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Factory
MARUWA CO., LTD.
Originally known for its ceramics, MARUWA, located in Seto City, Aichi, Japan, has evolved into a global leader in ceramic chips manufacturing. Building on MARUWA’s global connectivity, Gensler and Takenaka designed the factory as a "Bridge" connecting the company to the community and the world, while also providing a link to local tradition for the next generation. This "Bridge" concept is integrated into all aspects of the design, structure, and facilities. By addressing the client's needs and considering the surrounding community in the design, this project embodies the idea of "creating a better world through the power of design."
Client / ManufacturerDesign
MARUWA CO., LTD.
owariasahi, JPTAKENAKA CORPORATION
Nagoya, JPKiyokazu Otake, Takuya Ota, Yutaka HiguchiGensler and Associates / International, Ltd.
Tokyo, JPMakoto Isobe, Rie Kurokawa, Takashi Arimoto, Marco Troncarelli, Jeff Maeshiro, Kosuke NoseDate of Launch
2023
Development Time
up to 24 Month
Target Regions
Asia
Target Groups
Trade / Industry