THE CAMPUS / KOKUYO

THE CAMPUS / KOKUYO - Exterior Photography, Handrail, Deck, CourtyardTHE CAMPUS / KOKUYO - Interior Photography, Windows, Door, FacadeTHE CAMPUS / KOKUYO - Interior Photography, Dining room, TableTHE CAMPUS / KOKUYO - Interior Photography, Bedroom, ChairTHE CAMPUS / KOKUYO - More Images+ 16

  • Architects: KOKUYO
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  8426
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Nacasa & Partners
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Ashford Japan, KOKUYO Furniture, ModuleX, NEW LIGHT POTTERY, Nagoya Mosaic-Tile, Toray
More SpecsLess Specs
THE CAMPUS / KOKUYO - Exterior Photography, Windows, Facade
© Nacasa & Partners

Redefinition of Central Office in the City - A renovation project that has transformed a forty-year-old private company building into an experimental site for the future where people can work and live creatively. The main concept is "WORK & LIFE PRECINCT ". The project opens up corporate activities to the city and explores new value in an environment where diverse people are involved.We design "a future prototype of offices in the city," offering a variable public space open to the neighborhood, as well as the experience of empathic resonance necessary in the new era of dispersed working.

THE CAMPUS / KOKUYO - Exterior Photography, Handrail, Deck, Courtyard
© Nacasa & Partners
THE CAMPUS / KOKUYO - Image 20 of 21
Plan - 1st Floor
THE CAMPUS / KOKUYO - Interior Photography, Windows, Door, Facade
© Nacasa & Partners

Place of controlled chaos, comfortably blended with the city - We have created an open and spacious space through “subtractive operations,” while taking advantage of the existing buildings. Like an oasis in the city, this space is a place where you can feel the subtle charms of nature, with gentle breezes blowing through the building openings and the trees swaying. Believing that such a semi-public, semi-outdoor space stimulates people's creativity, we designed the lower floors of the buildings as a "landscape in harmony with the city. “There is an elaborate and inspiring chaos here, where various programs blend together, and different activities occur every day. Strolling through such inspirational chaos is actually one of the most amazing experiences that any city can offer, although often not available in the office district.

THE CAMPUS / KOKUYO - Exterior Photography, Windows
© Nacasa & Partners

Open an existing building with "Creative Subtraction" - The central one of the three buildings that originally existed was demolished to create an open PARK. Since the site is located on a street corner, we intentionally created many openings in the building wall to provide paths for the wind and people to pass through. We aimed to transform our premises in Shinagawa from a "corporate-oriented, closed workplace" into an "open place, where working people can connect with society.” It is a "space where diverse people gather, and various activities and cultures are born.

THE CAMPUS / KOKUYO - Interior Photography, Kitchen
© Nacasa & Partners
THE CAMPUS / KOKUYO - Interior Photography, Dining room, Table, Chair, Beam
© Nacasa & Partners
THE CAMPUS / KOKUYO - Image 21 of 21
Plan - 2nd Floor
THE CAMPUS / KOKUYO - Interior Photography, Kitchen, Table, Beam, Chair
© Nacasa & Partners

"A Landscape with Greenery & Steps" connects the city with the interior - Various stairs and stages were inserted into the two old buildings to create a place where people can stay and relax. The curved stairs and bridges with an organic design stand in good contrast to the old solid building, which is a symbol of this place. Visitors can find their favorite place on the grand staircase that connects the outside and the inside.

THE CAMPUS / KOKUYO - Interior Photography, Table, Chair
© Nacasa & Partners
THE CAMPUS / KOKUYO - Interior Photography, Table, Chair, Bench
© Nacasa & Partners

A vessel that welcomes diversity and change - We have installed all-gender toilets, a nursing room, a prayer room, and a changing room to create an environment where everyone can demonstrate their individuality. The design of the fixtures on the first floor offers variable usage, with a movable and stackable structure that makes them easy to use outside. We aim to make this renovated space a vessel for diversity and change, as well as a source of inspiration for visitors and our employees alike, thereby contributing to the creation of a colorful and lively scene in the Shinagawa area.

Project gallery

See allShow less

Project location

Address:Japan, 〒108-0075 Tokyo, Minato City, Kōnan, 1-chōme−8−35 コクヨ東京品川オフィス

Click to open map
Location to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.
About this office
Cite: "THE CAMPUS / KOKUYO" 07 Jul 2023. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1003596/the-campus-kokuyo> ISSN 0719-8884

© Nacasa & Partners

半公共办公园区 / KOKUYO

You've started following your first account!

Did you know?

You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.