Works#2026

The Nara Prison Museum by Hoshino Resorts opened in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, as part of a project to preserve and utilize the important cultural property, the former Nara Prison. The concept is "Questions from a beautiful prison." Hoshino Resorts, together with world-renowned creators, explores the history of Japanese penal practices and the society of prisons through the unique space of a prison, offering a new experience that prompts visitors to consider fundamental themes such as "What is freedom?" and challenge their own worldview. The museum consists of a "preservation area" that retains the original state of the Third Dormitory and the guardhouse, and an "exhibition area." The exhibition area is comprised of Building A, which introduces the history of Nara Prison along with the Japanese administrative system in eight exhibition rooms; Building B, which introduces life in the unique society of prison through seven themes: "discipline," "food," "hygiene," "work," "rehabilitation," "money," and "freedom"; Building C, which exhibits works by five artists and prison art by inmates under universal themes such as "crime and punishment" and "time and life"; and Building D, which has a cafe and shop. Our company was responsible for the spatial design and planning of the museum, working in collaboration with various creators and writers to create a space that integrated exhibition information with the spatial experience. We also handled the design and production of exhibition content, including the development of explanatory plans, various reproduction models and sculptures, and the production of videos that convey aspects of prison work.

For this project, in response to the request to create a new store that reflects the characteristics of the location and the live entertainment aspect of monjayaki, our team, which has worked on many theme parks and entertainment facilities, took on the challenge. Focusing on the "value as a food culture" and the "extraordinary experience that stimulates the five senses" of cooking in front of customers using a griddle, "Moheji" opened as a new type of store specializing in an entertaining dining experience. It is a store that offers a completely new dining experience, expressing the famous dishes of 19 countries around the world in 50 kinds of monjayaki.

The new Yamagata Bank headquarters building, planned as a hub for regional revitalization in the central business district of Yamagata City, opened in July 2026. With the architectural concept of "embracing vibrancy," the first and second floors house public areas such as plazas and halls, while the fourth to seventh floors are dedicated to the bank's operations and other business areas. Our company was responsible for the interior design, FFE (Floor Energy and Equipment), and signage planning for the first to sixth floors. Through creating an open space that fosters connections with the community and developing an environment that balances the dignity and functionality expected of a financial institution, we contributed to the creation of a new hub for regional exchange and communication.

This project involved renovating a hotel that opened in 1995 on the upper floors of the Tomarin passenger terminal building in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, and rebranding it as a separate hotel. The existing building had a sense of grandeur and uniqueness, with glass arched ceilings and walls and floors covered with boldly patterned stone. In this project, instead of completely demolishing the existing hotel's interior and rebuilding it from scratch, the goal was to maximize the appeal of the existing space by applying minimal design changes. The extent of demolition was kept to a minimum, and by "adding" elements such as an open kitchen, bar counter, ceiling fans, rugs, furniture, and art based on the spatial concept of a "ship," new life was breathed into the existing hotel, creating an attractive space.

To enhance the competitiveness of JR Gate Tower, which is directly connected to Nagoya Station, a new office lounge has been installed on the lobby floor. While the lounge in the adjacent JR Central Towers, which was developed earlier, is a highly comfortable space where people can spend their time in peace, this facility aims to be a convenient lounge where people can easily drop in, communicate with each other, and take a break. Based on the concept of "Sky Oasis Lounge," a comfortable place has been created that welcomes and embraces office workers in an open space provided by high ceilings and large windows.

We were responsible for the planning, design, and construction of the "50s Stardom Room," a concept room limited to two rooms per day at "1955 Tokyo Bay by Hoshino Resorts." Based on the concept of American stars of the 1950s, we designed a space where guests can spend a playful and special night, as if they have traveled back in time to the glittering world of that era the moment they open the door. The room features a makeup area with a "Hollywood mirror" (a mirror surrounded by round lights) modeled after a star's dressing room, an area with wall hangers modeled after a jukebox and costumes to get them in the mood, and a mini-stage area with a mirror ball that dances with light at the back. Furthermore, a record player and records are also provided, allowing guests to spend a luxurious time listening to rock and blues. This project was not merely a recreation, but a space in which guests could immerse themselves as the "star," and we were committed to this from both the design and construction sides.

Our company planned, directed, designed, and constructed the two daytime and nighttime performances of the "Dolphin & Sea Lion Ocean Live" program at Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium. For the daytime performance, "WOOOOARAI! - A Story of Encounters Begins Here -", we introduced a new transparent display. The show has been revamped to highlight the dynamism and individuality of the creatures through video effects synchronized with the ocean unfolding before the audience and multi-view footage from live cameras installed throughout the venue. For the nighttime performance, "FLOW A LIFE - The Pulsating Sea of Life -", we have created an immersive video experience that spreads across the entire wall. The integrated video, lighting, and sound effects invite the audience into the ocean, allowing them to experience the world of Oarai's sea where life meets, interacts, and resonates.

This is a renovation project for two private rooms, "Matsubuchi" and "Teizan," at Hayase, a Japanese restaurant and teppanyaki bar located on the second floor of Hotel Metropolitan Sendai, which is directly connected to Sendai Station. The private room area, named "Bettei" (annex), is positioned as a separate building from the main building to provide the highest level of hospitality to VIPs, and the essence of a tea room (the spirit of wabi-sabi) for welcoming guests has been incorporated into the design. Just as Matsushima Kanrantei, a representative tea room of Miyagi Prefecture and said to have been given to Date Masamune by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, entertained guests amidst the magnificent nature of Matsushima, these private rooms have been redesigned to resemble Kanrantei, creating a memorable and high-quality space where guests can enjoy their meal while feeling the changing seasons through projection mapping and a courtyard garden.

Uvale!, a cafe, restaurant, and shop attached to Omine Sake Brewery in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is surrounded by abundant nature. The existing office and cafe space was reconstructed, and a layered structure utilizing beams and columns was planned to gently connect the shop, dining area, and sake brewery. By carefully adjusting the placement of columns and ceiling heights, a sense of openness is maintained while naturally dividing each area, creating diverse experiences for visitors. Furthermore, by expanding the openings, a comfortable environment with plenty of natural light has been achieved. In addition, the reddish-brown color reminiscent of the Sekishu tiles found in the region was incorporated into the steel frame and materials, and together with the three-dimensionally arranged plants, a space was created that resonates with the rural landscape of Mine that spreads out outside the windows. The aim was to create a place where nature, architecture, and the activities of sake brewing are gently connected.

The Royal Park Hotel Maihama Resort Tokyo Bay is a newly built hotel with 750 rooms, located within walking distance of Tokyo Disney Resort. Based on the concept of "TRAVELOGUE = Memories of a Journey to a Foreign Land," the hotel features standard rooms themed around the world's oceans, such as the Mediterranean and the Gulf of Mexico, to evoke a sense of wanderlust, as well as concept rooms that offer an extraordinary experience as if you've stepped into a storybook. The rooms are vividly designed to leave a strong impression, as if you've traveled to a foreign land, while also possessing a nostalgic, comforting, and warm atmosphere. The hotel offers a hotel experience befitting the prologue and epilogue of a Disney Resort trip, where the exhilaration of an extraordinary experience continues long after. Our company was responsible for planning, design and architecture, FF&E, graphic and art design, and sign design and construction.

"Happy Lawson Town" is a concept that aims to revitalize the town by making Lawson stores community hubs and creating real connections between people of all generations. Our company and Nomura Arcs, a group company that handles comprehensive building services, were consistently responsible for the realization of Happy Lawson Town, from the survey and planning of this store, to the basic concept, as well as the design including the building and landscape, construction, and logo signage.

In May, when the zelkova trees lining the streets are enveloped in fresh greenery, and Sendai becomes the most beautiful "City of Trees" of the year, the "Sendai Aoba Festival," which conveys the essence of Date culture to the present day, is held. Our Tohoku branch has been involved in the creation of the festival's symbolic floats (yamaboko) from the early stages, and even now, every year, our branch staff work together to support the procession. And in 2026, the 12th new float, the "Gokoku Hojo Yamaboko," was completed for this festival, the first in 31 years. The construction of a new float requires not only a large amount of money but also the participation of more than 100 people, including pullers and dancers, so the support of large organizations and companies deeply rooted in the community is indispensable. This time, thanks to the cooperation of Iris Ohyama, who shared our vision, a new float has been realized. Our company was in charge of the design and production of this float. Conception began in May 2024, and in 2025, Iris Ohyama, wanting to share the process with the local community, included the float in its unpainted, unfinished wooden state during the parade. After approximately two years of meticulous production, the completed float has now been unveiled. *Event period: Every year on the third Sunday of May and the day before.

"Gallery Crevia Yokohama Sky Building" is the third "Itochu Housing Comprehensive Gallery" to be opened by Itochu Urban Development Co., Ltd. as an information hub for the new condominium brand "CREVIA," following Shinjuku and Yurakucho. It is a sales base for properties mainly in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is operated with the aim of supporting people in finding their new homes in the Kanagawa area and serving as a hub for communication between the brand and visitors. Our company was in charge of everything from basic design to construction, and based on the concept of "a sophisticated condominium gallery that embodies Yokohama's tradition and innovation," we have created a luxurious space like a hotel lounge so that the time spent choosing a home is a high-quality experience.

In the renovation of the Aisin Com Center History Zone, we revised the exhibition layout, which previously displayed all products in chronological order, and reorganized it under the theme of "Social Challenges and Aisin's Challenges in Each Era." By carefully selecting the exhibited products, we organized the information into a memorable amount for visitors, aiming to create a space that more clearly conveys the company's journey and the trajectory of its challenges. In terms of spatial design, we used the shelves and warehouses inside the factory, which are the basis of manufacturing, as motifs, and developed it as a museum that gives a sense of the industrial site. Furthermore, we have spatialized elements that symbolize the precision processing technology that has supported Aisin's manufacturing, creating an exhibition space in which products, technology, and history can be experienced together. Our company was in charge of everything from planning, design and planning to content design and production, and construction.

Sano Service Area in Tochigi Prefecture has finally reopened after its long-awaited renovation. Our company, under the supervision of our group company Nomura Arcs (which handled the construction), was in charge of the design and planning. We maximized the advantages of the service area's rich natural environment and the fact that visitors can walk between the inbound and outbound lanes, and carried out a renovation that envisioned the entire service area as a single "park." It has been reborn as a relaxing space where visitors can spend their time as they please. The commercial facilities are themed as "An Inspiring Market Where You're Sure to Discover Something New," and are designed as a place where visitors can experience local food, specialties, and culture. Under the design supervision of Kengo Kuma & Associates, we emphasized a sense of unity and openness between indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a space that warmly welcomes visitors.