Kyowa Leather Head Office

A workplace where people can come into contact with the company's identity and products, and where they can interact and take on new challenges.

  • Business Spaces
  • The entrance of the atrium with corporate colors and the concept of "Circle"

    The entrance of the atrium with corporate colors and the concept of "Circle"

  • The Innovation Hub is a co-creation space where new products and prototype samples are available.

    The Innovation Hub is a co-creation space where new products and prototype samples are available.

  • The "Material Corridor" surrounds the atrium and is home to product samples and information.

    The "Material Corridor" surrounds the atrium and is home to product samples and information.

  • A free workspace facing the window allows you to check the color and texture of products using natural light

    A free workspace facing the window allows you to check the color and texture of products using natural light

  • Atelier space where large-format products can be inspected, cut, and processed

    Atelier space where large-format products can be inspected, cut, and processed

  • Creating a new work environment in the open atrium space, creating a place where interaction and challenges circulate

    Creating a new work environment in the open atrium space, creating a place where interaction and challenges circulate

  • A healthy workspace with an open view and plenty of greenery

    A healthy workspace with an open view and plenty of greenery

  • A meeting space with panels of the company's products as design accents

    A meeting space with panels of the company's products as design accents

  • Recharge Lounge for lunch and refreshments

    Recharge Lounge for lunch and refreshments

  • Kyowa Leather Head Office
  • The Innovation Hub is a co-creation space where new products and prototype samples are available.
  • The "Material Corridor" surrounds the atrium and is home to product samples and information.
  • A free workspace facing the window allows you to check the color and texture of products using natural light
  • Atelier space where large-format products can be inspected, cut, and processed
  • Creating a new work environment in the open atrium space, creating a place where interaction and challenges circulate
  • A healthy workspace with an open view and plenty of greenery
  • A meeting space with panels of the company's products as design accents
  • Recharge Lounge for lunch and refreshments

About the Project

Overview This was a renovation of the headquarters of Kyowa Leather Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of synthetic leather and film products, primarily for automotive interior coverings. With factories and a technical center nearby, the headquarters building, which serves as the face of the company, was not merely renovated to address the aging issues, but was designed to be a workplace that can "take on the challenges" of a new era. A free address system was adopted, and a distinctive space was created that would naturally attract employees working in the factory and in a separate building.
Issues/Themes Creating an environment that encourages active communication among employees and speeds up decision-making. In an era of major changes in the social environment, we must create an environment that changes awareness and work styles and allows us to respond quickly to social needs and changes.
Space Solution/Realization We have also created an innovation environment, with co-creation spaces and open workspaces, that will allow employees to germinate new ideas among themselves, with customers and partner companies. Furthermore, we have created a system for circulating stimulation in the head office, where everyone can sense the company's identity, naturally come into contact with products, and try out and present ideas, and this is expressed through the spatial design. To make the entire building feel like showrooms, we have scattered designs using our own products, aiming to help employees acquire cross-sectional knowledge and increase their motivation.

Basic Information

Client Kyowa Leather Co., Ltd.
Services Provided Design, Layout, Production, Construction, Project Management
Project Leads at Tanseisha Planning: Naoki Yasumoto
Design Direction: Naoki Yasumoto
Production, Construction: Kazuhiro Hayakawa, Yuki Kasamatsu
Project Management: Dai Hayashi, Mizuki Haga
Location Shizuoka Prefecture
Opening Date Headquarters renovation: October 2023 Recharge Lounge: January 2025
Website https://www.kyowale.co.jp/
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Naoki Yasumoto

Workplace Planning/ Design Direction

Naoki Yasumoto

He has built a career in spatial design, focusing on workplace design, which serves as a platform for diversifying and complex corporate activities.
He has a proven track record as a workplace creation professional, and is skilled at creating spaces that serve as a stage for conveying a company's brand and story.

Main Achievements

SWEETSBANK, Kyocera Minatomirai Research Center, KDDI DIGITAL GATE, Prime Assistance Headquarters, Itochu Urban Development Headquarters

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