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SHIODOME SHIBA-RIKYU BUILDING
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This building is located on a highly visible site, located at the
southern edge of the Shiodome Development Area, where the Shiba Rikyu
Garden stretches out to the south. The exterior has been given a high-quality
appearance through the use of glass curtain walls and stone-placed boards.
With three-meter high ceilings, office space with outstanding views
has been realized. The lower part of the building presents a four-story
atrium lobby as well as a pedestrian deck with a glass pentroof. While
making mutual adjustments with the surrounding area, careful attention
was required so as not to affect the adjacent railroads. Client: Iino Kaiun Kaisya, Ltd. and NIPPON TOCHI-TATEMONO
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This is a new thin-screen television liquid crystal panel manufacturing
plant, established through a joint investment by Hitachi Displays, Matsushita
Electric Industrial, and Toshiba. Designed for symbiosis with the environment,
the location of the building was decided after giving consideration
to preserving as much of the existing greenery, including a road lined
with Japanese zelkova and cherry trees over 10 meters tall. With the
design concept of a high-level liquid crystal display technology by
using metal panels and glass, the walls of the building, while being
simple, present a rhythmical feeling. Short work methods were used,
such as the realization of simultaneous work being done at various points,
systemized ceiling units, and preinstalled equipment units. This meant
the building work, with a total floor space of 290,000 square meters,
was able to be completed in the extremely short period of 12 and a half
months. Throush a tie-up with the Takenaka Research & Development Institute,
micro-vibration and outgas measures have been implemented in the clean
rooms. Client: IPS Alpha Technology, Ltd. |
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Yokohama Bay Quarter
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This project entailed the construction of an open-air mall commercial
facility at Yokohama Portside. Making the most of the site, along a
canal, the aim was to create a commercial facility with the concept
of a "cruise." The seaside open area, using lots of curves, and the
alley-like walkways that connect to it create a comfortable space, and
visitors are able to enjoy shopping or meals on the decks or in the
atrium while feeling nature. With the assumption of water, brine, wind
and rain damage, innovations were made to the design of the floors,
walls, and ceilings, and careful consideration was given to the selection
of the materials and how it all came together. With works of art from
foreign artists in the public areas, this is an appealing and innovative
commercial facility. Client: Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation |
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KYB Corporation Gifu-Kita Factory C-Building
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This is an office building that was planned for the KYB Gifu North
Plant, rather close to the Kiso River. In commemoration of 70 years
since the establishment of the company, the opportunity was taken to
demolish the dilapidated cafeteria building, where it has been newly
constructed, within a rich green landscape centered on a rotary that
greets visitors to the plant. The building consists of levels for plant
work, an employee cafeteria and offices. On the first floor there is
an entrance hall with a large opening facing the greenery and space
for meetings. The building uses structural control dampers which employee
the company's world-renowned hydraulic technology. This not only improves
the earthquake resistance of the building but also showcases the company's
products. Client: KYB Corporation |
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Takeo Wangan Logistic Center
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This project called for the construction of a new Takeo warehouse,
situated in Wakasu, Koto-ku, Tokyo. As the main base for this company,
which is a leader in the development and distribution of high-quality
paper, the aim was for a distribution center with functionality centered
on an automated delivery rack system, as well as a beautiful look. With
the exterior the sides of the walls have been given the expression of
a highquality paper "sample book" and cover by having both sides of
the walls protruding out and wall surfaces with ribs. Rooftop greening
is being used for the folded-plate roof of the truck berth, designed
for harmonization with the community environment. With regard to the
work, a solid foundation was constructed using 78-meter steel pipe piles
and with improved concrete mixture and curing methods, a floor structure
with little cracking has been realized. Client: TAKEO CO., LTD. , Daini Seihoku Kamiryutu DEPO,
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Hirotec Corporation Seiun Dormitory
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This dormitory for single employees has been constructed on a rich
green, high ground in a suburb of Hiroshima. The building has been newly
constructed on land adjacent to the newly-moved Head Office. In order
to support the personnel of this world-class corporation, which has
cutting-edge technology in the manufacture of metal molds for products
such as automotive parts, the theme was to create a peaceful and relaxing
facility, making the most of the location on high ground with mountain
views. The structure clearly separates the public and private room areas
with the public areas such as the cafeteria, bathrooms, and training
rooms located on the northeastern side, with wide-open views, using
wide windows for the enjoyment of nature and scenery. All the dormitory
rooms are located on the southeastern side, realizing a high-quality
life with a bright and open feeling. Client: Hirotec Corporation |
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