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This is the first store for Henri Charpentier's new brand, financier specialty store "BEAN to FINANCIER." The concept of "baked color" is expressed throughout the store by using tiles with uneven baking marks. In addition, details that mimic the gold bars of Paris' financial district, the origin of financiers, are scattered throughout the store. The store symbolically shows the story of how the products go from the kitchen, wrapped in a gradation of baked colors, to being lined up in front of customers, allowing them to experience the brand with all five senses.

"FUEGUIA 1833" is a perfume brand founded in 2010 by Julian Bedell in Buenos Aires. We were in charge of the construction operations of the Azabudai Hills Gallery, which will be the third store in Japan. The concept of the store is concept design "tree house", which is symbolized by the tree trunks that extend from the center of the perfume table to the ceiling and the Andes Mountains depicted on the window panes. The ceiling and walls are made of solid domestic cedar wood, and there is a faint scent of cedar. The wall fixtures are made of burnt cedar, which is used in traditional Japanese architecture, and the flooring is made of cedar scaffolding boards used at actual construction sites. The infusion bar, beyond the perfume table, serves designer selection red wines, making it a one-of-a-kind shop that literally tantalizes the senses.

The Centennial Student Memorial Hall is a cultural exchange facility that connects the stories of young Asian students who visited Japan in the early 20th century, seeking new knowledge and technology, to the future. It was opened with the aim of becoming a place where different cultures and values intersect, and where people can deepen mutual understanding through dialogue, including the holding of exhibitions. Our company was in charge of the planning and basic concept of the Centennial Student Memorial Hall, as well as design, layout, building execution. We also handled displays design and construction for the special exhibition "The Footsteps of Young Zhou Enlai in Tokyo," which was held to commemorate the opening.

THE SEVEN is involved in planning and developing content for the global market and producing a variety of entertainment businesses. The company has recently expanded its floor space to create a groundbreaking office for further creative enhancement. The office is designed to consistently consolidate all functions of video production from planning to final checks in a single space, and to ensure that we continue to respond to extremely high-quality video, we place the utmost importance on the quality check process. For this reason, the preview room is equipped with an 8K projector and Dolby Atmos* 7.1.4 sound system to enable highly accurate correction instructions based on the highest quality video and sound checks, further improving quality. In terms of design, we aimed for a concept design that is both beautiful and unusual, based on the keywords "beautiful concept design like a video" and "science fiction (SF). In order to avoid uniformity of expression, we incorporated hand-drawn sensual forms in various parts of the design, but also created a consistent regularity to maintain a comfortable balance in the space through repeated verification. concept design The TBS TV concept design Center was in charge of the design work and interiors ・Fixtures, electrical, plumbing, and signage graphic work by TBS TV. We achieved smooth promotion and completion of the project by building good communication with TBS TV concept design Center and other construction vendors, while taking advantage of our strength to consistently demonstrate our design construction capabilities. *Dolby Atmos: The use of overhead and upward-facing speakers to create a three-dimensional soundscape.

The Animal Science Museum, located within Chiba City Zoological Park, has undergone a complete renovation of its displays area, taking into consideration that the building is nearly 40 years old. The museum is a "zoological museum" themed around the "tropical rainforest," a treasure trove of life, aiming to provide insights into ecosystems, foster learning, and encourage action for the future. Visitors can observe gorillas, birds, nocturnal animals, and other flora and fauna inhabiting the rainforest up close, while displays before and after convey the interconnectedness of life and the preciousness of the global environment.

Green Park FLOOP, operated by Fujifilm Business Innovation, opened in 2024 as an experiential facility where adults can make new discoveries and children can learn and think freely, allowing them to experience various technologies related to multifunction printers, learn about environmental issues and Fujifilm Business Innovation's technologies in an easy-to-understand way, and explore a sustainable future for our planet. In its four experiential displays zones (Studio, Technology, Think, Action), visitors can learn interactively about future urban development, multifunction printer technology, and environmental issues. The adjoining Cafe & Co-work offers environmentally conscious menus based on the concept of "circulation." Throughout the facility, the company expresses its commitment to the environment and technological innovation, while providing visitors with an opportunity to think about and act on a sustainable future. The aim was to create a new learning space that is open to the community and enjoyable for both adults and children.

The Meiji Memorial Oiso Residence and Garden was established in 2017 as part of the "150th Anniversary of the Meiji Era" related initiatives, and is being developed to showcase the historical residence and garden as a unified space. In the Okuma and Mutsu districts, which opened to the public in November 2024, our company planned and produced video content introducing the architectural features and highlights of the residence, displays conveying the achievements and personalities of people associated with the site, and renovation projects aimed at repairing and strengthening the historical building. We also handled the repair of furniture, furnishings, and interiors. The exhibit, which uses a model to clearly and visually represent the differences between the former building and the current displays, and allows visitors to see the differences not only in the exterior but also in the room layout by making the roof section of the model accessible, has been well received by visitors.

Opened in April 2024, ESPRIT C. KEI GINZA is a restaurant created by Chef Kei Kobayashi of the Parisian French restaurant "Restaurant KEI" and Toraya, a Japanese confectionery shop founded in the late Muromachi period. In Tokyo's Ginza district, where tradition and modernity coexist and diverse food cultures can be enjoyed, the aim was to create a restaurant that transcends the boundaries of French cuisine, pursuing innovation in gastronomy with free thinking and without any constraints. Not only the chefs, but everyone who works here learns and researches ingredients, sharing the essence of gastronomy with customers who visit, and hoping that not only the food, but the entire experience here will satisfy the hearts of the customers. ESPRIT C. KEI GINZA is, in a sense, a "gastronomic research institute" that embodies Chef Kei Kobayashi's vision. The restaurant consists of a main dining area with lively counter seating centered around an open kitchen, the heart of culinary creation, and tables covered in wood concept design, as well as a private room with a private kitchen designed to resemble a research institute. France is said to have a culture of stone, while Japan has a culture of wood. This restaurant blends the cultures of both countries, creating a new space where French and Japanese cultures meet in harmony with stone and wood. The ceiling concept design, which spans the entire floor, expresses tradition and innovation through a dynamic composition that changes from a traditional checkered pattern to an innovative cave-like installation.

This is a new style of bar created by Chef Kei Kobayashi and Saint-Louis, a French crystal house founded in 1586. Guests can enjoy the chef's creations of dishes and desserts along with drinks served in Saint-Louis crystal glasses, which are backed by tradition. The new bar style features a two-row layout created by the service staff and chef, and the custom-made counter made of Datekanmuri stone floats like a stage along with the cooking process. Terrace seating is planned at the back of the bar, with a raised garden based on a Japanese garden and a staircase leading to the rooftop, creating a three-dimensional concept design. In expressing the tradition and history of Saint-Louis and Toraya, two long-established brands representing Japan and France, the space is finished with a focus on authentic materials. The top of the first row of the counter is made of Jindai cedar, which is said to be a tree that has slept underground for more than 2000 years and fossilized, and the second row of the counter is made of Datekanmuri stone, which was also created by crustal movements over a long period of time. Where French and Japanese cultures meet, stone and wood harmonize in this space, and the sparkle of Saint-Louis crystals scattered throughout adds a touch of French spirit.

We were in charge of design, layout production, and construction of Mazda's manufacturer showroom in the Tokyo metropolitan area, aimed at allowing customers to experience and interact with the brand. The "TRANS" in "MAZDA TRANS AOYAMA" means "to change, to go beyond," and it embodies the meaning of "we want this to be a place that becomes a catalyst for positive change." The first floor is a special space where you can experience the brand, featuring a cafe and goods shop supervised by Itsuki Coffee, which was founded in Miyajima, Hiroshima, while the second floor is a comfortable space where art displays, events, and workshops can be held.

This is a renovation project for the Omiya Center Building, located at the west exit of Omiya Station, one of Japan's leading terminal stations. After conducting a survey of the area around Omiya Station and identifying the challenges of the building, which is over 30 years old, we adopted the theme of "balancing dignity and comfort" for the renovation concept design. Throughout the renovation process, we focused on improving the satisfaction of existing tenants and aimed to enhance the building's presence in terms of functionality and concept design compared to surrounding buildings. By harmoniously balancing the "dignity" inherent in the existing stone materials with the "comfort" created by lighter materials, we minimized waste disposal due to demolition and created a cost-effective concept design that is mindful of sustainability through the fusion of old and new materials.

The "Water Supply Zone" at the Miyagase Dam Water and Energy Museum's Water Museum needed renovations after more than 20 years since its opening, and was refurbished to coincide with the museum's 25th anniversary. displays 's concept is to create learning opportunities about the "water supply business" (introducing the role of the water utility) and to change awareness about "tap water" (re-recognizing water resources and learning about the global environment). Through learning about the process, equipment, and related work involved in getting rainwater stored in the dam to tap water in homes—a process rarely seen in everyday life—visitors can learn to appreciate tap water, which is indispensable to daily life, and the importance of social infrastructure. Furthermore, since the Miyagase Dam and the surrounding area are tourist destinations, the main target audience is elementary school field trips from the surrounding area and families visiting on weekends. The exhibition features highly engaging digital content that combines live-action footage and computer graphics, including guidance videos on large screens, virtual content where visitors can operate a drone to inspect water supply facilities, and simulations of water purification processes in rivers. In addition, there are displays that allow visitors to experience firsthand the work of the water supply associations that support the water supply business, making it an enjoyable experience for both those with a specific purpose in mind and those without.

This project aims to revive the salon, a welcoming space within Kinokuniya Bookstore, on the top floor of their flagship Shinjuku main store building. When the building was constructed in 1964, founder Shoichi Tanabe created a salon that served as a social gathering place for literary figures. Over time, that space was lost, but in order to bring it back to life in the modern era, following the Shinjuku main store renovation that took place from 2021 to 2023, our company was in charge of design, layout, production, and construction for this new project.

This project involved concept design, interiors renovation, and environmental features of the children's corner at the Nakano City Egota Library, located in a quiet residential area and a gathering place for children from the neighborhood. On the first floor, we replaced the aging interiors materials and created bookshelves unique to a children's corner, capable of accommodating large books and picture books. We also created a magazine area for parents to enjoy, creating a space where families can spend time together. In this space, where the library's original characters "Shishimaru" and "Egotan," based on the "Egota Lion Dance," a Tokyo Metropolitan Government-designated intangible folk cultural property, greet visitors, we aimed to give children the impression that the library is a fun place. On the second floor, we installed a new counter and chairs. By using acrylic material for part of the counter, it has become a space where one can quietly read while feeling the warmth of the sunlight.

We exhibited "Being: The Existence of Furniture" at "DESIGNART TOKYO 2024," Japan's largest concept design and art festival (theme: "Reframing - The Beginning of Transformation -"). "Being: The Existence of Furniture" is a project that reconsiders the relationship between people and objects. In our projects concept design spaces, we create many objects every day, but behind the scenes, we feel a great challenge in that these objects are discarded or left unused even though they are still perfectly usable. When we consider situations where an object is used carefully for a long time, a relationship is often formed in which an attachment to the object sprouts. At such times, we realize that we have gone from a feeling of "owning and using" the object to a feeling of caring for it and "being together" with it. Therefore, we thought that noticing this change in feeling might be one way to solve the problem. The furniture presented in the project is not particularly sturdy or functionally superior. Rather, it has a certain instability and capriciousness, and possesses a nature that makes you want to care for it. If furniture transforms from something that "exists" to something that "is there," how will we interact with it? Through a series of experimental concept design in this project, we pose a question to society about the transformation of value between people and objects. Our company's vision is to "unlock all possibilities of space starting from the 'creativity' of each individual," and we are committed to creating spaces that enrich people's lives. As part of this, we challenge the social issues we face from a creative perspective and continue to exhibit at concept design events both domestically and internationally to create a cycle of communication, exchange, and innovation through output.