The overarching design concept for this project - a new Taisei workplace in Japan - was the theme of “Borderless.” This refers to both the desired organisational ethos, as well as a spatial approach that aimed to reduce boundaries. This aligns with our Biophilic vision, taking inspiration from natural landscapes and applying it to the built environment, to define spaces, zones and enhance community connections within the organisation.
OHD conducted a Biophilic review of the existing floor plans to highlight the intended activity and how we would like people to feel in each space, i.e. in a focused workspace, we would like employees to feel energised and productive.
We looked at how to bring in “indirect connections” to nature, using natural shapes, forms, materials, colours, textures, patterns and technologies.
We then highlighted the existing opportunities in the space; the large floor plan meant plenty of space to create different zones, as well as reasonable ceiling heights to work with.
OHD conducted a Biophilic review of the existing floor plans to highlight the intended activity and how we would like people to feel in each space, i.e. in a focused workspace, we would like employees to feel energised and productive.
We looked at how to bring in “indirect connections” to nature, using natural shapes, forms, materials, colours, textures, patterns and technologies.
We then highlighted the existing opportunities in the space; the large floor plan meant plenty of space to create different zones, as well as reasonable ceiling heights to work with.
