Works#2026

To showcase Fujitsu's latest technologies to visitors, we planned an entrance space that combines the functions of displays and a lounge. concept design aims not only to displays cutting-edge technologies but also to create an immersive experience where visitors can feel like they are stepping into the information itself.

This project involves the repair and restoration of the world's only surviving German-made B6 steam locomotive, housed at the FUJI Nagoya Science Museum, and the development of a "Railway Plaza" where three railway vehicles, including an old-style passenger car, will be displays outdoors. Aiming to create a place where visitors can experience the dynamic power of a 1904-manufactured steam locomotive in operation and learn about the principles of science and technology and the history of manufacturing, this project spanned over 10 years, with our company handling everything from the locomotive's restoration survey to the conceptual planning, design, and construction. In addition to the repair, restoration, and long-distance transportation of the vehicles, we also incorporated design administration for the outdoor displays facilities and presentation techniques that link to the dynamic displays of the B6 locomotive using transparent LED panels.

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".

A permanent gallery has been newly established in the "Jinyamon Plaza," a gathering place for local residents located in the "GATE SQUARE Kosugi Jinyacho" residence in Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, to preserve the memory of the land. "GATE SQUARE Kosugi Jinyacho" is a residence project located on the site of the former main house of the Hara family, which has existed since the Edo period. Based on the concept of "Passing on the memories of Kosugi to the next generation," the gallery unravels the history of the Hara family and Musashi Kosugi, and constructs a space that harmonizes with the architecture of the residence, using ukiyo-e motifs. The history that has changed over the passage of 400 years is brought into the modern living environment, and the memories of this place and the activities of its people are passed on to the next generation in everyday life. The gallery was concept design as a new community space that promotes regional revitalization.

Our company was in charge of Sigma's displays booth at CP+ 2026, the world's premier show for cameras and photographic imaging, held at Pacifico Yokohama. Since its founding, Sigma has always maintained a deep respect for people's passion for expression and has aimed to provide the best photographic equipment to meet all needs. One year after the announcement of a new VI that returns to this origin and re-examines the essence of Sigma, the Sigma booth at CP+ 2026 was an attempt to visualize this. In this project, the quality of "Made in Aizu, Japan," realized at the Aizu factory, the company's only production base, was used as the identity, and the philosophy of "The Art of engineering. Engineering for Art." was unfolded in the booth. The aim was to create a space where visitors could intuitively feel the respect and responsibility for optical technology, design philosophy, and photographic culture. In designing the booth, we reinterpreted "Japan" in the context of a comprehensive equipment displays. The booth's exterior design is inspired by the concepts of "hashirama" (spaces between pillars) and "yorishiro" (objects that serve as vessels for spirits), while the ceiling features a fabric curtain installation that expresses "light transmission" and "layered lenses." This was realized in collaboration with lighting designer Yoshiki Ichikawa (AURORA Inc.). By randomly hanging translucent fabric curtains and illuminating them with moving lights, a scene reminiscent of the fantastical misty landscapes of Aizu, Sigma's home ground, is created. In the test shooting experience corner, artwork made from waste materials generated during the manufacturing of aperture blades for interchangeable lenses was co-created with the team at Sawada concept design Studio. This was presented as a subject that allowed visitors to actually check the lens performance. Based on the question, "Are textual information and explanatory diagrams truly indispensable for true brand understanding?", the explanatory function was stripped down to the bare minimum, extracting only the most important physical brand embodiment value, aiming for a memorable spatial experience. *Event period: February 26 - March 1, 2026

This project involved the relocation of the first store (Minamimachi-dori store) of the popular patisserie "kazunori ikeda individuel" located in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. Our company was in charge of spatial design, layout, and construction. Based on the concept of "Forest Ēcrin (Jewel Box)," we expressed the relationship between the sweets, which combine traditional French techniques and unique creativity by owner-chef Kazunori Ikeda, and interiors concept design by likening them to jewelry and a jewel box. We incorporated Ikeda's commitment to authenticity and playfulness into the space, creating a composition that gives a sense of three-dimensionality and depth, while also creating a space that elegantly and impressively showcases the products.

In line with Bic Camera's policy of moving beyond the mass-market retail model, we transformed their store from a manufacturer-driven, spec-based sales floor into a new type of store where customer-centric experiences and discoveries are born. Our group consistently produced this new store from conception to implementation. While inheriting the traditional, voluminous display style, we reconfigured the space across various categories, from home appliances to general merchandise, centering it around multiple lifestyles. We created a store experience where customers can find scenes in their lives that interest them, touch the products, and try them out thoroughly, ultimately discovering exceptional items that match their own values. From a place to "buy" to a place to "discover." In Ikebukuro, a fiercely competitive area for home appliance retailers, we created a hub that offers new value beyond the conventional framework.

The "Kukai Room" is a permanent displays room showcasing the life and work of Kobo Daishi Kukai. This time, while retaining the existing graphic content, concept design has been refreshed, and a map showing Kukai's journey has been added to make displays more accessible. In addition, new signs have been installed at the entrance to make the route through displays room easier to understand and to help visitors comprehend displays. Furthermore, in the central area of displays room, a projection of five words written by Kukai has been added, superimposed onto a statue of Kukai, creating an experience as if the historical figure Kukai were standing right there. The characters used in this projection were recreated using AI that has learned from Kukai's own handwriting, with the cooperation of the Faculty of Creative Engineering at Kagawa University. By integrating visual information and spatial design, displays environment has been renewed to achieve both academic excellence and immersion.

Tower Records Shibuya store has undergone renovations on its 1st, 4th, and 5th floors with the aim of evolving into a store that encourages customers to linger and experience new things. In parallel with the renovations, a new type of standing-style beer bar, "TOWER RECORDS BEER," has opened on the 6th floor, which is the analog record floor.

This facility is an annex displays facility of the Hiroshima City Local History Museum, developed in conjunction with the relocation of the Hiroshima City Central Library to a commercial building directly connected to the station. It aims to foster a sense of local pride among citizens by providing a place to learn about Hiroshima's history and culture firsthand, while also serving as a hub for guiding visitors to the main library and a gateway for tourism. displays focus on the geographical characteristics of "rivers, sea, and mountains," which are deeply intertwined with Hiroshima's origins, showcasing the history of transportation, industry, daily life, and culture. In addition to videos comparing old and new photographs and floor-mounted illustrated maps highlighting Hiroshima's attractions, the area introducing industry includes an interactive game based on oyster farming, creating an enjoyable learning experience for both children and adults. Our company was responsible for the basic planning, basic working drawings, and construction.

Opened in 1979, the Toyama City Science Museum explores the diverse natural environment of Toyama from a scientific perspective. In March 2026, the first-floor geology displays room, "Toyama: A Journey Through Time," and the lobby displays were renovated and reopened. This renovation was the first medium-scale renovation in approximately 20 years since the full-scale renovation that our company was in charge of in 2007. The main geology displays room introduces the formation of Toyama's land and the history of life through numerous rock and fossil specimens. While retaining the appeal of the existing displays, new sections were added, including "Toyama's Land Masterpieces," "Toyama Field Map," "3.5 Billion Years of Life History," and the complete skeleton of the Ankylosaurus dinosaur, "Gastonia burgei." displays displays intuitively convey the charm of Toyama's land and nature, connect life, the land, and nature, and deepen displays through video and digital technology.

NANKAI reconstructed the common meeting room area of Parks Tower, an office building adjacent to Namba Parks in Osaka, as the "PARKS PATIO" lounge for employees. The space is designed as a "special backyard for workers" in response to the lush greenery of Parks Garden, the symbol of Namba Parks. As a place that workers use on a daily basis, we have created an environment that accommodates not only meetings and work, but also various ways of spending time, such as taking a break or changing one's mind. Through a worker-participatory production process, artwork using plants in the garden, and sound effects that incorporate the environmental sounds of the rail line, we aim to enhance the overall value of the office building and the worker experience, while incorporating a space for physical and mental conditioning within the convenience of the city. We were in charge of planning design, layout and production construction.

OMO5 Yokohama Bashamichi by Hoshino Resorts, a hotel that inherits the history of Bashamichi in Yokohama and serves as a hub in the sky, has opened (January 15, 2026). In a short period of less than a year from planning to completion, our company was in charge of everything from concept design and design to construction. The concept is "CRUISE SHIP," and the entire space is infused with the romance and playfulness of sailing. On the 46th floor, the public space takes advantage of the limitations imposed by the mix of existing tenants and public open space to create a circulating flow that envisions the entire floor as the "interior of a ship." By visiting lounges reminiscent of the bow of a ship, mirror decks that amplify the night view, galleries, and theaters, we have created an exhilarating "shipboard experience." In the guest room design, we have made the most of the existing feature of having an attached kitchen and proposed "ship cabins" where guests can spend intimate time with friends. We have cherished the density that can be created precisely because of the limited space, and have finished it as a functional yet rich space. The design, which reflects the colors and fonts associated with the Hikawa Maru, a ship representative of Yokohama, acts as a switch that shifts your perspective from a voyage above the clouds to a deep dive into the city.