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Kumamoto Tokio Marine & Nichido Building

Kumamoto Tokio Marine & Nichido Building

This is the base of a company that was one of the first to provide disaster relief after the Kumamoto earthquake (2016). Aiming to create architecture that embodies the local recovery and identity, local timber is actively used, particularly in the pilotis, entrance and around the windows on the office floors. It conveys the appeal of the materials to the town while creating a sense of unity with the street trees. Utilizing the experience gained from the previous building, which was used as a disaster response base during the earthquake, it has achieved high earthquake resistance. It also introduces experience-based BCP measures, including emergency power generation, water supply and drainage, and a plan for using the rooms for multiple purposes in the event of an emergency.

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Year of completion2020
Site LocationKumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture

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Building usage office
Site area1,149㎡
Total floor area7,873㎡
Scale7 floors above ground, 1 floor below ground
structureRC Construction
Details of the Award

・ JAPAN WOOD DESIGN AWARD 2020, Architecture & Space Segment, Social Design Category (Japan Wood Design Association /Japan)

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Our BusinessDesign and Construction Supervision

Update : 2023.01.31

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