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A cooperative office in Tokyo, run by Shizen Energy Inc., embodies sustainability and abstractly mimics nature. Designed with the concept of "Entrance to the Blue Planet," it connects people's consciousness to nature.The floor, slightly lower than ground level, symbolizes the living soil beneath Tokyo’s concrete, featuring recycled tiles with their raw, uncolored backsides turned outward. This innovative approach repurposes tons of tiles discarded daily. Above ground, cedar louvers represent trees, and wall gradations echo the sky, creating a harmonious, eco-conscious space for collaborations.
tono Inc., led by regenerative architect Tsukasa Ono — selected for Forbes NEXT100 2025 “Hope to Save the World” — pioneers a new paradigm of architecture that restores and enriches ecosystems. Its flagship project, Sumu Yakushima, activates soil microorganisms so that building a house enhances the environment. This approach has earned 24 international awards and placed tono at the forefront of regenerative design. By blending deep environmental insight with innovative design, tono Inc. shows how architecture can be a living agent of regeneration — redefining sustainability for the future.
iF design award Gold 2023,DFA 2023 grand award, iconic awards 2024 best of best,