for Startups, Inc. Offices – Tokyo
The project by moss. for Startups, Inc. in Tokyo is a design-focused office space fostering innovation and sustainability for startups, featuring circular open spaces and lush gardens connecting inside and outside environments.
With the vision of ‘for Startups’ and the mission of ‘Towards the center of evolution (together),’ this office reflects its commitment to fostering innovation and sustainable growth for startups.
for Startups, Inc., as a hybrid capital model that supports both human and financial capital, it provides financial support, executive search for CxOs and executive teams, and access to a strong network of entrepreneurs and VCs, empowering entrepreneurs and startups to thrive.
Building on this foundation, designed to serve as a symbolic landmark, the office serves as a dynamic hub where innovation is cultivated and entrepreneurial communities connect to accelerate the evolution of Japan and beyond.
The open space in the center of the building is circular, following the shape of the building frame. The terraced benches are designed to allow people to sit wherever they like during seminar events or in the lounge, and the change in line of sight creates a lively communication environment. The change in line of sight creates lively communication. Like a basilica (meeting place) that once existed in Rome, it functions as a place where various entrepreneurs from Japan and abroad gather to move toward the center of evolution. The upper level of the benches will be surrounded by a lushly planted garden that will connect the inside with the outside environment, in keeping with the environment and quality of Azabudai Hills, the new location. The design is site-specific.
The long corridor leading to the open space is designed as a long passageway, inspired by the “Flag” motif of the corporate logo and the ship “Ship” that will sail with the Landmark. At the entrance, visitors will be greeted by a majestic bench and lush vegetation reminiscent of a ship.
More than 20 meeting rooms of various sizes are located on both sides of the long avenue for different purposes. Opposite the main conference room and an open conference room separated by glass and curtains are four meeting rooms separated by hidden doors that blend in with some of the walls. Four meeting rooms are lined up in a row. The light brown wall surface from the entrance to the back of the building contrasts with the open glass conference room, gently reflecting the light and giving off a unique shimmering effect. The light reflects off the walls and creates a sense of anticipation as visitors move toward the back of the building.
It is a place that weaves together the company’s past history, provides new value, and allows visitors to experience and remember it, we hope that it will become a place where new value is offered, experienced, and remembered, and where active innovation takes place.
Design: moss.
Project Management: Social Interior
Construction: Mori Building
Photography: Koji Fuji | TOREAL
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