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The main approach leading through
the front courtyard
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The spatial structure of the old building was copied,
using a main approach from the gate through the front courtyard. Whereas
there was a long winding path through the central courtyard before,
an unwavering path has now been realized through the porch, central
courtyard, lobby and passageways connected in the space in the layered
pattern. By doing so, this restoration has managed to maintain the importance
and richness of this original building space. With the shape and materials,
a sloping tile roof and wall structure were used to place an importance
on the open expression of the building and the exterior was finished
with earthen color tiles, thereby enabling the new building to retain
the dignity of the old building. The business zone uses a highly effective
core layout, with a system ceiling and free-access floor in the style
of a large room, having the functions and flexibility of a modern office
building. It is hoped that the new head office building, holding the
traditions of the old head office building and the new design with high
efficiency and flexibility, will capture the affection of generations
to come as well as the old building.
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