Takeru Shoji (EA (formerly Takeru Shoji Architects))
Takayuki Shimada (Takayuki Shimada Architects)

The ground level of the distillery and the gallery on the second floor are RC structures, and the top roof is supported by steel columns placed on top to create a third floor as the laboratory. The project aims to create a distillery where, in the repeated movement between the ground level and the open upper floor, people gain an appreciation for the sense of distance created by the space, are given the perception of being both between and part of the overall concept, and feel a strong connection with the earth through all their senses.