibu, as well as product sales planning of sweets and goods in collaboration with famous local stores, and helped realize Concept concept design through design supervision of interiors and architecture as a matsuri no yu. [Solution] Through the basic cooperation of concept design and design supervision throughout the project, we have contributed to the realization of the expression of the facility concept of "Matsuri" and synergistically to the improvement of brand value through very smooth relations and close communication with the project operator, design company, and construction company. < our company Project Members > [Development] Toshiyuki Shirai [Sales/Project Management] Tetsuo Mori [Research/Planning/Consulting] Kenichi Sakazume, Tetsuro Yasuda/Ai Ichikawa [design, layout] Toshihito Kato/Chujo Takashi Myo [Production/construction] Masato Takeuchi

UNIQLO CITY TOKYO proposes a way of working inspired by the power of global cities and the connections among people. It is designed to provide opportunities for dialogue through spatial tools that fuse digital and analog elements in the best possible way, allowing all employees working here to become drivers of change. The design concept design and schematic design are done by the international design firm AWA. We assisted working drawings (1 part schematic design), interiors, electrical and HVAC construction, signage work, custom-made FFE work, and CM work. UNIQLO CITY TOKYO brings together all creative functions, including product concept, R&D, concept design and marketing, on the top floor of a distribution warehouse, where approximately 1,000 employees work. AWA, an international design firm, says, "We created a space that encourages exploration, collaboration, and imagination among our employees. The design concept of AWA is to "create a space that encourages exploration, collaboration, and imagination among employees. In this context, we were asked to work closely with AWA to create working drawings and deliver a high-quality office space of 5,000 sq.m. per floor, while coordinating with all related companies and meeting a set delivery schedule.

[Project Description] Sumitomo Forestry's custom-built homes realize the "ideal home" for each individual customer. Leveraging the unique appeal of "wooden houses," we provide comfortable homes that are environmentally friendly and can be lived in for generations. Through rich contact with customers at the "Minato Mirai Showroom," we will spread awareness of the advantages of "Sumitomo Forestry's Homes." Our company assisted with design, layout, and construction. [Customer's Challenges/Requests] To establish a place that enables rich contact between customers and Sumitomo Forestry, and a place that enhances CS (Customer Satisfaction)/ES (Employee Satisfaction). Also, a space where meetings can be held in a high-quality environment, and where end users can experience the unique appeal of "wooden houses" through a variety displays. Furthermore, to develop a showroom that will increase customer satisfaction and ensure continued support for "Sumitomo Forestry's Homes." [Solution] A concept space was created that strongly appeals to the beauty of fine wood, centered around a state-of-the-art VR facility that provides a realistic experience and surprises. The open and functional showroom space was designed to convey a sense of quality, with meticulous attention paid to the texture of materials used throughout, and particular care taken to showcase the beauty of wood. <Our Project Members> [Sales & Project Management] Tetsuji Takebayashi [design, layout] Nobuaki Saka, Asami Koide [Production & construction] Yuichi Tanaka

[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] Tokyo Game Show 2016 “DMM GAMES” “Icchibanketsu ーONLINEー” At the photo booth, you can take pictures with your favorite characters in the world of the online game “Icchibanketsu ーONLINEー”. I created a production space that makes a newly evolved character appear with my own face. By reading the QR code from the result screen, we carried out a campaign in which you can win more gifts by tweeting the evolved character on Twitter. Also, even if you couldn't receive a numbered ticket or come to the venue, you could have the same experience from your smartphone or PC. Many experience tweets were seen on the day.