TOMORE Zero Co-working Space

TOMORE Zero Co-working Space
© Takumi Ota

TOMORE ZERO CO-WORKING SPACE

SIDES CORE

ARCHITECTS
SIDES CORE

LEAD ARCHITECTS
Sohei Arao

BUILT IN FURNITURE
betchu-kaguseisakusho Co. Ltd

MANUFACTURERS
Filaments inc., betchu-kaguseisakusho

PROJECT MANAGMENT
Hitoba Design Co. Ltd.

CONSTRUCTION
REM inc.

LIGHITNG
Filaments

CLIENT
Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd

DIRECTION
Seiji Sadakiyo

WALL ART
yang02

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Motoyuki Konishi, Yoko Akai

PHOTOGRAPHS
Takumi Ota

AREA
151 m²

YEAR
2021

LOCATION
中央区, Japan

CATEGORY
Offices Interiors, Cowork Interiors

“Co-living & co-creating” is the theme of coworking company TOMORE’s pilot space (dubbed “0”). Tomore plans to add a share house to the coworking area in its first official space (dubbed “1”).

TOMORE Zero Co-working Space
© Takumi Ota
TOMORE Zero Co-working Space
© Takumi Ota

In planning TOMORE’s 0 space, we needed to account for the living space that would be added to future spaces, so 2 separate areas were necessary.

The functional area for the focused work area has desks, a conference room, and 2 private rooms. The living area facilitates working in a way that feels like relaxing at home.

TOMORE Zero Co-working Space
© Takumi Ota
TOMORE Zero Co-working Space
© Takumi Ota

Just inside the entrance lies the focused working area. Private workrooms and a conference room provide accents to the facade.

The layout utilizes space in the entryway that is narrow due to an alley required by zoning laws. It also functions to draw the eye further into the space and build interest/excitement as users head toward the living area.

TOMORE Zero Co-working Space
© Takumi Ota
TOMORE Zero Co-working Space
© Takumi Ota

In the living area, workers take their shoes off on a brick platform that recalls traditional Japanese living - “kustunugi ishi,” a stone platform for removing shoes.

This sets the stage for relaxing in the carpeted area. Next to the shoe removal area is a desk where the communication organizer will sit, facilitating easy communication with incoming guests.

TOMORE Zero Co-working Space
© Takumi Ota
TOMORE Zero Co-working Space
© Takumi Ota

It is purposefully rendered in yellow, the key color for the entire space.

A custom-made modular sofa that can be used from any angle connects the separate booths of the living area.

TOMORE Zero Co-working Space
© Takumi Ota
TOMORE Zero Co-working Space
© Takumi Ota

Arranged in the basic shape, sofa pieces are the perfect distance apart for 1 person to sit on or 2 people to sit face-to-face. Pieced together, the sofa can accommodate events and a variety of other possibilities.

The counter in the back has 3 distinct levels - a bench, a standing coffee counter, and a high counter.

TOMORE Zero Co-working Space
© Takumi Ota
TOMORE Zero Co-working Space
© Takumi Ota

The counters and sofas together combine multiple functions, sightline heights, and usable directions to facilitate spontaneous conversation and communication.

A small raised area next to the window is a space for people to connect more closely.

TOMORE Zero Co-working Space
© Takumi Ota
TOMORE Zero Co-working Space
© Takumi Ota

Larger groups can work or eat together at a large dining table. The light fixtures are our multi-faceted Triangles pendant lamps, while tables are our FRAMES model trestle tables.

They can be disassembled and stashed away, creating space to hold events that could even make use of a projector.

TOMORE Zero Co-working Space
© Takumi Ota
TOMORE Zero Co-working Space
© Takumi Ota

The back wall features work by artist yang02, ”a means for graffiti” that features many different colors spontaneously mixing, symbolizing TOMORE’s concept of “co-living and co-creating.

TOMORE Zero Co-working Space
© Takumi Ota
TOMORE Zero Co-working Space
© Takumi Ota


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