The office space for Sony Computer Science Laboratories is designed based on ways in which architecture can help to facilitate the company’s philosophy of "contributing to the affluence of humankind". An architectural reinterpretation of this motto is manifested through designing a laboratory for occupants to freely occupy the space while simultaneously experiencing various stimuli to develop new ideas. An issue which the project aims to resolve through design is the lack of need for a physical laboratory in a time in which research can be completed through the internet. The goal of the project was to create a place where researchers would have an incentive to work at the laboratory. The desks, chairs and large tables are designed to be moveable to accommodate for large events. The renovation includes a kitchen and a meeting room. These programs were installed for functional reasons, but materialistic design was implemented to make a unique space. Logs of various tree species, colors and textures were used for the furniture. Some logs are left with the bark intact, while some utilize sapwood, others have a hard texture to contrast the soft textures. The organic shape and bumps of the grain make each furniture piece unique. The shape and size of the wood changes over time, resulting in a space that continually changes. The design of the laboratory highlights the dynamic environment present in everyday life to correlate with the company’s philosophy.
Sony CSL Kyoto
Fumihiko Sano Studio
Bronze

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Alia el TananiFounder at Living In Interiors & Don Tanani
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Giulia Maria Moschen BrachoTrend Researcher | Futurist at Freelance
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Elena ApiouHead of design at Adagio Aparthotels
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Vincent de GraafCo-founder at AIM Architecture
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Tom EdingtonCreative Director at YourStudio
Unexpected take on a lab space, whi...
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Valérie BoermaFounder at Barde vanVoltt
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Daisuke NagatomoAssistant Professor at National Taiwan Normal University
The project addresses the question...
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Wiebe BoonstraArt Director / Co Founder at DUM
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Cameron FryCreative Director at Liqui Group
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T.K. ChuThe Founder and Principle Designer of T. K. Chu Design Group and TK Home at T. K. Chu Design Group
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Heidi SmithPartner at Gray Puksand
A striking workspace design that do...
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Sanxia ZhouDirector at Sunshine PR and Frame China
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William LimManaging Director at CL3 Architects Limited
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Oliver SalwayFounder at Softroom
An unexpected take on a computer sc...
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Client
Sony CSL, Inc.
Floor area
170 ㎡
Completion
2020
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