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Good Place Is Honored with the A' Design Award for Jp Base Ningyocho Office Interiors in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Good Place acknowledged for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Jp Base Ningyocho Office Interiors by Good Place. The recognition forms part of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The A' Design Award Explained
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
More About Jp Base Ningyocho Office Interiors
This project revitalizes a 30 year old office in Nihonbashi, transforming it into a modern workspace that blends tradition and innovation. The design, inspired by Parisian apartments, features a welcoming lounge and flexible office spaces, catering to the needs of entrepreneurs. By preserving the building's existing structure and incorporating sustainable practices, the project offers a unique and comfortable environment that reflects the rich history of the neighborhood.
About Good Place
At GOOD PLACE, a unique design method called "Scene Design" is utilized. This approach entails the conceptualization and user experience of a space, which is then defined as a "scene." By aligning our practice with the business activities of our clients and envisioning the future users of the spaces we design, we implement a design approach that proposes specific spaces as solutions. We believe that by designing like this, more and better space gets created in the world.
Award Record
This recognition makes Good Place a winner of 3 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2020 - 2021 and the 2024 - 2025 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award
The A' Interior Design Award is an international interior design competition recognizing good interior designs by interior designers and architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Typical entries include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. The awarded interior designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/interior
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/169743
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/169743
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!169743
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/298344
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.goodplace.co.jp/works/works291/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Jp Base Ningyocho Office Interiors
- Function
- Office Interiors
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Tan, Linen, Dark Gray, Bisque and Light Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Good Place
- Country
- Japan
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #169743
Credits
- Team
- Tomonobu Shinoda(GOOD PLACE) and Goushi Ishikawa(GOOD PLACE)
- Image Credits
- Photographer :Akitoshi Kudo (kudo-original-photo)
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This project explores innovative uses for existing buildings in Japan, where rebuilding is common. A key focus is on "real estate crowdfunding," pioneered by LEVECHY Corporation, enabling flexible investments and providing fully furnished office spaces. Situated in Nihonbashi Ningyocho near Tokyo Station, this five-story, 402 square meters building emphasizes value enhancement with minimal changes while tackling sustainability and illegal modifications.
- Inspiration
- With a rich history dating back to the Edo period, Nihonbashi has been a financial and commercial centre since the modern era. Our design honours the traditional Japanese townscape while incorporating modern elements inspired by Parisian apartments. This gave rise to the concept of the "Apartment Office". The office features a cosy lounge that encourages creativity and collaboration. We envisioned a new type of workplace that could only thrive in Nihonbashi, where tradition meets innovation.
- Research
- As startups collaborate more with large companies, the demand for flexible workspaces grows. Our design specifically caters to these emerging needs. We have designed an office environment specifically for these companies. In the streets of Nihonbashi, you can find shops where exotic elements are integrated into the design. This is a place where tradition and innovation meet, and our thought was that a mixed interior with a nice gap, bringing Parisian elements into a Japanese office space, would appeal to startups.
- Challenge
- An increasing number of startups are partnering with large companies, driving demand for affordable workspace. We have designed an office environment specifically for these companies. In the streets of Nihonbashi, you can find shops where exotic elements are integrated into the design. This is a place where tradition and innovation meet, and our thought was that a mixed interior with a nice gap, bringing Parisian elements into a Japanese office space, would appeal to startups.
- Realization and Technology
- 1. The herringbone floor pattern adds depth and warmth, reflecting traditional European design. 2. Glass pendant lights introduce a modern element to the traditional Japanese neighborhood, showcasing a blend of old and new. 3. Glass walls enhance visibility and openness, complementing classic features like black lattice windows. 4. Antique-style brass fixtures were strategically placed to provide warm lighting, fostering a cozy living space.
- Operation and Interaction
- The lounge faces the street, opening to the city. The office space, conference room, and other spaces are connected smoothly without partitioning them. Users can choose where they want to work, whether at the counter overlooking the shrine in front of them or on the sofas where they can relax and think, depending on their mood. The conference room's slit glass allows visual contact between areas, encouraging creative activity.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in April 2024, with a design period of May-October 2024 and construction completed in December 2024. The project site is located at 2-24-4 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Tokyo, Japan
- Specifications
- 6400mm×11900mm×2400mm
- Keywords
- Office Renovation, Workplace, OfficeDesign, OfficeInterior
