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CARRY CUBE Headquarters: Containerized Office and Exhibition Hub

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Location
Nagano Prefecture,Japan
Area
150m2
Project
Office & Show Room
Year
2021
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Background

Unlocking Creativity: CARRY CUBE Headquarters - A Multi-Purpose Creative Containerized Office and Exhibition Hub

SUYAMA Co., Ltd. has a rich history of crafting and supplying furniture for hotels and restaurants. Together with SUYAMA's exceptional design team, we've built the versatile CARRY CUBE office and exhibition hall in Shiojiri City, Japan. CARRY CUBE is SUYAMA's new venture, tailored to adapt to modern lifestyles and evolving preferences. It's not just about furniture; it's about delivering complete spatial experiences. Guided by our mission to bring dreams to life, CARRY CUBE represents innovative concepts that extend beyond living spaces.
 
CARRY CUBE serves as our headquarters and an accommodation showroom. It's not merely an office but also the face of CARRY CUBE. The showroom features an advanced iBMS reservation system. Using six shipping containers, including two 20HC for accommodation and four 40HC for corporate offices, this project combines functionality and practicality. It's a collaborative effort between us and SUYAMA Co., Ltd. to create a space where dreams and innovation thrive, offering our customers a unique experience.
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CHALLENGES

SUYAMA's container office is nestled in the snowy wonderland of Nagano Prefecture, Japan, a renowned destination for winter sports enthusiasts. The office structure comprises four 40HC containers, two 20HC containers, and rooftop terrace connected by a steel staircase. This versatile space has been thoughtfully designed to cater to a myriad of functions, including offices, exhibitions, experiential showcases, and meetings. It serves as a hub for enhancing SUYAMA's corporate image and promoting theire business concepts.

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FOREMOST Challenges:

  1. Connecting various components and modules: The precise coordination between the six different-sized container modules, sunshade supports, rooftop handrails, and stairs is a crucial consideration in both the design and construction phases.

  2. Snowy Weather Challenges: The project is located in Nagano Prefecture, where snowfall is common, we must ensure the building's durability while addressing the efficient removal of rooftop snow during snowy weather to prevent any adverse effects on the building's lifespan.

  3. Visitor Experience: Because the office space shares functions with exhibitions and customer experiences, it's essential to provide a comfortable environment for office users and visitors to focus on their activities without disruptions. This is a key aspect we must thoroughly consider in this project. 

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Solution

During the design and production phases of SUYAMA's container office building project, we implemented a robust roof structure capable of withstanding heavy snowfall and bolstered the insulation layer to 60mm for enhanced thermal performance in cold weather.

To accommodate our client's on-site requirements and design specifications, we pre-set and prefabricated various connection components, resulting in significant time and labor cost savings during on-site construction. This approach has earned high praise from the local Japanese construction team, delivering not only substantial labor and time savings but also ensuring exceptional precision in construction. Due to heavy snowfall and the time required for snow clearance, the entire container assembly was completed within one day, whereas under normal circumstances, it would typically take only half a day.

Furthermore, considering the project's dual roles as both an exhibition and user experience space, we meticulously crafted numerous details to fashion a comfortable and inviting environment for our clients.

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    1. We prioritize component precision, from the initial design phase to production, we always prioritize the perfect alignment of each component. We also give careful thought to the necessary space and interfaces for interior decor. 
    2. During the production process, we subject each critical component to stringent pre-assembly checks and meticulously plan the connection schemes and fittings.
    3. Before delivering to our clients, we meticulously plan the positioning and sequence of each module based on the project site's topography and crane locations. We also provide comprehensive component lists and installation guidelines.
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Benefits

We wholeheartedly invite you to visit SUYAMA's office and immerse yourself in the delightful world of block games.

Through this successful collaboration, we have established a strong and mutually trusting partnership with SUYAMA CO., Ltd., creating greater possibilities for expanding into new markets and generating new business opportunities and orders for both of us.

In the year and a half since the opening of SUYAMA's container office center, our clients have achieved remarkable promotional results. By allowing visitors to personally experience and appreciate the uniqueness of container architecture, SUYAMA has successfully secured orders and collaborated with FOREMOST to complete projects such as the Grand Cottage Hakuba Luxury Container Glamping Hotel and the Villa Private Bar.

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