Introducing Temac Headquarters Building, an example of Architect / Design office facility architecture in Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo by Far East Design Lab..

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The company primarily sells computers and electronic devices through e-commerce. Starting like a startup from a prefab in a home garden, the company is supported mainly by a close-knit team of familiar staff. While maintaining this dynamic, the plan was to create a headquarters building that includes offices, meeting rooms, a distribution warehouse for product storage and shipping, and a physical retail store to handle the increased volume of transactions.

This trend is common across industries recently: creating a workplace environment that attracts employees is crucial in office design. To ensure working in the office is fulfilling—considering work efficiency, ease of tasks, and staff rest—a working group including staff was formed to collaboratively develop the design.

This collaborative approach also facilitated a smooth transition of operations after moving into the new building.

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By having office staff and warehouse personnel who handle receiving and shipping work in a shared space separated by glass partitions, the design fosters operational efficiency and a sense of organizational cohesion. Additionally, the product warehouse, which is deep and typically lacks natural light, is brightened by natural light introduced through large windows overlooking the office atrium. On the third floor terrace, a spacious outdoor area extends via a grand staircase to a rooftop terrace with views of Mount Fuji, serving as a place for rest and recreation and promoting communication among staff.