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A historical museum where you can trace and relive the life of Eiichi Shibusawa at each stage of his life
Photo: Nacása & Partners Inc.
Overview | The museum has been renovated to widely introduce the activities of Eiichi Shibusawa. The facility utilizes the Taisho-era buildings "Bankoro" and "Seien Bunko" (both nationally designated Important Cultural Properties) remaining in the former Shibusawa residence, and after opening in 1982, the main building was expanded in 1998 to enhance its contents. In this renovation, the exhibits have been revamped based on the results of research and studies conducted since the museum's opening and the current social context. The exhibition is structured around three themes - "touch, trace, and learn" - to make Eiichi feel even more familiar to visitors. |
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Issues/Themes | Strengthening the coordination of exhibitions in the three buildings (the Main Building, Bankoro, and Seien Bunko). The Main Building exhibits will be revamped from a themed exhibition focused on introducing Eiichi's achievements in a detailed space to one that allows visitors to feel the life and era of Eiichi and the period he lived in, with more spacious exhibits. |
Space Solution/Realization | The above themes clarify the roles of the three museums. The "Tracing" and "Knowing" exhibits will be held in the main building, and the "Tracing" exhibit in particular will be an impressive space made up of exhibition units that carefully introduce the footsteps of Eiichi's 91-year life by age. By tracing the execution of his diverse business ventures as he grew older, visitors can get a glimpse of his drive and way of life in addition to his ideas and activities, making this an exhibit that will serve as a guidepost for us living in the present age. |
Design for Environment | Cultural heritage Preservation Planning: The interior finish of the existing cases was renovated, and materials and construction methods that have minimal impact on the exhibits were used. Universal design: The aisles are wide enough for wheelchair users to move around safely, the height of the main explanatory graphics is set to allow for safe movement, and explanations for foreign visitors are also provided in English. Energy-saving design: We use lighting fixtures with LED light sources that are energy-saving, long-lasting, and highly durable. |
Client | Shibusawa Eiichi Memorial Foundation |
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Services Provided | Display Planning, Design, Layout, Production, Construction |
Our Team | Direction: Tsuyoshi Kato Display Planning: Yukiko Hashimoto Design, Layout: Miho Ishiwata |
Location | Tokyo, Japan |
Open | November 2020 |
Website | https://www.shibusawa.or.jp/ |
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KATO Tsuyoshi
After working in promotion and commercial facility design, he is now mainly involved in Design Direction for culture and communication spaces. He values "the story behind it," "surprises in hospitality," and "the tactile sensation of the space," and strives to create facilities that "make the lives of those who visit just a little bit richer."
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