Asahi Shimbun Company Media Business Headquarters New Office
| address | Chuo-ku, Tokyo |
|---|---|
| Completion date | 2024 |
| scale | Approximately 2,430㎡ (Main building 7th floor) |
| Number of residents | 850 people (Main building 6th and 7th floors) |
| Main construction details | Project management, layout design, interior design, furniture |
- The above information is at the time of completion.
From a vertical organization to one team
A space where people and information from different departments come together to challenge highly creative working styles
Asahi Shimbun Co., Ltd. was founded 146 years ago as a major newspaper company. Today, as a "comprehensive media company," it develops numerous online media and events. In response to these changes in business, the company has restructured its organization, and in April 2023 it launched the "Media Business Headquarters," integrating its main business divisions. The office for the new organization has become a place of challenge, with multiple departments working as one team to put into practice advanced ways of working.
Asahi Shimbun Tokyo Headquarters Building
Asahi Shimbun Tokyo Headquarters Building
Asahi Shimbun Tokyo Headquarters Building. In recent years, various departments have undergone large-scale office renovations.
Center Core
Center Core
The "center core" entrance is located in the center of the office. Sofas and high counters are used to control the view from the work area, gently connecting the inside and outside.
Center Core
Center Core
The "center core" symbolizes the concept of the new office. A special interior and color scheme created a comfortable space that encourages creative interaction. The skeleton ceiling, water surface panels, and painted flooring, which removed the OA floor, create an open space.
Office area
Office area
The big table, which can be set in either high or low position, is a popular office seat. The pendant lights, reminiscent of water droplets, express the "Clear" concept.
Office area
Office area
Co-work seats where you can work or hold meetings. The furniture is easy to move, and the monitors and whiteboards are movable, so the layout can be easily changed.
Quiet Area
Quiet Area
The "Quiet Area" is located at the very back of the office. It is a quiet place clearly separated from other areas, where employees can concentrate on individual work.
Visitor area
Visitor area
The conference room in the visitor area has a wooden framed glass partition that creates a welcoming atmosphere. The open meeting seats also provide a great view of the outside scenery, creating an airy space.
Project space
Project space
A "project space" that can be exclusively used for events or other projects that can last for several months. It is made up of movable furniture so that the layout can be changed according to the number of participants.
Original Sign
Original Sign
The room name sign is modeled after the dragonfly seen in newspaper printing.
Original Sign
Original Sign
A sign made of layers of different materials, including paint, acrylic, and mesh panels, based on the newspaper printing method (subtractive color mixing).
User's Voice
The Asahi Shimbun Company
Shiho Kumada, Chief of the Real Estate Business Department
We had previously worked with Itoki on the renovation of our editorial office, and in addition to evaluating their concept and design proposal, their knowledge of our company culture, working style, and the structure of our building were also major factors in our selection.
This project was a big challenge for our company, as it not only revamped our office but also our working style, but I think we were able to take on the challenge boldly because we were able to work as one team with people who knew us well. In terms of schedule management, too, while the start of construction was significantly delayed due to various circumstances, we were able to start operations as scheduled thanks to the coordination with the construction companies. Now that we have created a cutting-edge office, we would like to utilize this quality in renovating our bases across the country.
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Designer
Haruhi Tanaka
Haruhi Tanaka
Project Manager
Kenta Nakano
Kenta Nakano
Project Manager
Sugie Nanatoka
Natsuka Sugie
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Designer
Minami Matsuda
Minami Matsuda