PROJECTS
2023.11.01
A high-rise office building with over 20,000 m2
Hirooka Terrace, a bright spot for the future of the region (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture)
Hokkoku Financial Holdings Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Jisho Design Inc. are pleased to announce that Hirooka Terrace (hereinafter referred to as the Facility), an office building currently under construction in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, with completion scheduled for July 2025, has received the highest rating (five stars) and Nearly ZEB certification from BELS, a third-party certification system based on the Building Energy Conservation Act. Nearly ZEB, the second highest rating among ZEBs, is awarded to buildings that achieve net zero or negative annual primary energy consumption. Nearly ZEB is awarded to buildings that reduce primary energy consumption by 75% or less, demonstrating the high environmental performance of the facility.
Located next to the Hokkoku Bank head office, which has been working to develop the local economy, this facility aims to be a place like a perch open to the town, where people can interact, new conversations can lead to business opportunities, and tenant companies can grow, creating an optimal environment. As the first high-rise tenant office building in Japan to achieve Nearly ZEB certification, with an area of over 20,000 m2, it will contribute to the promotion of a sustainable society.
■ Key points for improving the environmental performance of "Hirooka Terrace"
The semi-outdoor space "Keyaki Terrace/Moku Terrace" is located facing Keyaki Boulevard, ensuring views of the lush green surroundings and serving as a sunshade for the office areas, which, combined with the high-performance facade, reduces dependence on air conditioning. Thorough energy-saving measures have also been implemented by planning highly efficient equipment, including a heat source system that uses groundwater, and energy is generated by solar power generation equipment concentrated on the rooftop, etc., allowing the entire building to achieve Nearly ZEB certification.
■ We will create Hirooka Terrace an environmentally friendly and interactive space that will "brightly illuminate the future of the region."
Zelkova Terrace and Moku Terrace, which contribute significantly to the improvement of environmental performance, will function as an exchange space for tenants and local residents. In addition, lounges on each floor, social spaces on the lower floors, and the sky terrace on the 13th floor are planned to provide various places for social interaction.
As a center for industrial creation in pursuit of Hokkoku Bank's corporate philosophy "Toward a prosperous tomorrow, building a bridge of trust - expanding the circle of friendship and building a prosperous future together with the community", we aim to "brighten the future of the community" and "Hirooka Terrace".
Below: Conceptual image of the Zelkova Terrace on the lower floors
■ The largest-ever introduction of the "MI Deck" actively utilizes wood from Ishikawa Prefecture
三菱地所グループを含む7社が設⽴したMEC Industry 株式会社(本社:⿅児島県姶良郡湧⽔町)が開発した配筋付型枠製材「MI デッキ」を過去最⼤規模で⽤います。
鉄筋と⽊(もく)が⼀体化された型枠により、天井の内装仕上げに⽯川県産材を採⽤するなど、サステナビリティ推進として地域の⽊材産業の活性化に繋がる取り組みを⾏います。
Below: Shared office (4th floor) shared lounge
MI Deck is used on the underside of the concrete floor on the upper floor. The formwork serves as the finish, ensuring a beautiful appearance without the need for ceiling materials, which allows for higher ceiling heights and contributes to improved comfort.
- MEC Industry is a general wood products company established in 2020 by Mitsubishi Estate, Katanaka Corporation, Toyofu Corporation, Matsuo Construction, Nangoku Shokusan Corporation, Kentec Corporation and Kazusa Lumber Corporation.
We are a comprehensive company that provides a full range of services from the procurement of raw materials to manufacturing, processing, and sales of building materials made from wood. Mitsubishi Jisho Design As a member of Mitsubishi Estate Group, we are actively providing technical support to the company.
■ Construction Overview
Data
| Building Name | Hirooka Terrace |
|---|---|
| Location | 2-12-6 Hirooka, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture |
| Uses | Offices, garages, bicycle parking lots |
| Builder | Hokuriku Bank Ltd. |
| architectural design and construction supervision | Mitsubishi Jisho Design Inc. |
| Construction | Shimizu Construction Co., Ltd. (architecture), Yonezawa Electric Co., Ltd. (electricity), Daiichi Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (electricity), Kakimoto Shokai Co., Ltd. (air conditioning and sanitation), Hokuryo Denko Co., Ltd. (elevators) |
| Site area | 7,937.42㎡ |
| Building area | 2,940.88㎡ |
| Total floor area | 21,446.68㎡ |
| Scale | 13 floors above ground (1st turret floor) |
| Structure | Underground: RC construction, above ground: S construction (partially CFT construction) |
| Completion | July 2025 (planned) |
| Certifications | BELS certification ★5 (Nearly ZEB) |
The information in this release is current as of October 2023. Please note that it may be subject to change depending on future plans.
The acquisition of the "Nearly ZEB" certification was based on our own research and publicly available data from the Housing Performance Evaluation and Labeling Association.
■ Company profile
Builder:
Since its establishment in 1943, Hokuriku Bank has been working to become a bank beloved by the local community. In October 2021, Hokuriku Financial Holdings was established, with 11 subsidiaries, including Hokuriku Bank. The bank has moved away from traditional banking management and is working to create new innovations, such as establishing a consulting company as a "next-generation regional comprehensive company."
architectural design and construction supervision:
Founded in 1890, the firm has been based in Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, and is the oldest Architectural Design in Japan, leveraging its network and accumulated expertise spanning more than 130 years to tackle an ever-expanding range of activities, from urban planning to architectural design, planning and consulting, Renovation, Construction Management. It is engaged in a wide range of business activities throughout East Asia and Southeast Asia.
■ Information on related facilities
Hokkoku Bank Head Office (Completed: 2014) Design: Mitsubishi Jisho Design
This is the head office building of a regional bank with its head office in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Aiming to inherit the history and culture of Kanazawa and become a "town hall" beloved by the local community, we took advantage of the natural environment of the Hokuriku region to actively utilize lighting and ventilation, as well as well water, to reduce heat load.
The building is committed to "local production for local consumption," with interior design using locally grown cedar, Wajima lacquer benches, and signs made from Futamata washi paper, making it a place where local materials can be felt close to home.
In 2016, it won the 27th Hokuriku Architectural Culture Award.
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