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"Delight and Passion of Space" published by NOMURA Co.,Ltd. "Delight and Passion of Space" project team

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2025.10.16
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NOMURA Co.,Ltd. has been creating a variety of spaces, including expositions, commercial facilities, and offices, for over 130 years, and has continued to take on the challenge of unraveling the relationship between people and space from an academic and scientific perspective. This time, the company will compile a record of new research that tackles the fundamental question of "What is Delight and Passion in space?" into a book and publish it through Nikkei BP.

The book is available for purchase at bookstores and on Amazon, etc. E-books are also available.
We hope you will take a look.

 

"Understanding emotions through science. This is the beginning of an extraordinary undertaking."
[Recommendation letter from architect Sou Fujimoto]

"Beautiful" alone is not enough. "Functional" alone is not enough.
Investigating the reasons why spaces move people emotionally from both an emotional and scientific perspective

NOMURA Co.,Ltd. is exploring how the power of space connects to people's emotions, actions, memories, and lasting satisfaction through a scientific and academic approach based on three themes: research on people, research on space, and research on the interaction between people and space. What emerges from this diverse research into space and human emotions and actions is the infinite possibilities of space. This book is packed with new perspectives and creative tips that we hope to convey to those involved in creating spaces and those who use them.

 

NOMURA Co.,Ltd. "Study of Delight and Passion" Project Team

NOMURA Co.,Ltd. 's mission is to "deliver Delight and Passion to people through space creation," and the company strives to deliver new value to society through the time and experiences that spaces bring. The team conducts academic research into "Delight and Passion" by scientifically analyzing and verifying the question, "What is Delight and Passion in space?" from the perspective of people's behavior and psychology. The team aims to add a scientific and academic approach to the spatial concept design know-how it has cultivated over 130 years since its founding, and to implement it as an academic field in society in the future, thereby realizing a more prosperous society. The team is also made up of people with diverse expertise, including designers, planners, sales, production management, and back office staff, and engages in research and development from a perspective that transcends professions.

Related information

title

"Delight and Passion Studies of Space"

issue

NOMURA Co.,Ltd. "Study of Delight and Passion" Project Team
 

Publisher

Nikkei BP
 

release date

October 20, 2025

specification

Book (softcover) 216 pages / A5 / Japanese

List price

2,500 yen (excluding tax)

ISBN

ISBN 978-4-296-20819-7
 

Amazon site

https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4296208195#detailBullets_feature_div

Content details

The indescribable feeling of having a wide view after passing through a long corridor. It's amazing how the impression of a space can change completely with just the color of the curtains.
There are moments when the warmth of wood and the feel of the material suddenly soothe your soul. When you visit various spaces, do you ever feel that "something is nice"?

This book is a record of new research by NOMURA Co.,Ltd., a company with over 130 years of experience creating a variety of spaces, including those for exhibitions, commercial facilities, and offices, that tackles the fundamental question of "What is Delight and Passion in space?" To clarify how the power of space connects to people's emotions, actions, memories, and lasting satisfaction, the book explores this question using a scientific and academic approach from three perspectives: "research on people," "research on space," and "the interaction between people and space."

The mechanisms of emotion, changes in emotions in space, the impact of floor texture on human consciousness, the optimal sound environment that is neither too loud nor too quiet, the properties of wood, and more. Through a wide range of research, the infinite possibilities of space become apparent. This book is packed with new perspectives and creative tips that we hope to convey to those involved in creating spaces and those who use them.

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