Miroku Nissho In Blue Lub Tsev Ua Haujlwm Industrial by Nobuaki Miyashita

Miroku Nissho In Blue Lub Tsev Ua Haujlwm Industrial by Nobuaki Miyashita is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Vaj Tsev, Tsev thiab Qauv Tsev Competition Category.

NyiajVaj Tsev· 2026

Miroku Nissho In Blue Lub Tsev Ua Haujlwm Industrial

by Nobuaki Miyashita

Client: Miroku Corporation

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Vaj Tsev Category

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The Design

About Miroku Nissho In Blue Lub Tsev Ua Haujlwm Industrial

Miroku Nissho In Blue yog ib lub tsev ua haujlwm industrial nyob rau hauv Nankoku, Kochi, Nyij Pooj. Qhov kev tsim no muab qhov kev txawj ntse thiab meej pem ntawm kev tsim phom coj los ua ib qho duab kev tsim vaj tsev. Lub tsev qhov loj thiab duab yog los ntawm peb lub voj voog uas sib txuas ntawm lub tuam txhab lub logo, uas ua rau lub tsev loj muaj kev sib dhos thiab kev txuas mus ntxiv. Sab nraud siv cov phab ntsa hlau muaj kab (ribbed steel panels) uas pleev xim xiav tshwj xeeb, tau kev tshoov siab los ntawm cov hlau uas tsim tau zoo nkauj thiab cov xim xiav tob ntawm tus Dej Niyodo. Ib qho kav hlau truss uas muaj qhov dav 44 meters tsis muaj ncej txheem ua rau lub plag tsev ua khoom qhib, kom kev teeb tsa cov cuab yeej thiab kev thauj khoom tseem hloov tau yooj yim.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Miroku Nissho In Blue Lub Tsev Ua Haujlwm Industrial yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Miroku Nissho In Blue Lub Tsev Ua Haujlwm Industrial xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Miroku Nissho In Blue Lub Tsev Ua Haujlwm Industrial yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This industrial facility transforms the philosophy of precision firearm craftsmanship into architecture. Derived from the three interlinked rings of Miroku’s logo, the form expresses rhythm, continuity, and tension within a vast volume. Finished in Miroku Blue, inspired by finely crafted metal and the deep blue of the Niyodo River, the building visualizes corporate identity through material clarity, structural precision, and monumental simplicity.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site Area: 32405.24 sqm
Building Area: 12879.67 sqm
Total Floor Area: 13649.63 sqm
Structure: Steel Structure, 2 Floors
Maximum Height: 11.15 m
Main Span: Approx. 44 m Column Free
Completion: January 2025
Location: Nankoku, Kochi, Japan
Tags: Industrial Architecture, Corporate Identity, Precision Craftsmanship, Steel Structure, Long Span Factory, Miroku Blue, Japanese Manufacturing, Monumental Industrial Design
Production Technology: Steel structure with 44 meter column free truss span enables uninterrupted production lines. Exterior is finished with K Wall ribbed steel panels in custom Miroku Blue coating. Floor slab thickness ranges from 450 to 600 mm for future production flexibility. Structural precision reflects the manufacturing philosophy.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was reconciling symbolic architectural expression with strict industrial functionality. Internally, the project required translating over a century of craftsmanship philosophy into spatial form without reducing it to mere representation. Externally, long span structural limitations, production efficiency demands, cost constraints and regulatory requirements shaped the design. The solution was achieved through structural optimization of a 44 meter column free span and disciplined facade articulation, balancing monumentality with operational precision.
Research: Type of Research: Architectural semiotics and industrial spatial research.
Research Objectives: To transform symbolic corporate elements into structural and spatial systems.
Methodology: Semiotic analysis of logo geometry, structural optimization of 44 meter span trusses, facade performance studies.
Data Collection: Production flow analysis, environmental performance simulation.
Participants: Multidisciplinary team of architects and engineers.
Results: A column free industrial monument integrating ZEB Ready environmental strategy.
Insights and Impacts: Repositions factory architecture from utilitarian infrastructure to identity driven cultural asset influencing corporate branding and regional perception.
Inspiration: Since its founding in 1893, Miroku has pursued firearms not as mere tools but as works of art defined by precision and beauty. This philosophy inspired the architectural concept. The corporate blue, rooted in the landscape of Kochi and the clarity of the Niyodo River, became the central motif. The building extends craftsmanship into architectural scale, redefining industrial production as artistic expression.
Project Duration: The project started in June 2023 in Kochi and was completed in January 2025 in Nankoku, Japan. The facility consolidates production and administrative functions within a unified architectural volume reflecting corporate heritage and regional identity.
Operation Flow: Production, logistics and administration are organized along a clear spatial axis. Column free spans enable flexible equipment layout and operational efficiency. Visual continuity between zones enhances spatial awareness, transforming industrial workflow into a coherent architectural experience.
Patents: Copyrights belong to MR STUDIO Co Ltd and Miroku Corporation, 2025.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Nobuaki Miyashita, Miroku Nissho In Blue, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Nobuaki Miyashita, Miroku Nissho In Blue, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Nobuaki Miyashita, Miroku Nissho In Blue, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Nobuaki Miyashita, Takafumi Yamashita, Miroku Nissho In Blue, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Nobuaki Miyashita, Miroku Nissho In Blue, 2025.