Silver 2025

Waterscape Colab with JPRE

by Moriyuki Ochiai Architects for Moriyuki Ochiai Architects

They performed the design for shared office spaces. Inspired by traditional Japanese craftsmanship techniques for making kimonos using a single piece of cloth, here, a aluminum sheet is spread across the entire ceiling and fills the space with waves of vitality, like that of the sunlight shining on the surface of the paddy fields of yesteryear. The overlapping metallic waves create areas of different heights and expanses of space that change freely, as water flows in a lively and reactive manner, thus suffusing the area with the necessary functions and atmosphere.

Questions & Answers

What is the total floor area of Waterscape Colab with Jpre Office?

Answer

Waterscape Colab with Jpre has a total floor area of 800sqm.

In which city is Waterscape Colab with Jpre Office located?

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Waterscape Colab with Jpre is located in Tokyo, Japan.

Which material forms the wave-like ceiling across Waterscape Colab with Jpre Office?

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Waterscape Colab with Jpre uses a single aluminum sheet to form the wave-like ceiling.

What sustainable material is used for the ceiling sheets in Waterscape Colab with Jpre Office?

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Waterscape Colab with Jpre uses recycled aluminum sheets for the ceiling.

How is the ceiling of Waterscape Colab with Jpre Office designed to allow its disassembly and reinstallation?

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Waterscape Colab with Jpre adapts the assembly method of its aluminum ceiling parts to enable disassembly and reinstallation when moving to a different location.

Which areas in Waterscape Colab with Jpre Office feature low and calm ceiling waves for an intimate setting?

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Waterscape Colab with Jpre features low and calm ceiling waves in the bar and kitchen areas.

Which award did Waterscape Colab with Jpre Office receive in 2025?

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Waterscape Colab with Jpre was awarded Silver in the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award in 2025.

Under what design label is Waterscape Colab with Jpre Office categorized?

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Waterscape Colab with Jpre is categorized under the design label Office.

How does the ceiling shape in Waterscape Colab with Jpre Office influence natural light distribution within the office?

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Waterscape Colab with Jpre reflects natural light with its aluminum wave ceiling to produce soft glimmers and enable subtle atmospheric variations throughout the day.

Silver A' Design Award Winner