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A five-story government building that makes extensive use of materials from Nagato City. By combining a hybrid structure of wood and reinforced concrete with a seismic isolation structure, a two-hour fire-resistant wooden government building has been realized, equipped with functionality, flexibility, and safety. ◆COOL WOOD (1 and 2-hour fire-resistant specifications; columns and beams) used Location: Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Site area: 8,367.09 m² Building area: 1,962.35 m² Total floor area: 7,202.26 m² Number of floors: 5 above ground Design: Higashihata Architectural Office, Fujita Architectural Design Office, M.DESIGN ASSOCIATES First-Class Architectural Firm Joint Venture Construction: Kumagai Gumi, Ando Construction Special Construction Joint Venture Electrical Equipment: Asahi, Morinaga Special Construction Joint Venture Mechanical Equipment: Kurihara Industry, Yamakaku Electric Equipment Special Construction Joint Venture Wood Procurement: Wood Network Seibu Yamaguchi Cooperative, Japan Wooden Fire-Resistant Building Association Special Business Joint Venture

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We would like to introduce a case study of the "KES construction method," which uses unique joining hardware in wooden architecture. The Nakanokamachi Goten-zaki project aims to revive the "Goten-zaki," which currently flows underground in the center of Nakanokamachi, Yamagata City. It has garnered significant attention as a wooden fire-resistant commercial building in a fire prevention area of Tohoku. We created this space with the hope that it would become a special place for visitors, providing a warm and healing atmosphere. 【Case Study】 <Water Town House Nakanokamachi Goten-zaki> ■ Design: Toshio Honma Design Office + Regional Environmental Planning Laboratory ■ Location: Yamagata Prefecture, Yamagata City ■ Site Area: 918.57 m² ■ Building Area: 464.40 m² ■ Total Floor Area: 752.67 m² ■ Number of Floors: 2 above ground *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Housing structure technology/long-term superior housing technology
• Earthquake-resistant construction method
• Special Construction Method

We would like to introduce a case study of the "KES construction method," which uses unique connection hardware in wooden architecture. This is a roadside station that features local wood, crafted by local artisans, and showcases agricultural products from local farmers. This area, famous for its highland vegetables, is one of the heaviest snowfall regions in the Chugoku region. To ensure safe access around the building even in winter and to approach each section, we adopted the KES construction method. This roadside station aims to be recognized by people as a new landscape in this area, which changes dramatically in winter, and to contribute to regional revitalization. 【Case Study】 <Roadside Station Takano> ■ Design: Oohata Renhe Architectural Design ■ Location: Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture ■ Site Area: 4,694.74 m² ■ Building Area: 1,797.06 m² ■ Total Floor Area: 1,487.25 m² ■ Number of Floors: 1 above ground *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Housing structure technology/long-term superior housing technology
• Earthquake-resistant construction method
• Special Construction Method

We would like to introduce a case study of the "KES construction method," which is a method of joining materials in wooden architecture developed and standardized in Japan. 【Case Study】 <Trattoria Agreste> ■ Design: Ma Architecture Planning ■ Location: Ibaraki Prefecture, Ishioka City ■ Site Area: 1,690.74 m² ■ Building Area: 297.38 m² ■ Total Floor Area: 294.56 m² ■ Number of Floors: 1 above ground *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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• Special Construction Method
• wood

We would like to introduce a case study of the "KES Method," which utilizes unique joining hardware in wooden construction. 【Case Study】 ■ Design: Tamaya Housing Design Laboratory ■ Location: Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture ■ Site Area: 1,888.03 m² ■ Total Floor Area: 609.95 m² ■ Building Area: 503.99 m² ■ Number of Floors: 2 above ground *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Housing structure technology/long-term superior housing technology
• Earthquake-resistant construction method
• Special Construction Method

We would like to introduce a case study of the "KES Construction Method," which utilizes unique joining hardware in wooden architecture. The original concept was a café consisting of several small buildings that relate to each other while maintaining their spacing. Considering the operations and the winter climate of Niigata, the final design resulted in a partially integrated shape of the buildings, but the concept has not strayed from the original idea. How a single building, by standing in its location, envelops the surrounding environment and continues to be cherished while being utilized... This architecture approaches true completion alongside the growth of the trees that surround the café. 【Case Study】 <ITOYA Aramachi Lounge> ■Location: Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture ■Site Area: 988.00 m²　　　■Total Floor Area: 143.09 m² ■Building Area: 144.99 m²　　　■Number of Floors: 2 above ground ■Winner of the Wood Design Award 2017 *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Housing structure technology/long-term superior housing technology
• Earthquake-resistant construction method
• Special Construction Method

We would like to introduce a case study utilizing the "KES Method," a connection hardware construction method developed under the mission of "protecting the lives and property of important families" in wooden architecture. This roadside station, located near JR Fuchu Station in Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture, aims to create vibrancy not by gathering buildings together, but by arranging dispersed structures that generate liveliness from a collection of small spaces, including citizens passing through. To ensure that locally produced furniture is prominently displayed, a delicate structural plan features wooden beams resting on solid wood columns and beams made of steel. The roofs are separated by building sections yet partially connect, forming a unified structure. This design allows for a high level of transparency and creates a continuously overlapping scene. 【Case Study】 <Roadside Station Bingo Fuchu> ■Location: Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture ■Site Area: 1,470.99 m² ■Building Area: 822.30 m² ■Total Floor Area: 772.82 m² ■Number of Floors: 1 above ground *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Housing structure technology/long-term superior housing technology
• Earthquake-resistant construction method
• Special Construction Method

We would like to introduce the large wooden hall "Shelter Nanyo Hall (Nanyo City Cultural Center)" that we have developed. With the basic philosophy of being "a creative base for arts and culture that promotes diverse interactions among citizens," we actively utilized locally sourced cedar wood from the structure to the finishing touches. The dynamic and warm large hall, made possible by fire-resistant wooden structure technology, boasts high acoustic performance and is a platform for new artistic and cultural expressions. COOL WOOD is easy to process and can be manufactured with various types of wood to suit design and cost requirements. The appearance of the columns and beams is wooden, allowing for a building that takes advantage of the warmth of wood. [Features] ■ Active use of locally sourced cedar wood ■ Dynamic high acoustic performance made possible by fire-resistant wooden structure technology *For more details, please refer to the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• wood
• Special wooden structures

We would like to introduce a five-story apartment building made entirely of solid wood that we have developed. The COOL WOOD we developed is a wood-based fire-resistant material that uses gypsum board in the fire stop layer. It is easy to process and can be manufactured with various types of wood to match design and cost requirements. The appearance of the columns and beams is wooden, allowing for a building that utilizes the warmth of wood. 【Facility Details】 ■ Design ・Basic Design: Daiwa Real Estate Co., Ltd. ・Detailed Design: Riken Design Co., Ltd. ■ Location: Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture ■ Site Area: 251.39 m² ■ Building Area: 159.38 m² ■ Total Floor Area: 742.60 m² ■ Number of Floors: 5 above ground *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

• wood
• Gypsum board
• Specialized Construction

We would like to introduce our pure wooden four-story building, the "Kyoto Wood Industry Hall." This four-story building is constructed entirely from timber sourced from Kyoto Prefecture. The louvers, made from solid cedar boards joined together, deliver soft light reminiscent of dappled sunlight indoors, aiming to create a hall where visitors can find their favorite types of wood. COOL WOOD is easy to process and can be manufactured using various types of wood to suit design and cost requirements. The appearance of the columns and beams is wooden, allowing for a building that utilizes the warmth of wood. 【Features】 ■ A building with impressive louvers resembling cedar groves ■ 100% use of timber sourced from Kyoto Prefecture for structural materials ■ A design that incorporates various uses of wood in both interior and exterior finishes ■ A spatial structure that offers a comfortable atmosphere that invites people to visit *For more details, please refer to the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• wood
• Special wooden structures

We would like to introduce "G Building Jiyugaoka 01 B Wing," a commercial building we have developed. Aiming to create a commercial architecture that gently welcomes people and has a cozy atmosphere that makes them want to visit, the structure itself becomes a part of the spatial design, and the stores create further charm and enjoyment while respecting the wooden space. COOL WOOD is easy to process and can be manufactured using various types of wood to suit design and cost requirements. The appearance of the columns and beams is wooden, allowing the building to be finished with the warmth of wood. 【Features】 ■ A home-like commercial building with a cozy atmosphere that makes people want to visit ■ Fire-resistant wooden structure that combines warmth and strength ■ The structure itself is a part of the spatial design *For more details, please refer to the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• wood
• Special wooden structures

We would like to introduce the "Shizuoka Prefecture Mount Fuji World Heritage Center," a cultural facility that we have developed. Our facility, which has five floors above ground, is designed with a focus on the concept of "aijakuri," combining elements in a way that resembles weaving with a single material at the intersection points. The lattice structure, both inside and outside, is constructed from a total of 6,973 pieces, each crafted from materials with varying curvature, twist, and length. [Features] ■ There are 7,261 intersection points, each with a different shape. ■ Based on the concept of aijakuri, the elements are combined. ■ The design resembles weaving with a single material. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

• wood
• Special wooden structures

"COOL WOOD" is a wood-based fire-resistant material that uses gypsum board in its fire-stopping layer. Our company obtained a Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism certification for 3-hour fire resistance in December 2017. With the realization of 3-hour fire resistance specifications, there are no longer restrictions on the number of floors, allowing mid-rise and high-rise buildings that were previously constructed with steel frames or reinforced concrete to be built with wood. 【Features】 ■ All types of wood can be selected for the surface material ■ JAS-certified lumber, as well as non-combustible, quasi-non-combustible, and flame-retardant treated wood, can also be used ■ Ease of processing (only distribution materials used, no special tools required) *For more details, please request materials or view the PDF data from the download.

• wood
• Wood and wood-based siding
• Special wooden structures

The "KES Method" is the first joint hardware construction method for wooden buildings developed in Japan under the mission of "protecting the lives and property of important families." By using original joint hardware, it thoroughly reinforces the joint areas, which are the weak points of traditional frame construction, achieving high strength. 【Features】 ■ Incredible strength and flexibility provided by joint hardware ■ Excellent resistance and durability, ensuring preparedness for the future ■ Proven strength against earthquakes ■ Significantly enhanced durability of joint hardware, resistant to rust with hot-dip galvanization ■ Reliable quality certified with the S mark *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Formwork material
• Housing structure technology/long-term superior housing technology
• Earthquake-resistant construction method