ITOKI Releases Case Study on HBA Headquarters Office Renovation in Sapporo
ITOKI Corporation has completed the renovation of HBA's headquarters in Sapporo, showcasing the project on 'ITOKI WORK-Style Design.' The project emphasizes local materials and creates a 'BASE' for employees.
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ITOKI Corporation (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Koji Minato) was responsible for the planning, design, and construction of the common areas and select office spaces for the headquarters renovation project of HBA, based in Sapporo, Hokkaido. This case study has now been published on 'ITOKI WORK-Style Design,' a platform that introduces advanced spatial design cases from a designer's perspective. Based on HBA's concept of 'BASE' (a place for employees to rely on), the office was designed not only to provide functional working capabilities but also to serve as a space where people naturally gather, open their minds, and feel motivated to visit.
The office design emphasizes the warmth of northern materials and the company's unique atmosphere. The first-floor guest area utilizes Hokkaido-grown wood and genuine leather to express the company's long-standing reliability and warmth. In the second-floor meeting area, equipment and operability were standardized to create an environment where conversations and dialogues can take place without stress. Furthermore, the fifth-floor cafe area incorporates the greenery of the adjacent botanical garden as a borrowed landscape and uses Hokkaido materials such as Sapporo soft stone and Ebetsu brick, creating a space that resonates with the local memory and scenery.
Additionally, the seventh-floor office area was designed with flexibility to accommodate future organizational changes and project formations. Each floor has a distinct personality, and the layout allows employees to choose their workspace based on their mood or purpose for the day, realizing an office that supports comfort and creativity. The space combines the character of a company rooted in the region with the flexibility required for future work styles.
The office design emphasizes the warmth of northern materials and the company's unique atmosphere. The first-floor guest area utilizes Hokkaido-grown wood and genuine leather to express the company's long-standing reliability and warmth. In the second-floor meeting area, equipment and operability were standardized to create an environment where conversations and dialogues can take place without stress. Furthermore, the fifth-floor cafe area incorporates the greenery of the adjacent botanical garden as a borrowed landscape and uses Hokkaido materials such as Sapporo soft stone and Ebetsu brick, creating a space that resonates with the local memory and scenery.
Additionally, the seventh-floor office area was designed with flexibility to accommodate future organizational changes and project formations. Each floor has a distinct personality, and the layout allows employees to choose their workspace based on their mood or purpose for the day, realizing an office that supports comfort and creativity. The space combines the character of a company rooted in the region with the flexibility required for future work styles.
FAQ
Is this case study applicable to office design in Taiwan?
Yes, incorporating local culture and materials into office design is a highly effective strategy for reflecting corporate identity in Taiwan as well.