Tohoku New Office Encouragement Award
TOKYO ELECTRON TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LIMITED Tohoku Office Building No. 6
| address | Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture |
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| Completion date | December 2020 |
| scale | 31,777㎡ |
| Number of residents | 1,800 people |
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- The above information is at the time of completion.
A good balance of individual and collaborative spaces.
Promote employee collaboration and generate innovation for the future.
TOKYO ELECTRON TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LIMITED is a part of the Tokyo Electron Group, which boasts the world's top share of the semiconductor and flat panel display manufacturing equipment market, and is responsible for research, development, and manufacturing.
Based on the group's strategy to respond to the growing global demand for semiconductors, a new production building was opened, creating a place to increase productivity and teamwork and accelerate globalization.
Entrance
Entrance
The entrance that welcomes visitors has a square design based on the company's CI motif. A large multi-monitor displays company information. The built-in bench is made of domestic materials, and the side table is made of a material reminiscent of Nambu ironware. The materials that evoke the essence of Iwate create a comfortable space to welcome guests.
Welcome Lounge
Welcome Lounge
This space serves as the anteroom leading to the office floor. It is a place where employees can gather and obtain various information, with industry papers and signage installed.
Collaborative space "COIN1"
Collaborative space "COIN1"
Located in the center of the office, this collaborative space symbolizes the office concept of Collaboration & Innovation = "COIN." With a relaxed atmosphere, "COIN1" is a place to dig deep into ideas. A variety of seats are provided around a high counter to match the size of the circular skylight. It can be easily accessed from the seats on the north and south sides, allowing you to work on ideas as if you were unearthing a COIN.
COIN2: A place for generating ideas
COIN2: A place for generating ideas
The circular bench, modeled after the letter "C" from COIN, is a piece of built-in furniture that matches the skylight. The open space that continues from the individual seats is gently demarcated by different carpets. "COIN1" and "COIN2" can be set according to the purpose, even down to the color temperature of the lighting.
COIN: A collaborative space connected by an open ceiling
COIN: A collaborative space connected by an open ceiling
An interior mobile installed in the atrium casts soft, swaying shadows on the circular interior wall, soothing people's moods. The comfortable space under the atrium, bathed in natural light, is used as a collaboration space called "COIN."
Refreshment space
Refreshment space
The space is calming and monotone in color. With paintings on the walls, distinctive lighting, and patterned benches, it has a different feel from the office area and can be used to refresh your mind.
Breast Room
Breast Room
The brainstorming room features a stepped bench and square furniture and colors that are in keeping with CI. No monitors or cameras are installed in the room, allowing for discussion and the exchange of ideas to enhance creativity.
Bench seating in the dining area
Bench seating in the dining area
The bench seats overlooking the south-facing terrace are a popular spot with a sense of enclosure, allowing you to enjoy your meal or coffee break while admiring the view outside.
Free space
Free space
The free space known as the "third place" is perfect for touchdowns or small meetings on sofa seats. It is operated flexibly based on employee ideas, such as holding English conversation lessons outside of working hours.
Concentrated booth
Concentrated booth
A concentration booth consisting of multiple semi-closed booths. A place where you can concentrate on your work without worrying about the gazes and noises of those around you.
Mini Conference Room
Mini Conference Room
There are eight mini-conference rooms specially designed for small meetings. Each room has a theme color, and the sound-absorbing panels, lighting, and chair upholstery are color coordinated for each room. Employees are familiar with the rooms by their color names, such as the "red room" and the "yellow room," and they are highly used.
Conference Room
Conference Room
The number of rooms required and their size were determined by analyzing the purpose, frequency of use, number of people, etc. through a survey of employees. Each conference room is equipped with AV equipment optimized for its size. It also supports collaboration with domestic and overseas partners and remote workers.
User's Voice
TOKYO ELECTRON TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Yuko Hasegawa, Business Support Group, Human Resources and General Affairs Department
One of the key points in selecting a partner was how enthusiastic they would be to support our vision of creating new ways of working and an innovative office. Itoki deeply understood our vision, and while incorporating our requests, they used their professional knowledge and ideas to create a space that exceeded our imagination.
We have built a good partnership with the architectural design firm, and we feel that the three parties have been on the same boat as we proceeded with the project. We hope that an exciting office environment will stimulate collaboration and generate new ideas that will lead to business development.
Comment
For this project, we assisted TOKYO ELECTRON TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LIMITED in designing a new office building to tackle the challenge of new ways of working and to "improve employee productivity and accelerate innovation."
In order to realize the concept of COIN (Collaboration & Innovation), we aimed to propose a consistent approach to architecture, interior design, and work style. By clarifying how employees would use the office and incorporating a little playfulness, we were able to create a one-of-a-kind working environment.
During the two-year project, we made proposals from various angles regarding the latest offices and working styles, and together we created a lively and exciting environment.
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Designer
Naotoshi Wada