[Tokyo Architecture Festival 2026] 3 Days to Experience Sustainability at Renoveru's Office / Special Opening of a 55-Year-Old Office, Upcycled Art Exhibition, and Flea Market Held in Omotesando

Renoveru, Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tomohiro Yamashita), which operates a renovation platform promoting the distribution and utilization of real estate stock, will hold an event to experience the sustainability of a circular society at its Omotesando head office for three days from May 22 (Fri) to 24 (Sun), 2026.

This project is a participating program in the large-scale architectural experience event "Tokyo Architecture Festival 2026." It will feature a special opening of the head office, which is a renovated 50-year-old building, as well as an upcycled art workshop and exhibition on "creating new value from what was considered worthless," and the "Kotto-dori Flea Market," a place to encounter items meant to be passed down. It will be three days of sharing the sustainable philosophy that underlies renovation with everyone.

■ Event Overview

・Dates: May 22 (Fri) - May 24 (Sun), 2026

・Location: "RENOVERU TOKYO OFFICE" and entrance (Tatsumura Aoyama Building, 5-4-35 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

・Access: 5-minute walk from Omotesando Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza, Chiyoda, Hanzomon lines), Exit B1

・Content Schedule

▲"RENOVERU TOKYO OFFICE," a renovated 50-year-old building ▲ A workshop by "Pimlico Arts Japan"

■ Event Background

Currently, in the construction industry, there is growing interest in promoting Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), which quantifies the environmental impact of a building's entire process of "build, use, and demolish." Renovation is a method that can reduce CO2 emissions and waste compared to new construction by extending the life of existing buildings and continuing their use. Against the backdrop of recent soaring construction costs, it is becoming widely established in society as a "sustainable choice" that combines environmental consideration with economic rationality. However, we believe the essence of sustainability, as we aim for a circular real estate and construction industry, lies in the "philosophy" beyond functional methods.

The unique beauty of architecture that has aged over time. The attachment that comes from using something carefully for a long time. Not mass production and mass consumption, but finding new value in existing stock and continuing to use it with care. We believe that circulation continues because we can feel the "richness of life," and that true sustainability lies beyond that. This event is an attempt to allow people to experience this "philosophy of circulation" that we cherish through architectural spaces, art, and encounters with good old things.

▲An experimental office exploring the future of the workplace ▲"Kotto-dori Flea Market," a place to encounter items meant to be passed down

■ What is the Tokyo Architecture Festival?

It is a large-scale architectural experience event with the philosophy, "Feel the people, know the city, from the architecture." The third edition in 2026 will newly include the Shibuya area, with a record 151 participating buildings. Set against the backdrop of Tokyo's diverse architecture, the festival will feature special openings, special exhibitions, guided tours, and talk events, offering a chance to touch the profound depths of architecture that are not usually accessible.

Official Website: https://2026.kenchikusai.tokyo/

■ Content Details

1. [Special Opening & Guided Tour] "RENOVERU TOKYO OFFICE," a Renovated 50-Year-Old Building

We will have a special opening of our office, which is a renovation of a 50-year-old building. The concept is "Crossing field." It is an experimental office that explores the future of the workplace, embodying the "meaning of working in an office" with a spatial design that induces nine activities. On May 22 (Fri), the design team will also conduct a guided tour to explain their design philosophy themselves.

[RENOVERU TOKYO OFFICE Special Opening]

・Dates: May 23 (Sat) & 24 (Sun), 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (*Last entry 4:30 PM)

・Location: RENOVERU TOKYO (Basement 1st floor, 2nd floor, part of 3rd floor)

・Fee: Free

・Reservation: Not required (*Admission may be restricted depending on congestion)

[An Experimental Lab Tour of the Future Office, Explored Through 9 Activities]

・Date: May 22 (Fri) ①4:30 PM - 5:30 PM / ②6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

・Meeting Point: RENOVERU TOKYO office entrance

・Fee: 3,000 JPY (tax incl.)

・Capacity: 20 people per session

・Reservation: Advance reservation required via the electronic ticket service "teket" (https://teket.jp/9592/66195)

・Lead Designers:

・Toshihiko Saigo: After working at an architectural firm and es, the predecessor to Renoveru, he joined Renoveru in 2010. He launched the Urban Creation Business to promote CRE renovation and real estate utilization. With the concept of "becoming new value for the city," he has expanded and led numerous projects that solve urban regeneration through the power of architecture.

・Masahiro Takatsu: After working at an architectural firm, a design-build company, and es, he joined Renoveru in 2010. He designs a wide range of spaces, including offices and commercial facilities. Even within a single facility, he aims to "become new value for the city" and values spatial design that connects the city, architecture, and people.

・Takuya Furukubo: After working as a graphic designer, he moved to the UK. After working as an art director and antique buyer, he joined Renoveru. Since 2018, he has launched the interior design department and promoted "home building that starts from the interior." He opened the multi-purpose space "b1." and communicates lifestyles through exhibitions and other events.

2. [Workshop & Exhibition] Upcycled Art that Creates Light from Things Deemed Worthless

"Pimlico Arts Japan" explores affinity with the digital world through creating works using marine plastic waste and scrap materials. The process of "facing things considered worthless and discovering or creating new value" resonates deeply with the philosophy of renovation that we undertake.

At this event, in addition to an exhibition of their works, we will hold an upcycling workshop to create a one-of-a-kind original lamp from waste materials such as marine plastic debris and acrylic partitions used during the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Pimlico Arts JAPAN Exhibition]

・Dates: May 22 (Fri) 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, May 23 (Sat) & 24 (Sun) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

・Location: RENOVERU TOKYO Basement 1st floor

・Fee: Free

・Reservation: Not required

[Workshop to Create a One-of-a-Kind Light from Upcycling]

・Date: May 23 (Sat) ①10:30-11:45 AM / ②1:30-2:45 PM / ③3:30-4:45 PM

・Venue: RENOVERU TOKYO Basement 1st floor

・Fee: 4,500 JPY (tax incl.)

・Capacity: 8 people per session

・Reservation: Advance reservation required via the electronic ticket service "teket" (https://teket.jp/9592/66227)

3. [Kotto-dori Flea Market] A Place to Encounter Items Meant to Be Passed Down

We will host the "Kotto-dori Flea Market," selling vintage goods and furniture, inviting people who resonate with the sustainable idea of using things for a long time and creating new value. A cafe space where you can enjoy coffee and light meals will also be available, so please take a relaxing break between your architectural tours.

・Dates: May 22 (Fri) 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM,
　　　　 May 23 (Sat) & 24 (Sun) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

・Location: RENOVERU TOKYO office entrance

・Admission: Free

[Exhibitor Introduction]

・SANDS furniture (https://www.instagram.com/salvage.co?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)
With the motto "cherish what you have," we unearth furniture and goods buried in the sand and bring them back to light. We select items that make everyday life a little more enjoyable, from one-of-a-kind pieces to anonymous works. At the flea market, you will find a range of accessible items from designer furniture to folk art.

・kaya select (https://www.instagram.com/kaya_select?igsh=eDlmNTVnY3hqb2Y5)
Based in Setagaya, kaya select sells precious antique rugs and vintage quilts. At the flea market, you will find old items from various countries, such as tribal rugs from the Middle East, mid-century shaggy rugs woven in Europe, vintage and antique quilts made in American homes, and old blankets.

・ärt studio önra (https://www.instagram.com/studioonra?igsh=eHR3Z3JzNnFhajg4)
Based in Adachi-ku, önra focuses on European and Japanese antiques, from practical items for daily life to objects for appreciation. You will find a variety of large and small antiques, from very old to recent, that evoke a sense of humor and pathos.

・-SOKO- (https://www.instagram.com/soko_shop__?igsh=MTA1YnhwOWo4bDducQ==)
Operating from a base in Setagaya. Using old fabrics collected from various countries as a base, we handcraft clothes and accessories while leveraging the unique characteristics of each fabric, such as its country of origin, era, and weave. Enjoy these precious works where vintage fabrics have been given new life.

・TONA CHOCOLATE (https://www.instagram.com/tona.chocolate?igsh=MWY1ZmdoZnVoaXdmdg%3D%3D)
A "Bean to Bar" brand that handles everything from cacao beans to chocolate making. We focus on "cacao," the raw material of chocolate, from various perspectives and deliver an experience that stirs the five senses.

・Fat Lava & German Art Pottery (https://www.instagram.com/fatlavaandgermanartpotterykiis?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)
Based in Osaka, this is a specialty store for vintage German pottery, focusing on Fat Lava (a general term for pottery, mainly produced in Germany in the 1960s-70s, with a lava-like glaze expression). As the first in Japan, we handle everything from publishing the Japanese version of Fat Lava-related books to procurement, sales, research, and information dissemination, based on our network with local collectors.

・COFFEE BAR stove (https://www.instagram.com/coffee_bar_stove?igsh=MXc4cjZtcWgwMXAzbg==)
Based in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki, this is a mobile espresso cafe bar using specialty coffee, operating only from a food truck. Please stop by for a break while touring architecture and the flea market.