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DAIMARU SAPPORO
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This building is "JR Tower" whose theme is to create the multifunctional zone in front of Sapporo Station, the most prime real estate location in Hokkaido where 330,000 people get on and off trains each day. In contrast to fashion trends that change daily, it was thought that the architecture of the building should have a "real design," uninfluenced by changes in fashion. The aim was to maintain the identity of the Daimaru Department Store with a sense of permanence and suitability to the Sapporo area. In order to reduce any influence of excavation to the surrounding buildings, the top-down construction method was used in the excavation work for the underground frame structure with extreme care taken to the adjacent JR tracks. Client: The Daimaru, Inc., Rail City East Development
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This project was the construction of a high-rise residential apartment building on an elevated site in Moto-Azabu. There are many embassies and historical residences in this area, but the site of this building had become a slum area, so the aim was to create an environment that would serve as a model for an inner-city residence. The concept was not for a forest in the city, but "the city must be a forest," so the plan called for opening up a wide green area, by making the building high-rise and locating communal facilities underground. This was to improve the natural environment around and including the site. With an exclusive hotel-style driveway, and an underground entrance with a light wall, a high-grade residential apartment building has been created befitting the Moto-Azabu area. Client: Mori Building Co., Ltd. |
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Otsuka Corporation Head Office
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This project was the construction of a new Head Office Building in commemoration of the 40th year since the founding of Otsuka Corporation. The building was given an advanced design suitable for this leading IT industry company, with a 52.5 by 21.6 meter space without columns, unseen elsewhere. Energy conservation has been implemented by using an electric current-carrying glass that heats on the northern facade of the building, and other environmental considerations have been made including rooftop greening and the use of ecofriendly materials in the interior. |
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Congregation of Caritas Sisters of Miyazaki
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This convent is where the sisters who lead a life of self-sacrifice and commitment can heal their physical and spiritual fatigue, and continue their prayers. This "house of silent meditation" is situated on an elevated site overlooking Beppu Bay in a rich green environment. The central courtyard in the center of the building acts as a place of meditation, as well as a place to meet and talk. The large spaces including the cathedral and the cafeteria, and the small spaces such as where the sisters have their rooms are connected by a corridor facing the central courtyard, giving the facility a sense of circulation. Rough soil-like exterior tiles and other natural interior materials have been used so the building blends in with the surrounding natural environment with a simple and tranquil appearance, creating a space for healing befitting this house of silent meditation. Client: Religious Corporation Catholic Caritas Sisters |
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Kanagawa Dental College
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This project entailed the construction of the Practical Training and General Education Wing of Kanagawa Dental College in Yokosuka City. Based on the overall plan of being able to make suitable renovations to the existing buildings at the site in the future, the construction was undertaken on the condition that the existing buildings would be used during the construction. A basic structure was used of having a main space holding the practical training and classrooms, with independent core shafts at either end with service spaces holding staircases and toilets, making it easy to add extensions and connect some of the buildings in the future, and making "changes" and "growth" to this flexible campus possible. Client: Kanagawa Dental College |
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Mizuki Day Nursery
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This is a rare facility in Japan, where a private company has built and is operating an approved day-care center and pediatric clinic. In order to realize the aspirations of the client, which operates a maternity clinic, of being able to "provide support to raising children, from giving birth to entering school," Takenaka assisted with the original planning stage. To make the most of this ideal site environment, the day-care building was constructed centered around a terrace and light court so the facility would be connected to the surrounding environment, realizing an open child-care space connected to the outside. With various shapes and colors here and there, the details and materials were considered and selected with children's eyes in mind, to develop a space for fostering feelings. Client: Higashi-Hiroshima Corporation |
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