Tatsuno — a centenary maker moves to change how it works

Concept

Getting up from the desk

In the old office, even a small question meant a stand-up chat or a trip to a meeting room. With everything at their fixed desks, people rarely stood up.

The new office puts communication with many different people first.

01 · Free address

A new neighbour every day

The floor for the president’s office, sales and service is free-address. Sitting next to someone different each day leads to more chance conversations, and the generous space makes it easier to speak up.

02 · Refresh

A new flow of people

A refresh space was placed on purpose on the floor for the administrative departments, whose staff seldom leave their desks, creating a new flow of people. On the third floor, a cross-shaped layout makes it easy to talk in a bright office.