Works#2019

Following on from the 15th anniversary renovation in 2013, for which we were in charge of planning and design supervision we were involved in the 20th anniversary renovation from the planning stage. After several renovations, the hotel was opened in 2019 as a milestone project that marked the completion of the entire renovation. The welcome space on the first floor and the restaurant floor on the fifth floor were completely renovated, the signs within the building were renewed, and new digital signage was installed. The renovation was based on the concept for the 15th anniversary, "Romanticship Umihotaru," and unlike the fourth floor, which had all openings facing the sea, the image of the space was created with only inward-facing openings and special decorations.

"Koniwa House" A place where babies can spend relaxing time with their families and friends. The interior, which feels like a picture book, has a diaper changing space, a nursing space, and a kitchen and living room where you can feed your baby milk and baby food, making it a space that makes you feel like you are visiting a friend's house. "Komorira no Mori" A play area where babies, kids, and families can spend their time in peace and relaxation. It is divided into an area where babies and families can relax in peace, and an area with exciting play mechanisms for children who are starting to become active. In the center of the spacious space, there is also a base camp corner where parents with children of different ages can have a panoramic view of the whole area. [Social issues / Customer issues / Requests] The request was to create a space for parents and children that goes one step further than the achievements of LaLaport Hiratsuka, so that people with children in Numazu City and Shizuoka Prefecture can have a relaxing day as well as shopping. [Solution] We planned and concept design the space with the intention of creating a space where childcare could be shared regardless of gender or age, rather than just for mothers to look after their children. In addition to creating an extraordinary concept design that would make it enjoyable for both adults and children to come here, we also took care to ensure that families with children of different ages could find a place for siblings and ensure their safety while looking after the baby. <Our project members> [Sales] Ikuta Hidefumi, Mitsui Hiroshi [Planning] Team M: Matsumoto Mari, Nishimoto Aya [Design] Matsuzawa Kei [construction] Yamada Yusuke

A public relations displays space was set up alongside the G20 summit, which attracted 30,000 people from around the world, including the press. The exhibition area features a floating cutting-edge technology displays with a motif of a futuristic miniature garden floating in the sea, a live kitchen with food stalls, and a shining white culture area that expresses hope from the reconstruction to the Olympics. The three different areas are seamlessly connected and fused together to concept design a new style of presentation experience that allows people to relax and enjoy the present of Japan. [Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests] We were asked to express Japan's innovative technology and ideas that will create a virtuous cycle of environmental conservation and growth, and create a new era that is rich for both people and the planet. [Solution] At the G20 Osaka Summit, we actively worked to reduce waste based on the idea of "3R" + "Renewable sustainable resources," and in the public relations displays, we displays cutting-edge technology and spatial concept design for the problem of marine plastic waste. The exhibition is displays to show Japan's technology and efforts in plastic resource circulation, divided into stages: "reduce," "replace," "reuse," "recycle," "recover," and "research." It is feared that by 2050 the ocean will contain more plastic waste than fish, so we expressed a beautiful ocean on the floor to promote Japan's commitment to protecting the ocean. <Our project members> [Sales/Project Management] Yuji Hayami, Yasuo Ogawa, Shigeyuki Ishiyama [design, layout] Yutaka Hanaoka, Takayuki Kobayashi [Production/ construction] Yu Kimura, Yoichi Miura, Yukari Isahashi, Shigenori Ueno, Yuka Tabata, Yuki Higashihara

In a society that is rapidly diversifying due to advanced technology, Panasonic believes in a balanced lifestyle. By having spaces and devices in daily life seamlessly read, understand, and comprehend the condition of people's skin, hair, and health, and by providing personalized care based on that understanding, we can offer intuitive and well-balanced lifestyles. In this displays concept space, visitors experienced the story of how information about people is collected, integrated, and analyzed by the objects and spaces that surround them, and how products with the beautiful and universal concept design provide optimal care for people. <Social Issues/Customer Issues/Requests> A newly planned and developed wellbeing product was presented for the first time at IFA. We were asked to create the concept displays and the space concept design. Instead of a simple product displays space, we worked to design a space that would allow visitors to read the concept and user experience of the product. <SOLUTION> After detailed interviews and discussions with the London concept design center in charge of concept building, we designed a space that would not only help visitors understand the product, but would also be memorable as a user experience, making full use of new AV technology and building materials. ＜We were able to enter the project from the concept creation stage, and the team worked with us to determine what kind of output would be the most effective. Despite the short lead time, we were able to complete the project by the deadline. ＜Our project members＞ [Sales] Makie Ono [design, layout] Daisuke Nishida [Production: construction] Yoichi Miura

Based on the concept of "PLAY THE FUTURE," this playground allows visitors to experience the future mobility society of "human connection" by becoming a resident of the future and touring the experience content. Rather than depicting a specific image of the connected city that will gradually become more realistic as we move towards the future, we created a highly abstract environment based on white and grids, and by combining it with video that envelops the entire booth and stage production, we created an experience space that stimulates visitors' imagination and expectations for the future. <Our project members> [Sales/Project Management] Ishiyama Shigeyuki [design, layout] Tamura Noriaki, Maruyama Kazuya, Fujimura Kan [Production/ construction] Endo Jun, Sasaki Ikuya ~Related Links~ [Related Achievements] - Toyota booth at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show

Office integration project for five advertising media companies of Gree. The concept of this project is "creating an opportunity for interchange." This concept was born from the idea of "providing a place that creates opportunities for accidental encounters and communication." The entrance space, which is the face of the five companies, is set to change the color of the lighting for each time and scene through the glass bricks, making it a space where you can feel change and movement. When used for events, it is envisioned to create a party scene with the light rhythmed to match the sound. Inside the office, there is a place called "Breakthrough Base" that will be an opportunity for the five companies to interact. "Breakthrough" means "not just a relaxation space, but a place to open up the future and break through the current situation," and "Base" means "not just a place, but a base that gives the feeling of strength and planning something." The floor is divided according to the expected flow of traffic, and is planned to be an "interchange: a crossing road," and is used as a place for natural interaction between the five companies. The parts that come into contact with the hands are aged to give a sense of freedom, as if the sea breeze is hitting you in Shinjuku, where you can't see the sea. The plain selection of materials and the use of chairs of various concept design create a relaxing space that exudes warmth and looseness. With the idea of a fresh start, we also created a minimalist space without over-elaborating it. While creating a sophisticated and stylish space, we also sprinkled in photogenic spots that are unique to a company that engages in social business. We designed a stylish space that gives the expectation that something new might be born. <Our project members> [Sales/Project Management] Yotsuya Masanori, Murakami Kaori [design, layout] Ozawa Atsuko, Obana Keita

Hanno Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line is the closest station to the theme park "Metsä," which we helped with in 2018. The station has been renovated to become a tourist hub and a suitable gateway to the nature-filled Hanno area. In order to incorporate "authentic Finnish concept design" that combines elements of "Hanno" and "Finland," the birthplace of Moomin, in the renovation, Seibu Railway and the Finnish Embassy jointly held a "Hanno Station Renewal concept design Competition" in 2017 for designers in Finland, and the renovation work was carried out based on the winning concept design of this competition. We were in charge of concept design competition's secretariat operations, interiors design, interiors construction, and opening ceremony operations. <Project members> [Sales/Project Management] Masahiro Takamori [Competition Secretariat/Ceremony] Takashi Hosaka, Maki Kimura, Kaoru Ando [Design] Wakako Hirata, Takuro Ishizawa, Kiichi Fujihira, Hora Latour [Production/ construction] Yohei Kaneko, Yasushi Watamoto / Nomura Products Co., Ltd.: Kunihiko Hoshino

This project is to renovate an displays room in the Panasonic Center Tokyo into a VIP reception and conference room. (Not open to the public) The spatial composition utilizes human perception to subtly incorporate 4K images into the space like materials and scenery, and the ceiling height control and lighting technology are used to create a skylight effect, giving the space a sense of spaciousness, creating a space that is "comfortable for lively conversation." Since many VIPs and state guests from Japan and abroad visit the facility, elements of ice-breaking are used throughout, such as a ceiling design inspired by Japanese culture, origata, video expressions that evoke the image of dry landscape gardening, and Japanese fragrances. In addition, the hand-drawn patent application documents that contain the founder's thoughts were turned into artwork and placed on the wall behind the seat of honor, giving the space a soul. By linking with the lighting control, the scene can be switched for various purposes, such as modes for welcoming guests, dining, and meetings using multiple screens. Panasonic's cutting-edge technology was used throughout, but by being thorough about the subtle expression, we were able to create an overall calm atmosphere and build a spatial value that combines innovation and quality. <Our project members> [Sales/Project Management] Yamazaki Kei [Direction] Yamaguchi Akane [concept design] Shimizu Shigemi, Tani Seiho [Production/ construction] Furuichi Hiromitsu, Kumazawa Yuta

Jojoen is a famous yakiniku restaurant founded in 1976. This time, we planned the largest flagship store of the restaurant. At the time, many foreign customers visited the restaurant in Roppongi, where the restaurant was founded, and the name of the restaurant comes from the sound of grilling meat being pronounced "jo-jo". First, we expanded the idea from the sound of grilling meat to the concept of sound, and gave the finish of materials such as Nishijin-ori, acrylic, stone, and glass a rhythmic characteristic. In addition, the piano booth is designed to have a symbolic shape that visually appeals to the spread of the sound of the performance. Inspired by the brand's history, this plan strengthens the relationship between food, space, and sound. We concept design it with the hope that it would resonate with the five senses of customers and make them feel the happiness of food even more. <Social issues / Customer issues / Requests> ・To create a presence and a sense of quality as a flagship store. ・To plan seating that can be used for various occasions. <Solution> ・We concept design it to take advantage of the characteristics of materials such as wood, stone, Nishijin-ori, and acrylic.・We planned seating that can accommodate a variety of occasions, including private rooms, semi-private rooms, pair seats, hall seats, and circular sofa seats. <Our project members> [Sales/Project Management] Yasuhiro Tsuruta [design, layout] RENS: Ryutaro Matsuura, Yuka Kurachi, Takuro Ishizawa [Production/ construction] Mikina Fujitaka, Kei Yokoyama, Mariko Yamamoto

This neo-bistro is run by two-star Michelin chef Dominique Bouchet. With the opening of the restaurant in a large station building, we wanted to create a comfortable, natural atmosphere, like a sunroom, that customers would want to drop into on a daily basis, while still being approachable and unassuming. The organic form and accents of green, which is the theme color, combine with the nature-themed cuisine to create a comfortable atmosphere that is not just temporary, and attract new customers. In addition to concept design, we carefully designed the restaurant to be functional, allowing the chefs and staff to perform at their best. [Client's issues/requests] ・An interior concept design that feels natural, bringing out the best in Chef Dominique's French cuisine, which makes the most of natural flavors ・Create a sense of class that doesn't make customers feel intimidated when they visit the restaurant floor ・Achieve both concept design and functionality <Our project members> [Development and leasing] Jun Nakata [Sales and project management] Takashi Kobori, Akiko Takahashi [design, layout] FOO: Masahiro Hisakane [Production and construction] Taisei Tanaka

"VVG Lifestyle Village", operated by Walsin (Nanjing) Development Co., Ltd., a Taiwanese real estate development company, opened in Nanjing ONE MALL, a lush urban complex characterized by humanism and quality of life. The theme of the facility is nature (earth), such as the sea and the land, and the spatial characteristics of the large atrium spanning three floors, so we thought that by making this place a "forest"-like space, we could harmonize with the entire facility and expand its appeal. In this "forest"-like space, people meet and connect with each other, like the activities of diverse living things and the cycle of nature, and a route for strolling through the forest was created. 35 rows of huge lattices with a "branch and leaf" motif were arranged in succession, and in the atrium space, they were transformed into an arch shape to cover the entire space. Within it, lighting of "plum", Taiwan's national flower, was randomly arranged to create a "forest" with both regularity and irregularity, completing "VVG Forest", a fusion of Japanese delicacy and Taiwanese sensibility. <Our project members> [Project management and sales] Keita Suda, Ryo Fujime [concept design direction] no.10: Keita Aono [concept design] no.10: Shohei Suzuki, Chihiro Fujiwara

This facility in Iwate Prefecture is the first in Japan to be related to the Great East Japan Earthquake at the national or prefectural level. In order to prevent a repeat of the tragedy of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami that occurred on March 11, 2011, the facts and lessons of the earthquake and tsunami are passed down to future generations, and the state of reconstruction is being disseminated both domestically and internationally. With the displays theme of "Protecting lives and living with the sea and the land," the facility allows visitors to learn about the history of the tsunami damage in Sanriku, the facts and lessons of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami through displays, graphics, videos, etc. <Our project members> [Development] Shin Yoshioka [Sales and project management] Takeshi Mariko [Planning] Eri Saito, Naoko Nakase [Design] Shuji Masaki, Sayaka Horikoshi, Mitsuyo Ashida, Ikuho Tominaga [Production and construction] Akio Hiraishi

The entrance lobby of the headquarters of Xcom Global, which has strengths in providing communication environments, including mobile internet for those traveling abroad. Mobile communication services create various relationships around the world, connecting people with each other and people with each other. The chain of individual communications that transcends countries and generations eventually creates a global movement and spins into one large entity, reminiscent of a forest, where the activities and connections of various living things give rise to the spread of more life. The infinite connections and possibilities that Xcom Global's business brings to the world are superimposed on the state of a rich forest, and concept design theme is the natural formations there, the memories of the forest's growth, and the beautiful appearance that changes with time. For the walls, panels with a motif of overlapping silhouettes of trees are concept design as an element symbolizing the forest landscape, and the space is covered with them. The sunlight during the day and the lights after sunset cast soft shadows on the floor and walls through the openings in the panels, giving the impression of sunlight filtering through the trees, creating a scene that makes you feel like you are in a forest even though you are inside a high-rise building in Shibuya. Furthermore, the impressive tables and drink counter are concept design with the motif of tree rings, a memory of the forest's growth. The bent metal sheets are offset in a concentric pattern as they are assembled, with the top made of transparent acrylic so that the process can be seen. The layout plan divides the space into two areas: a reception area for welcoming visitors, and a meeting area for business negotiations, etc. Under the above concept design theme, we have devised ways to block views and create transparency appropriate for each scene. [Client's challenge/request] We were asked to concept design a reception space and business negotiation space with an atmosphere reminiscent of a luxury hotel lobby. <Our project members> [Sales/project management] Ishii Kazushige, Murakami Kaori [design, layout] Kitamura Yoshihiro [Production/ construction] Chikaishi Ikuo, Koike Tetsuji, Kagawa Takuya

The food court at the Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC), a landmark skyscraper in Shanghai, China, will be transformed into a relaxing place surrounded by "light" and "greenery" that supports food, work and interaction among office workers. We were in charge of concept design and schematic design at NOMURA and working drawings and construction at NOMURA (Beijing) Co., Ltd. as the food court of Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC), a landmark skyscraper in Shanghai, China, as a relaxing place surrounded by "light" and "greenery" that supports food, work and interaction among office workers. The "Food Garden" is a food court with 12 restaurants on the second basement floor of SWFC, a landmark in Shanghai, providing daily food support to more than 10,000 office workers, a place for office workers to relax, and an event space and meeting rooms for seminars and social gatherings. The space was required to add value to the building by providing daily food support for over 10,000 office workers, as well as a place for office workers to relax, and an event space and conference room for seminars and social gatherings. The louvers were designed to visualize the "light" coming in from the ground and to create a series of scenes of "greenery" creeping up toward the light. The event space and conference room (catering available from the food court) were planned as an integrated unit to attract customers even after peak lunch hours. <Our project members> Design: NOMURA A.N.D. Inc. [Sales] Hisayasu Takenaka [concept design, schematic design] Keishi Sasaki, Umi Nishihara, Hitomi Kataoka construction In charge: NOMURA (Beijing) Co., Ltd. [Project management] Nobuya Sugimura [working drawings] Yu Lei, Hideki Arai [construction] Yu Lei, Hideki Arai, Shuangshuang Li, Zheng Xing, Yu Tun, Ken Wang

Medicha is a self-conditioning business centered on meditation, born from Mitsubishi Estate's new business proposal system. It is an immersive meditation studio that provides "luxurious time to create space for yourself" through a unique meditation program that frees all five senses for urban dwellers who are exposed to a lot of stress. We supported Mitsubishi Estate from various angles, from the business planning stage of the brand launch to the opening, by providing consulting, experience concept design, space concept design, graphic concept design, meditation content advice, and art curation. [Customer's comments] In creating an immersive studio that combines "meditation," "art," and "tea," we received comprehensive support not only for interiors, but also for the realization of the concept and the design of services for how to experience meditation. We are also grateful that we were able to create a space and service that maximizes the effects of meditation while maintaining the worldview by collaborating with experts in various fields such as meditation, sound, lighting, and tea. <Our project members> [Sales and project management] Shun Kawai [Consulting and planning] Shoko Miyazaki [design, layout] Hideaki Hata, Yoshitaka Hirayama, Keisuke Yoshida [Production and construction] Kenji Takekawa, Banji Kawai, Yuko Yamashita, Tadahiro Nakajima