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Mitsubishi Chemical Science & Innovation Center Main Building

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Industrial Buildings
Firm LocationTokyo, Japan
Project locationYokohama
CompanyTAKENAKA CORPORATION
Lead ArchitectTaku Ito
Design TeamTomonori Ono,Ryo Kitazawa, Takahiro Osaka
ClientMitsubishi Chemical Corporation

In Yokohama, Japan, a pioneering research center is reshaping the future of innovation by seamlessly blending nature and architecture. For 60 years, the company's facility lacked a deep connection to its surroundings. Now, a visionary space fosters creativity and collaboration. A new research building, wellness facility, and central plaza unite beneath a vast canopy. Towering zelkova trees create a “sustainable forest of inspiration,” encouraging interaction. A dynamic, light-filtering façade, shaped by 3D scans, harmonizes with the landscape, crafting an inspiring and immersive workspace.