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OREC green lab Nagano

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A showroom for an agricultural equipment manufacturer. The site is adjacent to Route 18, commonly known as the Apple Line. There are 4,000 farmers nearby, half of which own orchards. We aimed to promote the company’s brand concept and products to the farmers, and at the same time, provide a place for communication with the community. The wooden showcase overlooking the products becomes the structure of the building. Under the roof over the showcases is a multi-purpose hall. In the summer, the large, deep roof provides protection from the sun and reduces the air conditioning load. The warmth of the space is created by revealing the wooden structure as it is as a finishing material. At the same time, we aim to build the brand image of a company that is in harmony with nature.

location
Nagano, Japan
principal use
office, showroom
structure
wood+steel
site area
1873.05㎡
building area
497.98㎡
total floor area
465.34㎡
completion
April, 2016
photo
Daici Ano
awards
ARCASIA Awards for Architecture 2018,
30th Nagano cityscape award,
GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2017,
DSA Japan interior design award 2017,
JCD design award 2017 Best100,
Taipei International Design Award 2017, Social Design Award,
Taipei International Design Award 2017, Judges' Special Award,

GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2024, Kyoto Design Award 2024 Kyoto Prefectural Governor's Prize, KUKAN DESIGN AWARD 2024 Long-list, The Japan Institute of Architects- JIA, Selected Architectural Designs 2024