Miroku Nissho In Blue Pabrik Industri by Nobuaki Miyashita

Miroku Nissho In Blue Pabrik Industri by Nobuaki Miyashita is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Perak in Desain Arsitektur, Bangunan dan Struktur Competition Category.

PerakArsitektur· 2026

Miroku Nissho In Blue Pabrik Industri

by Nobuaki Miyashita

Client: Miroku Corporation

A' Design Award Perak Winner in Arsitektur Category

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The Design

About Miroku Nissho In Blue Pabrik Industri

Miroku Nissho In Blue adalah sebuah pabrik industri di Nankoku, Kochi, Jepang. Rancangannya menerjemahkan presisi keahlian pembuatan senjata api ke dalam bentuk arsitektural. Komposisi massa bangunan diturunkan dari tiga cincin saling terkait pada logo perusahaan, sehingga memberikan irama dan kesinambungan pada volume berskala besar. Bagian eksteriornya menggunakan panel baja bergaris (ribbed) dengan lapisan biru khusus, terinspirasi oleh logam bergarapan halus dan biru pekat Sungai Niyodo. Rangka batang baja dengan bentang bebas kolom sepanjang 44 meter menjaga lantai produksi tetap lapang, sehingga tata letak peralatan dan alur logistik tetap fleksibel.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perak

Miroku Nissho In Blue Pabrik Industri adalah pemenang A' Design Award Perak, pengakuan yang sangat bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain kelas atas yang indah dan mengesankan. Pemenang Perak adalah karya yang sangat cemerlang dan sangat kreatif yang menggambarkan keahlian, bakat, dan ketajaman luar biasa para desainernya. Miroku Nissho In Blue Pabrik Industri diharapkan menjadi karya yang menakjubkan, etalase keahlian, sangat profesional, dan sangat inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Perak ini adalah penemuan yang sangat menonjol dan dikagumi yang bermanfaat bagi dan memajukan batas-batas seni, sains, desain, dan teknologi. Miroku Nissho In Blue Pabrik Industri adalah kreasi yang sangat dicemburui yang membangkitkan keinginan, membawa perasaan positif, dan memercikkan keheranan dan kekaguman.

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.