Takao Shoji, Yuko Numata, Satoshi Nojima (Mitsubishi Jisho Design Inc.)

This is the head quarters of The Hokkaido Shimbun Press. In snowy, cold regions, buildings tend to become closed off due to the cold, making it difficult to build a relationship with the surrounding city. Office activities consist of two types: static activities like desk work, and dynamic activities such as moving around the office and taking refreshment breaks. By stacking an open space supporting dynamic activities, named the ”3C Zone,” facing the street, the plan allows these activities to be expressed to the city through the façade.