Yamaha Corporation Headquarters Aedificium Sedis Principalis ab Obayashi Corporation

Opus Yamaha Corporation Headquarters Aedificium Sedis Principalis a designatore Obayashi Corporation est victor maxime honoratus praemii praestigiosissimi 2025 Praemium A' Design Award Aureum in Categoria Certaminis Architectura.

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Yamaha Corporation Headquarters Aedificium Sedis Principalis

a Obayashi Corporation

Cliens: Yamaha Corporation

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De Yamaha Corporation Headquarters Aedificium Sedis Principalis

Sedes Principalis Societatis Yamaha aedificium officiorum est in urbe Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Iaponia. Structura ferrea duodecim tabulatorum systemati isolationis seismicae innititur et altitudinem maximam circiter quinquaginta novem metrorum attingit. Paries cortinae duplici cute symmetrica podio stabili insistit et verticalitatem extollit. Moles ampla in inferiore parte prominens aedificium novum cum exsistente coniungit et motum facilem praebet. Spatium columnis suffultum, atrium duorum tabulatorum et solarium superius plantis consitum commercium hominum fovent. Fenestrae ventilationis aeris fluxum naturalem praebent.

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De Praemium A' Design Award Aureum

Yamaha Corporation Headquarters Aedificium Sedis Principalis victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aureum, honoris amplissimi formis primi ordinis, mirabilibus et praestantibus dati. Victores Aurei sunt opera valde nova, provida et splendida, quae ingenium, sapientiam et peritiam auctorum suorum referunt. Exspectatur Yamaha Corporation Headquarters Aedificium Sedis Principalis inventum laudatissimum, inclinationes creans et monumentale fore, quod pretium inauditum afferat. Haec forma Aureo praemio victa est incepto mirabile et honoratum, quod fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovet. Yamaha Corporation Headquarters Aedificium Sedis Principalis cupiditatem vehementem excitat, studium accendit, ingenium creandi fovet et capit.

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Proprietates Singulares: This building, located in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan serves as the global headquarters of Yamaha Corporation, a renowned manufacturer of world-class musical instruments. The main feature of this building is the connection with the existing building through a large overhanging volume at the lower level that allows for smooth traffic. This network-form design not only enhances employee interaction but also promotes brand communication and organizational synergy.
Dimensiones et Involucrum: Location: Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, Japan
Use: Ofﬁce (Headquarters)
Construction period: October 2022 - June 2024
Site area: 43,448.51m2
Building area: 2,833.26m2
Total ﬂoor area Number of ﬂoors: 12 ﬂoors above ground
tower building 1st ﬂoor
Maximum Height: 59.023m
Structure: Steel construction, Seismic Isolation
Notulae: Architecture, office, headquarters, Yamaha, Obayashi Corporation, seismic isolation, ZEB, natural ventilation, piano, Japan
Technologia Productionis: The building showcases a symmetrical double-skin curtain wall on a stable podium, symbolizing its head office role while reflecting the sky and emphasizing verticality. The lower section features a dynamic pilotis space and a two-story atrium, with an upper terrace that includes a wood deck and plantings for enhanced connectivity. Inside, Yamaha's philosophy is evident through a monochrome color scheme, varied materials, diverse ceiling shapes and biophilic design.
Provocatio Designandi: This describes structural planning solutions. A base isolation structure ensures business continuity. The steel-framed superstructure has earthquake-resistant columns for openness and rigidity. Cantilever beams support the core-side span, while independent columns with low-friction bearings hold third-floor overhangs. Large beams manage stresses, and the SRC foundation allows smooth stress transmission. Column heads are placed within the eaves for better continuity at the entrance.
Investigatio: In the new normal office design of the after-corona era on the standard floor, ventilation windows were installed to ensure natural ventilation in case of emergency. To verify the effectiveness of this ventilation window in the interim period and the effect of improving the office temperature and humidity environment, a fluid analysis was conducted for the prevailing winds on the site. Through this approach, we aim to create an office space that is both comfortable and safe.
In addition, in order to minimize the negative impact of the building on the neighboring environment after its construction, we conducted a shading simulation and a wind environment simulation. Based on this analysis, we developed the shape and layout of the building as well as a planting plan. Through this process, we aim to harmonize the building with the surrounding environment and create a sustainable architectural design that takes the community into consideration.
Inspiratio: As the culmination of a reorganization plan that has been underway since 2007, this project relocated the aging functions of the existing Yamaha head office to the east wing in the center of the facility and consolidated them into a compact office located in the city center, while strengthening collaboration with other buildings. The client expressed a variety of requests for the project, including brand image expression, high environmental performance, and a highly efficient workplace.
Duratio Operis: Location: Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, Japan
Construction period: October 2022 - June 2024
Cursus Operationis: The office planning was based on the ABW concept of encouraging employees, the end-users, to work autonomously. The goal was to create a workplace that is worth coming to work in by providing a variety of seats and locations and a highly functional environment to enhance engagement. In addition, advanced technologies such as the Yamaha Web Conference System were adopted to enable smooth transmission and collaboration from the head office to all domestic and overseas offices and plants.
Membra Turmae: Hiroshi Satake
Kenji Matsuoka
Rei Sato
Hirofumi Ueda
Kazuhiro Yasufuku
Yuya Kimura
Agnitiones Imaginum: Image #No1-5: Photographer Naomichi Sode (SS Co., Ltd)