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"An Experiential Cafe Overflowing with Love for Cars" This is the first motorsport-themed cafe to open at "MEGA WEB," Toyota Motor Corporation's experiential theme park. It's not just a cafe with cars in it; the styling is designed to subtly stimulate interest in cars. A large table modeled after the Nürburgring circuit in Germany, where Toyota Motor Corporation and other automakers from all over the world participate for development, is placed in the center, and the cafe is adorned with goods that will stir the hearts of car enthusiasts and art that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. This circuit-modeled table is the symbol of the cafe and is concept design as a communication belt that encourages natural conversations among people. In fact, it is bustling with people taking pictures in various places, and many conversations can be heard. We hope that families, friends, and sometimes even strangers will connect and expand their relationships through conversations about motorsport. The machines that are the heart of the cafe are actual racing cars that have competed in races, creating a realistic atmosphere. In addition, furniture concept design using only parts from Toyota cars has been created and can only be seen here. More than just furniture, it's furniture with a message, making it popular with both Japanese people and many foreign tourists. The food, made with carefully selected ingredients, includes lunch plates where you can choose your main and side dishes, as well as soy smoothies and soy milk donuts made with soy milk and okara from a long-established tofu shop, and gluten-free soy brownies, creating a place where people of all ages can enjoy a meal with peace of mind. This reflects Toyota Motor Corporation's initial philosophy of allowing people who might be somewhat distant from motorsport, such as women and children, to naturally experience the world of motorsport while enjoying the cafe. We focused on providing a real experience that cannot be found in a cafe that simply displays cars, creating a space where not only core car fans but also young women and families can enjoy the world of motorsport after visiting the cafe. <Our Project Members> [Sales/Project Management] Takuya Fujioka, Yukari Tange [Creative Direction] Mitsuhide Yoshinaga [design, layout] Yuzo Kosaka, So Kato [Production/ construction] Ryuichiro Katsura

[Project Description] This project involved the development of a lively ground-floor facility as part of the rebuilding of the Mitsubishi UFJ Bank Osaka Building. Planning and consideration began in the spring of 2013, and the facility opened in August 2018. With the aim of "creating a lively atmosphere in the surrounding area and the Midosuji area" and "creating a high-quality space befitting a bank building," a cafe and gallery lounge were introduced. The gallery displays paintings and historical materials (coins, money exchange tools, etc.) owned by the bank, providing a space where visitors can relax and casually experience art and history. A corner introducing nearby landmarks and historical sites has also been added to encourage people to explore the surrounding area. Our company was responsible for planning and consulting, design, layout and supervision, and the production and construction of displays, furniture, and fixtures during the development, and we have also assisted with some of the post-opening operations. [Client's Challenges/Requests] This project tested NOMURA Co.,Ltd. 's overall capabilities in creating a vibrant facility, a first for the bank, as it required planning and concept design skills to realize the seemingly contradictory themes of "creating a lively atmosphere" and "displays a high-quality space." [Solution] Regarding the spatial concept design, we aimed to create a concept design where people with various purposes could gather in the same space by spatially connecting multiple elements such as a cafe, gallery, local exhibitions, currency displays, ATMs, and foreign currency exchange corners in a lounge, creating an integrated configuration. Furthermore, by being involved in the operation after opening, we will continue to be involved in "creating a lively atmosphere," which was the theme from the beginning of development. <Our Project Members> [Development] Motoo Kawada [Project Management & Sales] Motoo Kawada, Yuha Nakamura [Planning & Consulting] Hiroshi Yoshimoto, Reiko Kuroda, Rie Hasegawa, Nobuaki Yabe, Konomi Taki, Toko Takeuchi [design, layout] Masao Nemoto, Masahiro Hisakane [Production & construction] Hironari Ota, Takahiro Nakayama [operation, management] Motoo Kawada Photography: Masato Kono (Nakasa & Partners Co., Ltd.)

"SUSHI TOKYO TEN" has opened in Shibuya Stream. Shibuya is being reborn as a city where the generation that was once young people returns as working adults. We aimed to create a new kind of sushi restaurant that would make enjoying sushi feel familiar and fresh to this generation of adults. By reinterpreting and expressing the "chic" and unique "incognito" feel of Edo-style sushi with a modern image, we have created a sushi restaurant that is fitting for the new Shibuya. [Client's Challenges/Requests] The client wanted to create a restaurant where the sense of presence at the counter, which is the essence of a sushi restaurant, could be felt throughout the entire restaurant, including the table seats. [Solution] By covering the entire space of the restaurant with a single triangular roof, we created a unified concept design that makes the space from the eaves to the counter feel like one. <Our Project Members> [Development] Jun Nakata [Sales/Project Management] Takayuki Mori [design, layout] Shinjiro Kondo, Nao Hiura

Starbucks Reserve(R) Roastery Tokyo, which combines coffee bean roasting capabilities, opened along the Meguro River in Nakameguro, Tokyo. This is the first Starbucks store to open in Japan and the fifth in the world. Each floor of the four-story store offers a different experience. Located in a vibrant and creative neighborhood, this charming concept design was inspired by the famous rows of cherry trees that line the Meguro River in full bloom. The space concept design aims to blend with the natural beauty of various parts of Japan, and is symbolized by an expansive glass surface that extends to the ceiling and a warm wooden terrace seating area. In the center of the store, a 17-meter-high cascade stretches to the fourth floor, where coffee beans are stored. 121 hand-hammered copper plates cover the surface. Pipes carrying coffee beans run around the cask and throughout the restaurant, while the main bar on the first floor offers a variety of coffee brewing methods, and the authentic artisan bread available at the Italian bakery Princi (R), the first of its kind in Japan, is another attraction. In the area with a large roasting machine, visitors can also enjoy communicating with baristas and roasters over the counter; the Tibana Bar on the second floor offers a unique tea experience and a taste of the traditional Japanese tea journey, while the Alibiamo Bar, the first of its kind in Japan on the third floor, offers mixology and Craft Cocktails on the 3rd floor, where you can immerse yourself in a world of mixology and craft cocktails. In addition, the AMU Inspiration Lounge on the top four floors will serve as a venue for casual talks about social issues, a community outreach center, and a coffee training facility. 　The store will be the first Starbucks Roastery in Tokyo to be built from the ground up with a local architect, and the store exterior will be a collaboration with Kengo Kuma, a leading Japanese architect. concept design The space is a fusion of Japanese nature and tradition with modern concept design architecture, creating a space where people can explore and enjoy the experience of coffee. Based on the concept of a roasting factory and seating area coexisting in the same space, we sought a dynamic and entertaining composition incorporating the roastery's symbolic "cask" and bean pressure pipes, as well as an odd combination of delicate and understated Japanese materials. Solution: The cask is surrounded by a cherry blossom petal motif inspired by the cherry trees along the Meguro River. The cask itself was concept design patterned in such a way that the eye is guided upward, like the steam rising from a cup of coffee. The furniture is also interiors ・In addition to incorporating traditional Japanese craftsmanship and material processing throughout, we have added contemporary touches to create a new concept design, like the copper cascade and origami motif on the ceiling. We have created a space that will surprise, inspire, and engage visitors in the coffee experience. The first time you step into the shop, you will be overwhelmed by the overwhelming space. The fusion of Japanese nature and tradition with the modern concept design and the creation of each and every detail has been echoed by customers as one of the values of the immersive experience. In addition to the coffee and tea products, the entire world view of the building, which is surprising and exciting, is one of the main experiences of the Roastery Tokyo. ＜Our project members＞ 【interiors schematic design Cooperation, artwork concept design】 Eiji Kawasaki, Mai Takahashi 【working drawings】 Kyoko Aikawa, Yo Yamamoto, Yuki Yamaguchi, Junya Hagiwara 【 Production construction】 Ryohei Azechi, Jun Endo, Osamu Kojima 【 Project management, sales】 Seiji Yamaguchi, Yukako Ninomiya

Eleven years after being completely destroyed in the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, Mint Kobe was rebuilt in 2006 as a mixed-use commercial building incorporating diverse urban functions such as a bus terminal, multiplex cinema, cultural center, and offices. In 2018, in order to create the future vision for downtown Kobe, the majority of the shops were replaced, and the commercial environment underwent a complete renovation. concept design concept was "M-INT MUSEUM," expressing the unique lifestyle of "Kobe-ness," which is cultivated by the city, its landscape, and its pioneering culture, where each individual cherishes and enjoys their daily life. From concept design of the glittering elevator hall to the two-faced atrium space, wrought iron, art objects, and carefully selected furniture were arranged, integrating the "M" that symbolizes the characteristics of Mint Kobe. Our company participated in the project from the business concept stage and was in charge of all aspects of the renovation project, including planning, consulting, tenant leasing, concept design, construction, and furniture and fixture manufacturing. <Our Project Members> [Sales & Project Management] Yuki Hikita [Planning] Tatsuko Nishi, Mayo Tenma [Tenant Leasing] Jun Nakata, Masakazu Kawai, Takaaki Hiraki [design, layout] Taketoshi Yoshitani, Mika Murakami, Akihiro Takemoto [working drawings] Katsumi Tanda, Teruhiko Ono, Hideyuki Sanada, Kazuhiko Ueda [Production & construction] Jun Kagami, Yuka Tabata, Kenji Iseki [furniture and fixture manufacturing] Tomomi Kominami [Signage & Graphic concept design] Nomura Duo: Yoshie Egawa, Koji Dadai, Hitoshi Goda

KASHIYAMA DAIKANYAMA is a new landscape project in Daikanyama undertaken by Onward Holdings Co., Ltd. It is a mixed-use commercial facility consisting of a cafe on the B1 floor, an event space and lounge space on the 1st floor, a gallery on the 2nd and 3rd floors, a restaurant on the 4th floor, and a bar on the 5th floor. By designing the building as a "hill" by stacking large and small "U" shaped boxes, the aim was to create a space that blends into the Daikanyama streetscape and feels like strolling along a hill. Furthermore, by concept design the lighting and furniture using the same materials as the handrails of the building's exterior staircase, the outside and inside are connected, creating a unified space while each floor has a completely different atmosphere depending on its purpose. <Our Project Members> [Sales/Project Management] Yo Watanabe, Hiroyuki Imaizumi [Architecture/ interiors concept design] onndo: Keita Aono, Masumi Horita, Jun Watanabe, Yu Yoshie [interiors Design] Satoshi Koyama [interiors construction] Miyuki Nakamura, Naoki Nakazato

Hamleys, the oldest toy store in the UK with a 259-year history, now has stores in 19 countries worldwide and is a theme park-like facility with various features that set it apart from ordinary toy stores. The Yokohama World Porters store, which will be the first store in Japan along with the Canal City Hakata store in Fukuoka City, will consist of two floors. The first floor will feature Hamleys' iconic carousel, which children can actually ride and play on. The playroom on the second floor will offer games using digital technology and opportunities to try out toys. In addition, just like in the UK, rental services such as party rooms where you can celebrate special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries with entertainers will be available, making it a facility where families can spend enjoyable time. Our company coordinated this project, in which both stores will open on almost the same day, and assisted with everything from working drawings to construction (excluding the playroom) and construction supervision, based on the basic plan in the UK. <Our Project Members> [Sales & Project Management] Shohei Baba, Haruhiko Kako, Reika Sato, Reina Mihashi [Direction] Eiji Kawakami [design, layout] Masahiro Sugihara [Production & construction] Eisuke Yokoshima, Yohei Ishikawa, Takuto Nitasaka, Kota Shimizu, Yuta Shirahata, Yuma Uehara, Fuyuka Nishiyama, Yuki Miura [Customer Feedback] We were able to realize a store with high construction precision that takes safety into consideration. Furthermore, all the project members agree that it was thanks to the support of NOMURA Co.,Ltd. Ltd., who not only worked with the British design firm but also handled the import agency work, that we were able to open the store in such a short development period. ◆We also handled the Hamleys Canal City Hakata store. <Our Project Members> [Sales & Project Management] Shohei Baba, Haruhiko Kako, Reika Sato, Reina Mihashi, Masahiro Endo, Hisayo Matsunaga [Direction] Eiji Kawakami [design, layout] Masakazu Fujisawa [Production & construction] Eisuke Yokoshima, Yohei Ishikawa, Takuto Nitasaka, Ryo Hashiguchi, Jiro Kusunoki, Daiki Sugimoto

[Project Description] This project involves opening a new Isetan Mirror store in conjunction with the renewal of Terrace Mall Shonan. Unlike previous store locations, this store is located in a shopping mall, and the target audience is broader. Therefore, an experiential space and interactive elements were incorporated. [Client's Challenges/Requests] The challenges were how to attract new customers who would recognize the store, and how to ensure they were satisfied after their purchase and would become repeat customers. [Solution] To accommodate the flow of people from Tsujido Station, a logo sign and mirrors symbolizing the brand were displayed in the window next to the mall entrance. Inside the store, the layout of fixtures and traffic flow were carefully designed to provide good visibility and make it easy for first-time customers to enter. A symbolic corner with curtains was set up in the center of the store where customers can receive counseling at their leisure. [Client's Feedback] This section is adjacent to the main entrance of the facility, making it a section where attracting customers directly impacts sales. Through various efforts, we have been able to raise awareness among customers visiting the facility from Tsujido Station, and many customers have entered the store and made purchases. <Our Project Members> [Project Management] Yukinori Hashida [design, layout] Yuko Aida [construction] Koichiro Matsukawa

[Project Description] We assisted with the design and construction work for the relocation of "Sabatini di Firenze," a superb, authentic Italian restaurant that boasts a history of over 100 years in Italy and nearly 40 years in Ginza, offering the essence of Tuscan cuisine. Our concept design concept was "connecting," and we redefined the Sabatini style as "not a tradition of simply preserving old things and passing them on to future generations, but a tradition of using old things while challenging ourselves with new things and innovating." This resulted in a new "Sabatini di Firenze" that met the expectations of our loyal customers. [Customer Feedback] This is a masterpiece among all of our Cardinal's past stores. We are truly grateful. <Our Project Members> [Sales/Project Management]: Masahiro Harada [design, layout]: Kumiko Oishi / Chie Okamoto [Production/ construction]: Kentaro Yamaguchi / Katsuhiko Naito / Yoshito Hamabe / Yumiko Matsumoto

[Project Description] This is the first store outside of Hokkaido for Ishiya Confectionery Co., Ltd., a Hokkaido-based confectionery manufacturer famous for "Shiroi Koibito" (White Lover) cookies. Unlike the Shiroi Koibito brand, which can only be purchased in Hokkaido, this store is a new brand created for store expansion outside of Hokkaido that does not sell the flagship product, Shiroi Koibito, and this is its first store. Positioned as an antenna shop that takes advantage of its location in Ginza (GINZA SIX), this store will serve as a stepping stone for future store expansion. [Client's Challenges/Requests] The most important thing in terms of concept design expression is that it conveys that it is a Hokkaido-based confectionery manufacturer. The newly developed product line uses a wide variety of local ingredients to create unique products, and we felt that a message was needed that clearly expresses that the roots of its appeal lie in Hokkaido. Therefore, we proposed making an impression with a design that uses "snow" as a motif. [Solution] This white design covering the wall is a deformed and patterned snowflake that has been cut into panels. This design evokes the scenery of Hokkaido, has a pop feel that matches the atmosphere of the confectionery packaging, and also serves as a neutral background to complement the wide range of colors in this merchandising. Inside the showcase, which is the focal point, a small stage was installed to enhance the visibility of the products, and the same cutting pattern was applied to its rising surface. This expresses the scene of confectionery displayed on freshly fallen snow, increasing its appeal to customers browsing the floor and making the products, which represent Ishiya Confectionery Co., Ltd.'s new endeavor and are imbued with thought, even more attractive. <Our Project Members> [Sales] Hyo Inoha, Tadayuki Matsubara [Design] Yoshihiro Kitamura [Production] Shigehito Katsumata, Hajime Komura

[Project Overview] Since the Meiji era, Hibiya has evolved as a place that provides a space for adults to socialize and relax, with the Rokumeikan, a social gathering place, and the Imperial Hotel, which was born as Japan's state guesthouse, standing side by side. Mitsui Fudosan, the project owner, has positioned "In the Park," "Entertainment," and "Elegance" as the unique values that Hibiya offers, and is creating a city that encourages the gathering and exchange of various cultures, sensibilities, and talents from around the world, creating new, future-oriented experiences and values. Our company was in charge of the commercial environmental design, production, and construction of the commercial floors from the basement to the 3rd floor above ground, and based on the concept of "THE PREMIUM TIME HIBIYA," we aimed to create a bright and glamorous space full of adult charm, befitting Hibiya, a sacred place for arts, culture, and entertainment, with the project owner's desire to provide visitors with a special experience in a luxurious time and space, and the concept design concept of a "theatrical space city." The three-story atrium, which is inspired by traditional theater spaces, is an elegant space with soft curves. The underground arcade inherits the memory of the city by reconstructing the "Sanshin Building," which was once a symbol of Hibiya in this area, with a modern concept design. <Our Project Members> [Sales & Project Management] Yo Nishimoto, Kazuya Chida, Shinpei Watanabe [design, layout] Yukio Kazusaka, Yusuke Matsumoto, Chikako Hatanaka [Production & construction] Keisuke Toda, Shinjiro Iwata, Yoshitaka Odajima

[Project Description] Renovation project for the 1st floor all-day dining restaurant at Grand Hyatt Fukuoka. [Client's Challenges/Requests] The client wanted to transform 1st floor AROMA'S into a lively dining restaurant, with content and concept design that would attract non-hotel guests as well. They requested the installation of a charcoal grill and a buffet-style open kitchen as the restaurant's concept design point. [Solution] We aimed for an open storefront in the hotel reception and lounge area, with a setting that blends a good balance of luxury and casualness. <Our Project Members> [Direction] Ryu Kosaka [concept design] Takashi Miyazato, Yushi Tanaka [Sales & Management] Masahiro Endo [Production & construction] Mitsuaki Kanayama, Toshihide Tsumagari

[Project Overview] This is a concept design project for the world's first sweets boutique by Philippe Conticini. [Client's Challenges] The client requested a high-end space concept design that reflected Mr. Conticini's philosophy, and required a café area with counter seating where sweets could be presented to customers, as well as a retail area that would showcase the products in an appealing way. [Solution] To create a store that is both upscale and approachable, we created a moderately casual atmosphere by using a bright interior and rounded elements. <Our Project Members> Direction: Ryu Kosaka design, layout: Yuji Tanaka Sales: Kazumi Wakui Production: Hajime Komura

[Project Overview] This is a store concept design project for a new original brand shop, drawing on the history of the Juchheim store that once existed in Ginza. [Client's Challenge] The client requested a store concept design that would evoke a nostalgic impression, given the store's name, Café Europe, without becoming outdated. [Solution] We created a store that incorporates Western-style details while maintaining a contemporary feel through the combination of materials. <Our Project Members> Direction: Ryu Kosaka design, layout: Yuji Tanaka Sales: Kazumi Wakui Production: Hajime Komura

[Project Overview] LUMINE SINGAPORE is Lumine Co., Ltd.'s first overseas store. Targeting curious working women, it is a concept store that transmits [TOKYO STYLE, CULTURE, DESIGN] from Lumine's unique perspective. The minimalist space, composed of solid materials, creates a gallery-like world that highlights each and every featured product item. It also includes "Lumine Cafe," Lumine's first cafe format, offering a photogenic menu that is conscious of beauty and health, as well as a space that conveys femininity and style. [Client's Challenges] Lumine's self-curated apparel shop and cafe operation. As everything was a first for Lumine, our biggest challenge was to support the store's creation from scratch. The uniquely shaped 285-tsubo (approximately 970 square meters) space is comprised of more than 20 fashion brands, a cafe area, and a sub-lease area. The project required a zoning and traffic flow plan that highlighted the appeal of various merchandise items, a spatial concept design that expressed the individuality and harmony of the new Lumine brand, and an edgy space with a "TOKYO" theme unlike anything else in Singapore. In terms of implementation, challenges arose in overseas construction, such as negotiations and coordination between Lumine and the local building owner, tight schedule adjustments due to repeated delays in decision approvals, and factory production and checks in other countries for production orders. [Solution] By utilizing the irregular shape of the sections and gradually changing each area, a space with breadth and dynamism was created. In addition, by running wooden eaves along the section boundaries, a sense of unity was given to the store, which is packed with various elements (merchandise), and the launch of the new Lumine brand was emphasized. For materials, emphasis was placed on texture and authenticity, and a minimalist and edgy space was created mainly with mortar, wood, and terrazzo. During the project, collaboration with an external VMD designer was carried out to add an artistic element, expressing a sense of style and trendiness that is uniquely "Tokyo-like". In terms of execution, thanks to close cooperation with the Japanese team and the swift response of Nomura Singapore, we were able to successfully open the project despite the tight schedule. <Our Project Members> [Development] Yukihiko Nishi [Sales & Project Management] Shinpei Watanabe / Katsuhiro Muragata [design, layout] Yoko Suzuki, Chie Okamoto [Production & construction] Katsuhiro Muragata / Akihiro Yoshida / Daniel Ma