Works#Okinawa

I was in charge of the planning, design, and construction of the first experiential showroom "I Gallery Naha" in the Okinawa area, which will be opened by Osaka-based house manufacturer and Ai Corporation. This showroom is an experience base that aims to convey in an easy-to-understand manner through actual displays, material experience, VR, etc., which are optimized in Okinawa's unique natural environment. Ai Corporation positions its expansion into Okinawa as "not just a base development, but an initiative to cultivate brand value together with the local people while blending with Okinawan culture and lifestyle," and has put forward an attitude of valuing activities rooted in the community and trying to realize the creation of a house that is close to Okinawa's life and culture. In order to embody this philosophy in the space, we have built a space production that emphasizes the visualization of displays information and comfort under the theme of "learning from Okinawan life and creating experiential value together with Okinawans".

This content is a virtual tour video introducing Sogenji Temple, the national temple of the Ryukyu Kingdom, located in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. The video explains and introduces the history of Sogenji Temple, the characteristics of its buildings, what Naha looked like when the Chinese envoys, known as "Sakhoshi," visited, and related historical sites and anecdotes, using 3DCG and animation. We have also released an interactive web browser-based content that allows users to tour historical sites related to Sogenji Temple. The interactive content, "Ryukyu History Travel" (website), is designed to allow users to experience what Naha was like in the past through three routes guided by a navigator, and to become aware of the changes in the city of Naha through quizzes. Our company was in charge of exhibit execution.

Located near Kokusai Street in Naha City, this hotel has a total of 88 guest rooms. It encompasses a variety of spaces, including four restaurants, a swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna, and a gym. Inspired by the mixed culture that is a fusion of diverse cultures unique to Okinawa, concept design concept is mid-century modern, aiming to create a hotel with a narrative quality, as if it had always stood there.

Art monuments depicting players were installed in the outdoor plaza of the Okinawa Arena, the venue for the "B.LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME WEEKEND 2024 IN OKINAWA". By depicting the players with life-size lines, visitors can experience the players' height, speed, jumping ability, and other physical capabilities. concept design expresses the world of the B.LEAGUE purpose, "Let your heart burn," and, under the concept of "PARK," is intended to inspire communication between visitors and multiple venues.

At "Michi-no-Eki Kadena," you can enjoy a panoramic view of Kadena Air Base, the largest U.S. Air Force base in the Far East. This project involved renovating the "Learning displays Room" on the third floor of the building, aiming to enhance it as a "place for peace education" for school trip students and tourists, and as a "place for local learning" for local people and children. displays begins with a prologue that conveys that Kadena Town is truly a "base town," with U.S. military bases occupying 82% of its area. It then traces the history of Kadena Town regarding the bases, from its pre-war period when it flourished as an economic, cultural, and transportation center, through the Battle of Okinawa which marked the beginning of the formation of Kadena Air Base, to the U.S. military occupation era when the bases continued to expand, to the post-reversion period when the burden of the bases continued, and up to the present day. The exhibition is structured to encourage visitors to consider "Why are the bases here? Why do the bases never disappear?" With the keyword "There's a base in my town," displays incorporates various features designed to help people relate to life in a base town, such as displays that allow visitors to experience the noise and smells, and displays place Kadena Air Base on a map of their own town to get a sense of its size.

Shuri Castle is currently undergoing restoration and reconstruction following a fire that broke out on October 31, 2019. The project aims for the "Reiwa Restoration" of Shuri Castle, which is a symbol of Okinawa's identity, by conveying the memories of the fire, the image of the restoration beginning at the site, and the historical culture of Shuri Castle, while holding various events and events aimed at the restoration and reconstruction of Shuri Castle, by interweaving the thoughts of various actors, including local residents and residents in the vicinity of Shuri Castle, people with Okinawan roots living in Japan and overseas, tourists, and those involved in the restoration project. In October 2021, a new observation deck was set up for public viewing, and our company produced signage to guide visitors to the pay area, graphics for the temporary enclosure that show scenes of reconstruction work, and explanatory graphics that show activities leading up to reconstruction and details of Shuri Castle. [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] ・ We would like to raise the awareness of "Shuri Castle Seiden Reconstruction" and create a sense of expectation for the main body construction, and to carry out displays Plan that conveys the contents of the reconstruction work plan centering on the outline of the lost garden. - To increase the attractiveness of the museum by weaving the thoughts of visitors and various other actors. ・ As an issue unique to Okinawa, production should be based on the assumption that the specifications can withstand typhoons, high temperature and humidity, and salt damage. There were the above requests and issues. Solution: Signage to guide visitors to the pay area was designed to introduce points of interest and raise awareness of the Seiden Restoration and interest in Shuri Castle Park as a whole. In the temporary enclosure in front of the Hoshinmon gate at the entrance, a series of graphics showing the appearance of Shuri Castle's main hall in the past, scenes of reconstruction work, and contemporary events were connected together to create a concept design that allows visitors to intuitively understand the reconstruction work and process. In addition, a detailed explanation attached to the temporary enclosure explains Shuri Castle as it existed and the details of future construction, and is designed to be detachable in consideration of relocation as construction progresses or in the event of a typhoon. < our company Project Members > [Sales/Project Management] Haruya Miwa, Hiroko Yamase [Planning] Shigeo Fujii, Yuka Sueda [design, layout] Tadashi Yuasa, Misa Sanjoba [Structural Design] Katsumi Tanda [Production/construction] Yoshito Inoue

[Project Description] We assisted in the construction of the new permanent displays Room in the new museum in displays and the renovation of displays Room in the existing museum in displays (designed by construction). < our company Project Members > [Sales/Project Management] Toshiyuki Otani [design, layout] Yutaka Uehara [Production/construction] Jiro Kusunoki, Hiroyoshi Mima

[Project description] A small licensed nursery school in Aeon Mall Okinawa Rycom. This is a nursery school attended by the children of employees of AEON MALL, etc. and the children of Kitanakagusuku Village. The theme of the park is Kids Corporation's motto "Kids First", which is "We want you to grow up without forgetting your child's heart". This is the first nursery school with both licensed and unlicensed facilities in Okinawa, where many children are on waiting lists. It was also the first small-scale nursery school in Okinawa for Kids Corporation. [Customer issues and themes] Based on Kids Corporation's motto, "Kids First," which says, "We want you to grow up without forgetting your child's heart," we expressed the world view of the fairy tale Peter Pan and the southern island of Okinawa. We aimed to create a fun space that stimulates the imagination of children with the image of children playing freely. [Solution] This project started with the slogan of wanting to see the smiles of children. The height of the ceiling and windows is 3m80cm. The children's room was laid out with the image of children playing freely in a room with a high ceiling and large windows. We used graphics on the walls and windows to create a fun space that stimulates children's imagination. In addition, we tried to arrange safe and efficient rooms so that the work flow line of the staff can concentrate on childcare.

Inheriting the ideals of the 1975 Okinawa International Ocean Exposition, this facility has been reborn as a cultural center that fosters international exchange befitting the century of the ocean. In addition to valuable materials from the 1970s, new cultural resources—such as a Micronesian sailing canoe (Lien Porowat) and an Okinawan sabani boat—have been created, and displays have been completely revamped. Under the theme of "Wayfinding: Traditional Navigation," it conveys the history and culture of the unsung navigators who spread across the Pacific Ocean. A total of 20 supervisors and experts were brought into concept design process to ensure comprehensive implementation.

"Rihga Royal Gran Okinawa Dining & Bar Aigue" embraces the hotel's concept of "Okinawa's Nature," with the bar lounge themed around "the forest" and the dining area around "the sun." By incorporating Okinawa's heritage, such as its nature and culture, and employing unprecedented expressions in its spatial design, it proposes a new style of dining in Okinawa. Our company was responsible for design, layout, production, and construction.