torafu architects: mediba creative farm shibuya
‘mediba creative farm shibuya’ by torafu architects, tokyo, japan image © daici ano all images courtesy of torafu architects
tokya-based torafu architects have redesigned the ‘mediba creative farm’ office in the industrial city of shibuya. the lively reform includes 2200 square meters of open work space for around 400 employees, common areas, reunion rooms with moveable walls and public cafe, on the 31st floor of the hikarie building. the flexible floor plan contains long rows of tables for open communication between workers, with individualized personal work spaces. different departments are delineated through the use of color in the carpet, rather than with the use of partitions that inhibit interpersonal relationships.
a micro-landscape of colorfully custom designed oak shelves, tables, chairs and blackboards are peppered throughout the large space, fostering collaboration. built for adaptability, the furnishings are free standing, unfixed to the ground, creating an environment which is always changing. a wooden tram controlled by smart phone technology runs along the full height windows and through the furniture pieces, able to take documents to fellow colleagues. a plentiful number of plant species are scattered around the office adding a touch of natural elements within the surrounding concrete landscape.
tables, chairs, and boards are placed throughout the space for gathering
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long open tables for meetings
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gathering space
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personal work spaces open to colleagues
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wooden tram runs along the perimeter
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large open work tables
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light-filled room with colored carpets
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colors mark different departments
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more private work areas
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gathering space
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open tables in flexible space
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furniture is moved easily to create one large table
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wall design influenced by the neighboring buildings’ window patterns
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reception area
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many plants placed in the spaces
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glass partitions in the meeting rooms
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meeting rooms with large movable glass walls
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shelving units
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floor plan
project info:
principle use: office facility design: ushiospax (lightings) production: tokyu construction co.,ltd. / takashimaya space create co.,ltd. / uchida yoko co., ltd. project management: meiho facility works ltd. furniture manufacture: taiji fujimori atelier graphic: takaiyama tram production: hisato ogata furniture: interoffice building site: shibuya tokyo total floor area: 2268m2 design period: 2011.09-2012.04 construction period: 2012.05-2012.08 photo: daici ano / yuki ohmori
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