Works#2025

Located in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Kaikyokan is a popular aquarium that displays a wide variety of pufferfish, a unique feature of Shimonoseki, as well as one of the largest penguin displays in Japan, and is known for its "Lifestyle displays" that focus on the natural habits and behavior of animals. This is the first major renovation since the aquarium opened, and involved updating and renovating aging facilities, while also renewing displays. In addition to the novel concept design meets the expectations of visitors to the facility, which is beloved not only locally but also widely in the Chugoku and Kyushu areas, the structure also places emphasis on functionality.

At the demonstration plant "RITE Future Forest" exhibited by the National Institute of Global Environmental Technology (RITE) at the 2025 Japan International Exposition (Osaka-Kansai Expo), we provided comprehensive production from planning, concept design, architecture, displays design and supervision to operational support. The facility is engaged in demonstration experiments of future technologies that are expected in the future by combining both DAC (Direct Air Capture)*1, which directly captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and CCS (Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage)*2, which stores carbon dioxide directly from the ground. This project aims to create a new forest in the future, by capturing carbon dioxide emitted by humans with human power. In the Guidance Building, we also worked on architecture as a demonstration experiment for new technologies, and realized the world's first future wooden construction technology, the CLT*3-fold structure hanging method, based on the concept of the forest of the future. The hang-up method is a conceptual method in which triangular CLT panels that are tightly connected to each other by hinge hardware are laid on a horizontal surface, and a specific part is lifted by a crane to deform it like origami under its own weight to form a folding plate structure. This time, by using this construction method, it was also an architectural demonstration project to create a large space with a structure with an expressive expression and to promote the spread of CLT structures that have both concept design, functionality, and construction. As a result, an architectural space that exudes a sacred atmosphere that exudes a sense of tightness has emerged, and the CLT folding structure itself made of domestic cedar has become a unique building that realizes an acoustic environment like a concert hall that resonates with displays videos and performances. After the exhibition, there are plans to relocate to the RITE headquarters in Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture in order to use it as a sustainable building. Through exhibiting at the Expo and subsequent utilization, we addressed various social issues such as reducing carbon dioxide emissions, minimizing waste, and promoting the spread of CLT structures. *1 Technology to reduce CO₂ concentration in the atmosphere by removing CO₂ from the atmosphere *2 Technology to collect emitted CO₂ and store it in the ground *3 Wood-based materials made by layering and bonding the ground sheets so that the fiber directions are orthogonal after arranging them.

All floors of Loisir Hotel Shinagawa Seaside are located on high floors, with the reception and conference rooms on the 16th floor and seven floors of guest rooms on the 17th to 22nd floors. For this latest renovation, we were responsible for renovating the 50 guest rooms on the 18th floor. Taking advantage of the hotel's unique location and focusing on its convenient access to tourist attractions, we reflected concept design in the first experience of the stay. Based on the concept of "a space where the first step of a journey begins," we aimed to create a space where guests can feel the hospitality of the hotel by dividing the stay experience into smaller parts and incorporating concept design into that "first action." Furthermore, to take advantage of the unique scenery of the area, we incorporated the colors of the container terminal in the port area in front of the hotel into the FF&E, incorporating the outside scenery into the space as a backdrop.

This is Kawasaki Heavy Industries' displays space at the "City of the Future" pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition, Japan (Osaka-Kansai Expo). displays concept is "Mobility Instinct Laboratory." The Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group's vision of a mobility society in 2050 is expressed through an experiential displays using a full-scale mobility vehicle. Through visitors' experiences of "seeing," "touching," and "experiencing," the space provides a sense of great hope and expectation for the future of mobility. By combining a spatial presentation that combines a futuristic feel with an immersive feeling using large LEDs with displays and experience using a full-scale mobility vehicle, the space allows visitors to experience the future of mobility as if it were their own.

Following the closure of the Panasonic Center Tokyo in Ariake, Tokyo in December 2024, displays for business customers has been relocated to Shiodome, Tokyo, and the Panasonic Corporate Showroom has been reopened as a place where visitors can experience the Panasonic Group's history, latest solutions, and vision for the future. Targeting VIPs from corporations and government agencies, the showroom encourages co-creation through empathy, presenting Panasonic's history and various initiatives for the future through hospitality and video presentations. We were responsible for design, layout, and construction.

This is a Tokyo Head Office relocation project of Toman Toys, which handles the planning, manufacturing, sales, and consulting business of character miscellaneous goods and toys. Against the backdrop of rapid business growth, we started with the aim of expanding our office and rebranding our company, and we were in charge of construction from concept design design to interiors and construction work. Based on the "creative power" and "trust" that Toman Toys has built up so far, we are creating a new face of the company with an eye on future growth while valuing a friendly and soft corporate image. The layout plan reflects the company culture of closeness and friendliness in the spatial composition. concept design used a combination of materials in a one-tone color based on wood to express the intellectual atmosphere of an idea company. In addition, FF&E coordination based on Scandinavian furniture fosters a soft atmosphere of the corporate image. The corporate colors incorporated throughout as accents create a sense of unity throughout the space, creating a one-of-a-kind office.

Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City, hosting the Osaka-Kansai Expo, are exhibiting at the "Osaka Healthcare Pavilion Nest for Reborn," a joint collaboration between industry, academia, and the public sector. As the lead displays joint venture, we were responsible for the master plan, schematic design, working drawings, and construction. The basic concept of the pavilion was to "experience a life where future medical care and healthcare are ubiquitous, while also displays as an experiment in future society that will connect to a legacy." We expressed this concept through the future themes of "healthcare," "city," "food and culture," and "entertainment." The main program, the "Reborn Experience Route," allows visitors to measure their health data with a "Body Measurement Pod" and meet their 25-year-old selves. Together with this 25-year-old version of themselves, they can experience the future of healthcare and urban life envisioned by approximately 20 exhibiting companies, primarily from Osaka, and experience a rebirth of their future selves. This exhibition was created with the hope that it would inspire people to be reborn and take a new step towards a "future society where life shines." [Characteristics of the project] displays was created with the hope that it would inspire people to be reborn and take a new step towards a "future society where life shines." The hope was that it would inspire people to be reborn and take a new step towards a "future society where life shines." This was made possible by bringing together the hopes of the general producer, advisors, exhibiting companies, and many other stakeholders.

This project was initiated to mark the 30th anniversary of Yokohama Landmark Tower. It brings together three attractive bars, including one overseen by a chef with ties to Yokohama and Kanagawa, and another in collaboration with a local company, and opened on May 29, 2025 as a new food hub that will bring the appeal of local food and producers to visitors. Our company was responsible for everything from planning to concept design and construction, with some of the store interiors using wood from Kanagawa Prefecture and the space being decorated with mural art by Kanagawa-based artist Ryohei Yamashita.

We renovated the Mountain Center, located at the base of the Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu slopes in Abuta District, Hokkaido. The facility consists of two floors: a shop and ticket counter on the first floor and a restaurant on the second floor. The renovation expanded the first-floor sales floor by 1.6 times, and the second-floor restaurant, renamed "sanshoku," underwent a complete redesign along with its spatial presentation. The design interpreted the facility as a place to see off guests arriving at Grand Hirafu and onto the slopes, and a place to welcome guests returning from the slopes. By blending the generous, concept design nature of Hokkaido with the newly enhanced, cool brand identity symbolized by "Hirafu Blue," and sprinkling these elements into the vibrant, one-of-a-kind atmosphere unique to resort facilities, we aimed to create a space that offers a unique, cool yet warm experience.

As the host country of the 2025 World Exposition, Japan (Osaka-Kansai Expo), which will be held under the theme of "concept design a Future Society for Life," this pavilion, based on the theme "Between Life and Life," seamlessly connects displays and architecture, allowing visitors to experience the significance of "circulation." The Japan Pavilion, with its circular structure embodying the relay of life, exudes a unique presence as a pavilion of a host country. While the flow of visitors is naturally drawn into the pavilion as they walk around it, its most distinctive feature is the countless wooden planks arranged in a circular pattern. The gaps between these planks allow visitors to glimpse the interior, and the continuity between inside and outside, displays and architecture, encourages visitors to become aware of the "in-between" aspect of the pavilion's theme. Another unique feature of this pavilion is the concept of a "Japan Pavilion that eats garbage." Microorganisms will decompose waste generated within the Expo site and convert it into energy and water. This "living pavilion" allows visitors to relive this process through an installation* and experience how the energy and water generated power the Japan Pavilion. By circulating the three-zone pavilion, visitors can sense the significance of "circulation," a Japanese aesthetic, and truly feel part of this long and magnificent story. Additionally, by using primarily cross-laminated timber (CLT) as "wooden boards" and steel for the structure, the pavilion uses CLT in as simple and symbolic a way as possible. The CLT used in the Japan Pavilion is planned for reuse by companies and local governments across Japan after the Expo ends, and has been designed for easy dismantling and repurposing. By understanding the value of "circulation," which underlies the Japan Pavilion's theme, "Between Life and Life," we aim to encourage visitors to reexamine the circulation that surrounds us and explore the future of society and hints for a sustainable future. Our company is responsible for displays concept design (schematic design, working drawings), construction, and operation of the Japan Pavilion. *A contemporary art form in which the entire displays space is experienced as a work of art. The audience walks around the space and enjoys the work through sights, sounds, and more.

This pavilion for the Osaka-Kansai Expo uses realistic materials to express the rich stories of Qatar's people, land, and sea. The space is composed of real sand that recreates the desert landscape with delicate gradations, aluminum that resembles the deep sea covering the floor, walls, and ceiling, and a giant curtain with intricate embroidery that symbolizes the country's cultural richness. We designed an experiential displays space in which Qatar's traditional crafts and landscapes emerge in a fantastical way amid materials that directly appeal to the visitor's sensibilities.

Spread out in front of the Koitoi coast in Hokkaido, "Roadside Station Shiranuka Koimunkan" is a facility where you can enjoy a comfortable car trip with a function as an RV park (*1), which is rare at a roadside station, and is equipped with showers, saunas, and laundromats. There are also restaurants that use local ingredients from Shiranuka Town, and on a clear day, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the Koimun Coast from the "Azumashi Living" with a view of the sea and the observation deck on the second floor. In addition, based on Shiranuka Town's idea of "supporting child-rearing in Japan", the facility is equipped with a children's family space (Kokko Park). We participated mainly in the planning work of this project as a consortium member, and after being commissioned, we promoted the work as a member of the construction JV (*3), and handled a wide range of tasks such as interiors design and sign planning.  *1 A sleep-in facility certified by the Japan RV Association. *2 DBO (Design, Build, Operate): One of the public-private partnership methods in which design, construction, maintenance, management, and operation are comprehensively ordered from private companies. *3 Joint venture system. A business organization formed by multiple companies for the purpose of receiving and construction a single construction project.

Located at the gateway to the "Umekita Phase 2 Area," Umekita Green Place is a commercial complex themed around "greenery" and "a place for encounters and interaction." We proposed creating a facility with 20 stores, primarily restaurants and cafes, that would create a lush green plaza and a lively, relaxing space where visitors can wander around and enjoy themselves, catering to the needs of people passing through the JR Osaka Station area for a variety of purposes, from nearby office workers to people visiting the park or shopping. We were responsible for the planning, design and construction of the food court on the second floor and the restrooms on the second and third floors, as well as furniture and fixture manufacturing of the entire facility.

We were responsible for design, layout, sign and graphic concept design, interior administration, furniture and fixture manufacturing, environmental features, and construction of the restaurant "Lounge & Dining" at the 2025 World Exposition, Japan (Osaka-Kansai Expo). This facility is concept design to be a "place of hospitality" welcoming guests from Japan and abroad, and combines high-quality spatial presentation with comfort. We aimed to create a space that would create a memorable and special experience for people gathering from all over the world.

This renovation marks the renewal of the "Accident Information displays Room" at the Seibu Training Center, which was established in 2009 for the purpose of safety education for Seibu Railway employees. In addition to the existing "displays Area," a new "Learning Area" has been added. This "Safety Education Room" aims to encourage each employee to think and act independently and share a common awareness toward building safety, learning from past accidents and preventing them from happening again. In the "displays Area," employees reaffirm Seibu Railway's "safety first" policy based on accumulated accident information and learn lessons from accidents. In the "Learning Area," employees focus on human error and incorporate the latest safety management concepts. Through hands-on displays and workshops, employees were encouraged to think independently about how to solve problems and discuss them in groups, aiming to foster a shared awareness of safety among employees. Our company was responsible for the planning and concept, design, layout, sign and graphic concept design, design supervision, environmental features, exhibit execution, interior execution, and building execution.