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MUFG PARK / LIBRARY

MUFG PARK / LIBRARY

This project developed Musashino Athletic Field, which was owned by a bank and was a place for staff members to socialize exclusively, into a facility open to the public.
Recognizing that the forest, which has been cultivated for over half a century, is a valuable asset, we aimed to preserve and pass on this environment, and to turn it into a place for recreation and community building for the future of the local area and society.

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Year of completion2023
LocationNishitokyo City, Tokyo

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Building usage Public, cultural, sports and parks
Site areaPARK: 62,524.48㎡／LIBRARY: 11,040㎡
Total floor area436㎡
Scale1st floor above ground
structureS, RC, partially SRC
Details of the Award

・ Civil Engineering Design Prize, JSCE 2025 Award of Excellence (Japan Society of Civil Engineers Landscape and Design Committee/Japan)

・41st Urban Park Contest /2025 Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Urban Affairs Bureau Director's Award: Design Category (Parks & Open Space Association of Japan /Japan)

・51st Tokyo Architectural Award /2025, Tokyo Governor's Award (Tokyo Association of Architectural Firms /Japan)

・ JIA Architects of the Year 2024 (The Japan Institute of Architects (JIA)/Japan)

・GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2024 (Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP) /Japan)

・41st Annual IALD International Lighting Design Awards /2024, Merit Award (International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) /USA)

・2024 IEC Illumination Award (51st), Merit Award (Illumination Engineering Society (IES) /USA)

・34th AACA Award/2024, Award of Excellence (Japan Association of Artists Craftsman and Architects/Japan)

・2024 IEIJ Good Lighting Award (The Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan/Japan)

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Our BusinessDesign, Construction Supervision, Landscape
CertificationsBELS: Five Star, ZEB Ready
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MUFG PARK

We have responded to various needs, such as updating the sports facilities, laying out walking and running courses, and creating a grassy area for barbecues. The paths connecting each facility are laid out so that they pass through the existing trees, and permeable pavement and infiltration trenches allow all rainwater to be returned to the ground. Sidewalk-like open spaces have been developed on the north and west sides of the site, with consideration given to the safety of residents.

©Nacasa & Partners

©Nacasa & Partners
©Nacasa & Partners

©Nacasa & Partners

MUFG LIBRARY

Along the garden path, a library filled with books donated by local residents has been set up. The deepening of the local community through books is visualized as a "forest bookshelf" where books are collected, and a large roof is placed over it, creating a simple structure.
The deep eaves over the veranda where people can relax block direct sunlight from entering the building, preventing sunburn on the books, and the building has acquired ZEB Ready certification due to its reduced environmental impact. We have created a place where people can enjoy and get close to precious nature, and pass it on to the local community.

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Update : 2023.11.02

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