Toyama Bank New Head Office

New head office relocation project will serve as a base for the bank's evolution into an "innovative bank"

  • Business Spaces
  • The main store Consulting Plaza waiting area on the first floor. The white base color of the brand stands out in this space.

    The main store Consulting Plaza waiting area on the first floor. The white base color of the brand stands out in this space.

  • The reception counter at the Consulting Plaza on the first floor of the main store. It is made up of soft curves that seem to embrace the customer.

    The reception counter at the Consulting Plaza on the first floor of the main store. It is made up of soft curves that seem to embrace the customer.

  • The first floor general reception area. It is designed with an emphasis on dignity and to create a sense of trust as a space to welcome customers.

    The first floor general reception area. It is designed with an emphasis on dignity and to create a sense of trust as a space to welcome customers.

  • Evening view of the north side of the building. The brand color blue colors the town.

    Evening view of the north side of the building. The brand color blue colors the town.

  • Evening view from the south side of the building. The red bricks symbolizing the former main store, which has long been loved by local residents, can be seen from outside the building.

    Evening view from the south side of the building. The red bricks symbolizing the former main store, which has long been loved by local residents, can be seen from outside the building.

  • The fifth and sixth floors are office floors. In line with the newly introduced free address system, the space is designed to eliminate the barriers between departments.

    The fifth and sixth floors are office floors. In line with the newly introduced free address system, the space is designed to eliminate the barriers between departments.

  • Multipurpose hall on the second floor. It is planned to be opened as an evacuation space for local residents in the event of a disaster.

    Multipurpose hall on the second floor. It is planned to be opened as an evacuation space for local residents in the event of a disaster.

  • Toyama Bank New Head Office
  • The reception counter at the Consulting Plaza on the first floor of the main store. It is made up of soft curves that seem to embrace the customer.
  • The first floor general reception area. It is designed with an emphasis on dignity and to create a sense of trust as a space to welcome customers.
  • Evening view of the north side of the building. The brand color blue colors the town.
  • Evening view from the south side of the building. The red bricks symbolizing the former main store, which has long been loved by local residents, can be seen from outside the building.
  • The fifth and sixth floors are office floors. In line with the newly introduced free address system, the space is designed to eliminate the barriers between departments.
  • Multipurpose hall on the second floor. It is planned to be opened as an evacuation space for local residents in the event of a disaster.

Photo: Nacása & Partners Inc.

About the Project

Overview Based on the concept of "Evolution - Towards the Future", this head office relocation project aims to strengthen the headquarters functions and sales functions in the western area of the prefecture with an eye to the future of Toyama Bank. It will be the base for new style services that will be developed in conjunction with the relocation, and will also function as a landmark for the Takaoka Station East area, which is the center of the city.
Issues/Themes The aim is to preserve the history of the old red brick main store, which has been beloved by local residents, while creating a space that will serve as infrastructure for sustainable growth into the future.
By creating a lively atmosphere in front of the station, we aim to contribute to the regional revitalization projects being undertaken by Takaoka City.
To promote work style reform in order to respond to recent changes in the financial industry environment and to create an office space suitable for improving productivity.
Space Solution/Realization The newly relocated and opened "Main Store Consulting Plaza" expresses the owner's "customer-oriented" attitude by composing the space with soft curves based on the brand color of prominent white. The main reception area has a hometown love theme and incorporates the red bricks that symbolize the old main store, creating an atmosphere of security and reliability.
The office area has been designed to create an environment suitable for a free address system, and also includes a fitness space and free space with furniture, creating an environment that will help improve employee performance.

Basic Information

Client The Bank of Toyama, Ltd.
Services Provided Design, Layout, Production, Construction: Tanseisha Co., Ltd.
Project Management: Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.
Our Team Design Direction: Fumio Seno
Design, Layout: Rina Takamura
Project Management: Hisanari Hayashi
Production, Construction: Yuinori Kinjo
Awards "MUSE Design Awards 2020" Gold Award
"German Design Award 2021" Special Mention
Location Toyama Prefecture
Open November, 2019
Website https://www.toyamabank.co.jp/
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SENO Fumio

Design Direction

SENO Fumio

The mall includes an array of spaces including specialty shops and other retail stores often found in commercial complexes, places of hospitality such as medical facilities, and business spaces, such as offices, show rooms, etc. Seno approached the project from many different angles and designed so as to bring out the most value the space could offer, resulting in rave reviews.

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Rina Takamura

Design, Layout

Rina Takamura

In the field of commercial design, he is in charge of a wide range of industries, including specialty stores, large shopping facilities, golf courses, and bridal facilities. In particular, he is working to accumulate know-how in two areas: customer service spaces and office spaces in financial institutions, where the services required are changing dramatically, and commercial spaces targeting young women.

Main Achievements

Toyama Daiichi Bank Head Office, SHIBUYA109 MOG MOG STAND, Red Bull Gaming Sphere, etc.