We received a request from an organic product manufacturer to repaint the exterior of their company building, which had been painted in artificial-looking blue and white.
The client wanted to create an appearance that matched the image of their products for their clients and employees.

After inspecting the site, we concluded that upgrading the approach would be more important than the exterior of the building to improve the company's impression on clients arriving by car and prospective new employees.

In the initial layout, the driveway and the pedestrian walkway were integrated, and there was no separation between the driveway and the entrance to the company building.
The entrance to the building was adjacent to a work area, where trucks and carts moved around vigorously, often creating dangerous conditions.
Considering these circumstances, we proposed relocating the existing flower beds to make room for an approach area, thereby improving the company's image for visitors while also ensuring safety.
We used vertical steel louvers with a mottled finish for the approach wall to reduce the oppressive feeling.
The louvers are arranged in a curved formation and sway slightly when pressure is applied, giving them a gentle, swaying feel, even though they are made of steel.
The approach is paved with white-colored natural stone. When sunlight casts on the louvers, their shadows intersect with the stone joints, highlighting gradual changes over time.

2024

2024

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Katsuya Taira