Saitama-Shintoshin National Government Building Tower 2

As a measure in reducing the concentration of offices in Tokyo, a new joint government building that is to house 14 national government organizations has been completed at the site of the previous Japan National Railway Omiya marshaling yard. A large heliport for use in disaster prevention has been built on the top of the building.

Client: Kanto Regional Construction Bureau of the Ministry of Construction Location: 1-21-1 Kitabukurocho, Omiya City, Saitama Prefecture Design Supervision: Kanto Regional Construction Bureau of the Ministry of Construction, and a joint venture between Nikken, Tohata and RTKL Construction: Takenaka Corporation and 2 joint venture companies Structure: Steel, Steel-framed reinforced concrete, and Reinforced concrete Floors: 3 Fl. below and 26 Fl. above ground Total floor space: 99,427m2

Kashiwaishigyo Headquarters Building

In consideration of the style of offices in the future, even though the building is small, it was base isolated and constructed using wall-type flat slabs and space frames inside, which do not require columns and beams. Also, the aim was to make an expressive space design, which was done by having a contrast between the classical, deeply chiseled exterior and the modern interior.

Client: Kashiwaishigyo Co., Ltd. Location: 4-10 Kanocho, Chuo-ku, Kobe Design: Takenaka Corporation Construction: Takenaka Corporation and 1 joint venture company Structure: Reinforced concrete Floors: 8 Fl. above ground Total floor space: 1,173m2

Kawasaki Municipal Hospital

The reconstruction of Kawasaki Municipal Hospital was planned as part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the opening of the hospital with the basic concept of improving the hospital's functions and environment while still operating as a hospital. The structural frame, which was designed to enable streamlining of the reconstruction on one quarter of the site and support future functional changes, consisted of four Hercules posts and megatrussing to support high-rise hospital wings that protruded out 28.5 meters on the northern and southern sides. The structure and the way it was built made the building unique. The exterior structural frame was covered with aluminum panels, giving the building a strong design. A state-of-the-art general conveyor system was installed for management of materials inside the hospital, enabling smooth management. Client: Kawasaki City Location: 12-1 Shinkawa-dori, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki Design Supervision: Town Planning Office of Kawasaki City and Nippon Design Co., Ltd. Construction: Takenaka Corporation and 4 joint venture companies Structure: Steel, Steel-framed reinforced concrete Floors: 1 Fl. Below and 15 Fl. above ground Total floor space: 49,884m2

Hawks Town Mall

Following completion of Fukuoka Dome and the Seahawk Hotel & Resort, construction of the "Hawks Town Mall" has also been completed, meaning the 10-year "Hawks Town Plan" has now been fully completed. The facility consists of a standing-room only live hall with the capacity for 2,000, a 10-screen cinema complex with the capacity for 2,400, a large amusement area and 52 retail shops and restaurants. The open mall in the center of the facility uses a European-style facade that is designed to give the mall the feeling of "a town rich in natural changes," and it is also an approach to the dome. Owner: Fukuoka Daiei Real Estate Inc. Location: 2-2-1 Jigyohama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka Design: Takenaka Corporation Construction: Takenaka Corporation and 2 joint venture companies Structure: Steel-framed reinforced concrete, Steel Floors: 4 Fl. above ground Total floor space: 37,500m2

Toyota Medical Corporation Kariya General Hospital East Branch

This clinic was designed to be a convalescent hospital for chronically ill patients, and the aim was to construct a space with a high level of convalescent amenities. A plane of individual-type, multiple-bed rooms with light wells installed between the rooms was used, and lighting and the airflow can be controlled by the side of the bed on the corridor side. Large single sliding windows that allow plenty of sunshine and air to come in were installed on the outside. These windows, the pentroofs and the light wells give the exterior a deeply chiseled expression. Outside, a rich variety of trees and plants were arranged, an artificial hill and pathways were built, all designed to make a peaceful and soothing environment. Client: Toyotakai Medical Corporation Location: 7 Higashida, Hanjodocho, Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture Design & Construction: Takenaka Corporation Structure: Reinforced concrete, Steel (part) Floors: 4 Fl. above ground Total floor space: 5,140m2

Inoda Coffee Main Shop

The old "Inoda Coffee Main Shop" in Kyoto, which has been patronized by authors such as Junichiro Tanizaki, movie makers and other fans burned down in April last year, so it had to be almost completely rebuilt, and reopened during spring this year. While retaining the Kyoto-style atmosphere of the original shop such as the red shell grating exterior, inner garden and brick arch alleyway, a coffee room, special room and a memorial room for memorabilia dating back to the founding of the shop were newly added. Even though a reinforced concrete structure has been used in the construction of the shop for fire-prevention reasons, cryptomeria board mould concrete, GRC paneling and stainless steel grating have been used to give the shop back its original old-style Kyoto appearance. Owner: Inoda Coffee Co. Location: 140 Doyu-cho, Sakaimachi-dori Sanjo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto Design & Construction: Takenaka Corporation Structure: Reinforced concrete Floors: 2 Fl. above ground Total floor space: 591m2