Japan Food Hygiene Association — Asakusa: SMOOTH, a clean workplace

Concept

SMOOTH

The association protects hygiene, so the design took hints from forms that suggest cleanliness and soft physical shapes.

SMOOTH stands for a smooth change from “before” to “from now on”, and for harmonious communication.

01 · Entrance

A sign and a timeline

At the building entrance, the old company sign is displayed with a video based on a timeline, telling visitors the history.

02 · Top floor

Agile areas and circadian light

The top floor has a lively ABW space, agile areas, circadian lighting, online booths, focus spaces and sit-stand desks. Materials that age well express continuity, and toilets and shared areas on every floor were renewed as places to switch mood.