Works#2025

The renovation of the first and second floors of Barneys New York's Ginza flagship store was based on the concepts of "memory" and "creation," aiming to create a space that respects the tradition (=memory) that the brand has built up over many years while generating new value (=creation). By utilizing existing fixtures such as calm wood-grain walls and niches, and combining sustainable materials, materials that blend naturally with existing finishes, and unique, symbolic fixtures, the store aims to fuse timeless quality with challenging humor. The watch workshop at the back of the first floor was planned as a "visible customer service" space, and the experience of staying there is enhanced by providing a semi-private consultation space that gives a sense of privacy. In addition, the newly installed cafe counter was designed with visibility from the outside in mind, aiming to attract new customers. As you proceed to the second floor, which is connected by the central staircase, mirror walls at different angles are installed so that the entire floor can be seen, forming an iconic look. Further back, a display is placed in front of the vintage area to improve attraction and flow. Within a short construction period and limited budget, we achieved a reliable concept design proposal by actively reusing existing fixtures and conducting rapid verification using point cloud data. The project resulted in creating an iconic and luxurious space that embodies Barneys' unique style, inheriting tradition while pioneering the future.

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, the "IG Arena" grand opened in Meijo Park, overlooking Nagoya Castle in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. Boasting a capacity of 17,000 people and a ceiling height of 30 meters, making it one of the largest arenas in Japan, it employs a hybrid oval-shaped arena surface that combines the oval shape suitable for sports viewing with the horseshoe shape suitable for concerts, enhancing both visibility and acoustic effects. Our company was in charge of the planning, design, and construction of the "d CARD LOUNGE (Premium Lounge)" which provides a premium viewing experience at the IG Arena, helping to create a hospitality space that makes you forget you are in an arena, both in terms of hardware and software. Furthermore, our company has signed an official supplier contract for the "IG Arena".

We renovated an old house in Tomonoura, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, into "RiSA DINING&STAY," an auberge of the "Shiomachi Hotel." The first floor is a restaurant for guests, and the second floor has two guest rooms. The building is complex, with several old houses connected together, and we were able to complete the project by resolving various issues with local partner companies. Respecting the client's desire to cherish Tomonoura, a historic port town that has flourished since the Manyoshu era, we aimed to create a comfortable space where the past and present blend together by incorporating modern concept design into the old building.

The former Hokkaido Government Office Building (commonly known as the Red Brick Building, completed in 1888) is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property and a representative historical building of Hokkaido. To commemorate the 150th anniversary of Hokkaido's naming, a large-scale renovation project was planned, transforming it into a "hub for disseminating information on Hokkaido's history, culture, and tourism to both domestic and international audiences." In this project, our company was responsible for various surveys to consider the preservation and utilization of the Red Brick Building, the basic concept for the renovation, displays design, and displays construction.

The Sumitomo Pavilion at the 2025 Japan International Exposition (Osaka-Kansai Expo) is a pavilion where visitors can experience a grand "story of life" set in the "UNKNOWN FOREST." With lanterns in hand, children and adults alike can freely wander through the forest and experience the interconnectedness of life that is usually unseen. In response to the movements of visitors, light and mist change, and the "story of life" in nature emerges in the forest, depicting trees conversing in the soil, the life cycle of trees spanning hundreds of years, and the animals and fungi lurking in the forest. In a theater deep within the forest, the trajectory and fragments of memories of the Mother Tree, which has watched over this forest, from its birth to its end, are depicted. The wind and mist that drift through the space stir the senses of visitors, and the climax is reached with a powerful performance in which layered images, music, and people merge. After the forest experience, visitors will explore the "Seeds of the Future" area, where over 700 cutting-edge technologies and initiatives from the Sumitomo Group are displays, leading to a platform utilizing generative AI where anyone can create and share ideas for the future. The Sumitomo Pavilion itself was constructed using approximately 1,000 cedar and cypress trees planted in 1970, the year of the Osaka World Expo. In addition to their experience at "UNKNOWN FOREST," visitors can participate in a "tree-planting experience" where they can touch seedlings and soil, and the newly grown seedlings will be returned to the original forest. This "story of life" will continue even after the Expo, and will be passed on to future generations.

The Okawachiyama area of Imari City, Saga Prefecture, is the production center of "Nabeshima-yaki," considered the finest Japanese porcelain, which was produced by the Saga Nabeshima Domain for presentation to the shogunate and as gifts to other domains. The "Imari-Arita Ware Traditional Industry Hall," located at the gateway to this area, is a facility that serves as a training ground for ceramics workers and an educational displays of Nabeshima-yaki. This time, as part of a renewal project timed to coincide with the 350th anniversary of the opening of the Nabeshima Domain kiln in Okawachiyama on November 1, 2025, our company designed and construction the renovation of the entrance, materials displays room, and general displays room.

"Sato Issai Learning Square" is a facility that honors Sato Issai, a great man who represented the Iwamura Domain in Mino Province, present-day Iwamura Town, Ena City, in the late Edo period. Sato Issai produced many disciples as head of the Shoheizaka Gakumonjo (the predecessor of the University of Tokyo), and his teachings (the words he left behind) not only influenced many Meiji Restoration patriots at the end of the Edo period, but are still passed down to the hearts of many people today. The facility is comprised of a video introducing Sato Issai's life, an introduction to the many words he left behind, content that speaks to visitors in a dialogue format with words that resonate with them, and quiz-style content for children.

This is a renovation project for the golf course "GORA KADAN FUJI GOLF", located in the majestic and undulating land at the foot of Mt. Fuji, close to the hotel "GORA KADAN FUJI", which will open in the summer of 2025. In the two-story clubhouse with an area of approximately 2,600 square meters, we were in charge of the interiors and FFE concept design of the common areas such as entrances, lobbies, lounges, restaurants/bars, suites, shops, lockers/buses, as well as interiors working drawings, equipment basics, working drawings, supervision, interiors, and FFE construction of the entire building. GORA KADAN Conscious of the sense of grade that interacts with the brand's luxury hotels, we have created a modern and prestigious clubhouse space based on brick, wood, and marble.

TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, a town directly connected to JR Takanawa Gateway Station, and THE LINKPILLAR 1 SOUTH, a skyscraper located directly in front of the station, boast an exceptional location with excellent access not only to major areas of central Tokyo but also to Haneda and Narita airports and Shinagawa Station. Located on the 23rd to 30th floors of the building, the JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo is the second JW Marriott brand hotel in Japan, bearing the name of its founder, J. Willard Marriott, and is one of the most prestigious brands among the more than 30 brands operated by Marriott International. Our company was in charge of the interiors construction of the public areas, including the lobby, restaurants & bars, pool, and banquet halls, of the JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo, which had its grand opening on October 2, 2025. To embody concept design of Yabu Pushelberg, an internationally acclaimed concept design studio that has worked on numerous luxury hotels including Marriott, we spent over three years collaborating with Project Management and local architects.

In conjunction with the renovation of the Suntory Tennensui Beer Factory in Musashino, Tokyo, our company reconstructed the spatial design of the Theater Hall, which is located at the entrance to the tour route, and the sake storage tank area within the manufacturing process. As a new challenge in this renovation, we installed a 3D sound system in the Theater Hall, evolving it from a simple place to watch videos into an experiential theater where visitors can "feel the brand philosophy."

As part of the renovation of the South Building of Tamagawa Takashimaya SC in Tamagawa, Setagaya Ward, the louvers covering the walls were removed and the existing three-dimensional garden was opened to the public, with the aim of creating a lively atmosphere as a commercial facility and enhancing the three-dimensional circulation of the entire town, including surrounding related facilities. LED cubes were inserted into the facade, appearing to float, and can be viewed from Futako-Tamagawa Station West Exit, the pedestrian deck, the intersection, and the entire street along National Route 246. By adding diverse places to see and be seen within the cubic frame, and by linking with digital content, the face and character of the town as a whole, not just the facility itself, were recreated. Our company was in charge of working drawings and construction of the LED equipment.

The Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium, which opened in Hiroshima Prefecture, has adopted displays concept of "A Museum of Water and Life," and expresses the strength and transience of life by displays the underwater world and the activities of living creatures, conveying a different message in each of its eight stages (scenes). Each stage is connected, reflecting the charm of living creatures that live in diverse environments and depicting the facility's theme, "The Stage of Life." "Welcome" fantastically depicts the beginning of life, and the next "Forest" conveys the changing seasons and the vitality of the forest. "White" shows a world that has lost its color and the brilliance of life, and "Marine Note" and "Coral" introduce the diverse ecosystems of the sea and the colors of coral reefs. "The Flowers, Birds, Wind, and Moon of the Sea" expresses the mystery and beauty of the underwater world, and "Zipangu" depicts the traditional beauty of Japan and the elegance of goldfish. In the final "Message," through a clock that marks the time of extinction and evolution, it appeals to the transience of life and responsibility for the future, providing emotion and resonance. To deliver a deep understanding of the concept and evoke emotion, we incorporated immersive experiences and interactive displays that stimulate the five senses.

This project involved renovating the box seats located at the top of the backstop at Yokohama Stadium into luxurious box seats that can be used for various occasions such as anniversaries, company get-togethers, and business entertaining. Our company was in charge of everything from planning design, layout to construction.

We have newly installed a conference room and waiting lounge space for recruitment interviews at NOMURA Co.,Ltd. Head Office building. As we anticipate that those who use this space will be feeling nervous, we aimed to create an environment where everyone can relax and perform at their best, while also creating an atmosphere that will make interviewees think, "I want to work at NOMURA Co.,Ltd."

Our company was responsible for the design and construction of the renovation of the entrance and facade (exterior of the building) of the Mitsubishi Minatomirai Technology Museum, displays facility of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries located in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture.