Our client; Maruya corporation's business are maintaining cement factories and recycling resources. Due to changes in business content in recent years, we decided to renovate the existing warehouse adjacent to the steel-framed garage and create a new office.
In Phase I construction, the issue was how to utilize the space of the existing warehouse, which is too large for the expected office functions. Therefore, we decided to divide the functionally necessary programs into an office where people always stay and a space that is used only occasionally, such as daily morning meetings, meetings, breaks, and storage. A small concrete box is inserted into the existing steel frame, and the inside of the box is used for the office and the surroundings and the upper part are used for other purposes.
In Phase II construction, the office for management work was further expanded. In this space, we took a top-light to utilize natural light as much as possible, and made the connection part a communication space that doubles as a cafe.