Takakita Corporation R&D building

The project for a research and development building on the north-east corner of Takakita Corporation's head office, consisting of a high-ceilinged agricultural machinery testing area on the first and second floors and offices on the third floor.
The road to the east is lined with cherry blossom trees, a famous sightseeing spot in Nabari City, and in order to bring in as much of this rich scenery as possible into the building, a large opening was made to the east on the third floor where the office space is located, and a balcony was installed to provide a place of relaxation for the workers.
The balcony is intended to be a symbolic façade for the local business to be recognised by the citizens and tourists who come to see the rows of cherry trees.

Takakita Corporation R&D building

Year

2017

Location

Nabari, Mie Prefecture

Area

1,200sqm

Design

Morimoto Architects Associates

Structure

Steel construction, 3 floors