This is a high-rise office building that was completed on the former Osaka Stadium site, and it is the symbol of "Namba Parks," the largest green town complex in Japan. The space design called for leeway, comfort and efficiency, and a large, open space without columns was realized. The rental office space available on one floor is about the largest available in Osaka at around 1,500 square meters. The building was constructed while giving careful consideration to safety and the surrounding environment.

Client: Nankai Electric Railway, Takashimaya Company, Limited
Location: 2-chome, Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Design: Nikken Sekkei
Construction: Takenaka Corporation and one other company (JV)
Structure: Steel (aboveground)
Number of floors: 30 fl. above ground
Total floor space: 63,000 m²

This new hospital was built in order to make further improvements to the medical service offered by Saiseikai, the only public medical institution in Ibaraki City. The bright, cream color base tone of the exterior is segmented by the vertical mullions of the site PCa balcony edges and the horizontal lines of the aprons. While giving a sharp appearance, it also blends in well with the surrounding environment with a feeling of safety and affinity. The glass-encircled waiting hall has the expression of being the base of an open community medical institution. The wards were finished while anticipating the requirements of the different types of wards, and detailed attention was given to the equipment layout.

Client: Social Welfare Organization Saiseikai Imperial Gift Foundation, Inc.
Location: 2-1-45 Mitsukeyama, Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture
Design: Ishimoto Architectural & Engineering Firm, Inc.
Construction: Takenaka Corporation
Structure: Reinforced concrete
Number of floors: 7 fl. above and 1 fl. below ground
Total floor space: 17,415 m²

This is a high-quality rental office building that will be occupied by the Hokkaido Electric Power Group Companies. This is the beginning of development of the area, which has been the dream of the client, and the aim was for this building to be the new face for the area. The exterior appearance matches the location, with sharp design which people will not grow tired of. The inside has high ceilings with large, open office space, and under-floor airconditioning to enable free office planning. Utmost priority was given to a design which would allow easy-to-use and a comfortable office for the occupants. A package air-conditioning system using a new refrigerant and ventilators with full heat exchangers have been installed. By using an ice thermal storage air-conditioning system using late-night electric power, load on the environment and running costs have been reduced.

Client: maruho eishou co.,
Location: 3-chome, Odori-Higashi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
Design/Construction: Takenaka Corporation
Structure: Steel
Number of floors: 7 fl. above ground
Total floor space: 8,141 m²

This project entailed the rebuilding of the Osaka office of Okaya Koki. The aim was for a building which would be as popular with people as the old building. With wide pedestrian areas joining up onto roads on three sides, the structural and equipment elements were kept to the east and west sides, keeping the north and south sides open, and creating an open, office space without columns. Much use was made of natural materials, and by using warm white fluorescent lighting in the office areas, the building has the warmth of a space for living.

Client: OKAYA & CO., LTD.
Location: 1-27-5 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Design: Takenaka Corporation
Construction: Takenaka Corporation and two other companies (JV)
Structure: Steel, Reinforced concrete
Number of floors: 8 fl. above ground
Total floor space: 7,037 m²

Yamaha abolished all its company housing and designed a 100-room dormitory for single men and women for Hamamatsu City. Giving consideration to plenty of greenery and the scenery of the undulations of the surrounding residential area, the positions of wind-resistant screens which also act to hide outside equipment have been laid out to give a rich, rhythmical exterior appearance. The plane plan called for a courtyard to be built between the dormitory and common-use buildings so that light, wind and the greenery could be appreciated. The make-up of the male and female occupants can be flexibly met through the vertical circulation layout. The dormitory rooms have large windows which can be opened on the north and south sides which make the rooms bright with good air circulation. Closed equipment modules are used in each room.

Client: YAMAHA CORPORATION
Location: 283-1 Nakazawa-cho, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Design/ Construction: Takenaka Europe
Structure: Reinforced concrete
Number of floors: 6 fl. above ground
Total floor space: 3,499 m²

This clinic was built as the owner became an independent medical corporation. The existing line of trees was left in place, a large rotary was built in front, and a low three-story building was constructed that would match the surrounding town atmosphere. In order to attract patients, an inviting exterior appearance was created using white tiles and rows of horizontal multiple windows. As one of the design features, a large roof has been built at the main entrance to make it easy for cars to pull up. Inside stairs with a warm atmosphere where natural light shines in have been built at each end of the building, with the waiting hall in the middle. A clear floor plan was designed with corridors reaching through to the consulting areas.

Client: Nippon Koukan Hospital
Location: 1-2-3 Kokandori, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Design: Takenaka Corporation
Construction: Takenaka Corporation and one other company (JV)
Structure: Steel-framed reinforced concrete
Number of floors: 3 fl. above ground
Total floor space: 4,251 m²