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An Office for Building a Vision for the Next Thirty Years

Kanematsu Corporation, a general trading company with a venerable history of over a century, recently undertook a major project – the relocation of its headquarters for the first time in nearly three decades. The aim was to build an original, state-of-the-art workplace designed to support the company’s growth over the next 30 years. Built on the belief that an environment shapes its people, the space is crafted to enable Kanematsu’s employees to envision their future goals through a variety of working styles.

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Spec Chiyoda, Tokyo 2022.12

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Spec Chiyoda, Tokyo 2022.12

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KANEMATSU

www.kanematsu.co.jp

Category Office

Spec Chiyoda, Tokyo 2022.12

Deliveries DesignProject ManagementConstruction

Client KANEMATSU CORPORATION

Creative Director Taiju Yamashita

Chief Communication Planner Tatsuhiro Yoshino

Chief Communication Planner Hiroyuki Hattori

Designer Takuya Kutsuwada

Technical Designer Ai Sakurado

Technical Designer Isamu Tsuruta

3D Designer Ronoven L. Calvis

DAFT about DRAFT Misato Kumagai

Chief Engineer Takayuki Yoshioka

Chief Engineer Kazuya Hinoki

Engineer Keisuke Matsuda

Chief Sales Coordinator Toshitaka Nasu

Sales Coordinator Ie Sakamoto

The entrance features a striking array of wooden louvers that extend diagonally from the entrance into the space, symbolizing the company's dynamic growth. Beyond, an eclectic café area equipped with a variety of furniture serves as a versatile area able to accommodate special events and foster lively collaborations. The hot-desking work area includes strategically placed booths for departments and teams to congregate and focus on tasks, offering a flexible environment tailored to both individual and collaborative work styles.

At the heart of the office, a connecting staircase spanning two floors facilitates fluid movement and interaction between levels. The executive area, backed by the impressive view of the Imperial Palace, radiates a dignified elegance. This space, taking on a museum-like ambiance, blends modern interior design with historical elements, an effect that has been achieved through luxurious furnishings and carefully selected items. The office also boasts a range of functional areas, including a library and private booths, that cater to diverse needs. This design philosophy has culminated in a workspace that not only offers a variety of settings suited to different styles of working but also enhances the overall work experience by fostering a sense of balance and freedom.

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FRONTIER GRAND Nishi Shinjuku

An Office Designing the Boundary Between Work and Life

FRONTIER GRAND Nishi Shinjuku is a next-generation set-up office born in Nishi Shinjuku, which is characterized by its rows of towering skyscrapers. Drawing upon the lush nature that still remains in this business district of Tokyo, DRAFT oversaw the design of everything from the existing building’s facade to the interior, which includes a shared space.

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Spec Shinjuku, Tokyo 2023.09

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