World Service Head Office
Office Building for Michihiro Matsuo: METAPH ARCHITECT ASSOCIATES
This is the headquarters plan of a company that manufactures and sells weddings and tablecloths. He quotes the shape of the table and the softness of the cloth in the buildings and materials, structurally supports the large overhanging circular parts, and gives a sense of floating to create the future. The design is impressive with a large volume, but harmonized with the natural and local environments.
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World Service Head Office Office Building Media Articles
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Unique Properties
This is the headquarters plan of a company that manufactures and sells weddings and tablecloths.While citing the shape of the table and the softness of the cloth in the building and the material, the floating large circular form that feels light is empty and the world , Showing the possibility of expanding into the future.
Tags
Office, Warehouse , Steel , Architecture
Production Technology
In order to express the soft cloth used for the table, a large corrugated iron plate is used for the circular part, and the design gently wraps the building.
Design Challenge
Structural support of the large overhanging circular section, and the material that feels light is superimposed on this large volume to form a shape. In addition, it must be in harmony with the natural environment and the local environment in the shape that images the future.
Project Duration
The project was completed in Osaka, Japan in February 2020
Operation Flow
It will be used as an office, but a multipurpose hall will be opened if necessary. This hall is largely connected to the outside, and the connection between the inside and outside enables expansion of space and use.
Research
Many visitors related to the wedding visit and use the building. By overlaying the future of marriage with the future imagined by the appearance and shape of the building, we want to test the emotions associated with architecture.
Inspiration
We quoted the shape of the table and the softness of the cloth in the building and the material, and made it a large circular shape with a feeling of floating and lightness. In addition, we created an architecture that allows us to imagine the future and marriage associated with shapes.
Image Credits
Michihiro Matsuo: METAPH ARCHITECT ASSOCIATES
Project Overview
World Service Head Office Office Building has been a Bronze winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Bronze Recognition
Michihiro Matsuo was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work World Service Head Office Office Building.
Michihiro Matsuo Press Releases
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Introducing the World Service Head Office: A Visionary Architectural Marvel by Michihiro Matsuo
The World Service Head Office, a groundbreaking architectural project completed in Osaka, Japan in February 2020, reimagines the future of office buildings with its innovative design inspired by the shape of tables and the softness of cloth. This headquarters plan for a company specializing in weddings and tablecloths showcases a large circular form that exudes lightness and the potential for future expansion, seamlessly blending functionality with futuristic aesthetics.
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