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THE BANK OF FUKUOKA Minami-Kokura Branch

THE BANK OF FUKUOKA Minami-Kokura Branch

This was a reconstruction project that called for an environmentally friendly bank branch.
The building has a "layered" floor plan with non-air-conditioned rooms and back rooms located around the perimeter where the outside heat load is high, and deep openings prevent direct sunlight from reaching the interior of the building. These and other passive methods have reduced the environmental impact, resulting in Nearly ZEB certification.
In recent years, steel construction has become the norm for bank buildings, but here the exterior is reinforced concrete with earthquake-resistant elements, integrating design and structure, and helping to avoid the risk of rising steel prices and construction delays. At the same time, the reinforced concrete framework is finished facade, creating a highly designed exterior. Inside, "MI Deck" (manufactured by MEC Industry), a formwork and finishing material, was introduced, creating a warm and open space that meets society's demand for the use of wood.

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Year of completion2023
LocationKitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

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Building usage Financial Institutions
Site area791㎡
Total floor area1,182㎡
Scale3 floors above ground
structureRC Construction
Details of the Award

・2024 JIA Architects of the Year 100 (The Japan Institute of Architects (JIA)/Japan, Japan)

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Our BusinessDesign, Construction Supervision
CertificationsNearly ZEB
photographTomoyuki Kusunose

Update : 2024.09.10

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