Embraced in Recycled Steel Office by Nobuaki Miyashita |
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| DESIGN NAME: Embraced in Recycled Steel PRIMARY FUNCTION: Office INSPIRATION: The design embodies the lifecycle of steel recycling while visually integrating Kyoei Steel’s digital identity. Barcode and QR code patterns, inspired by the company’s website, appear throughout the space, symbolizing the transformation of raw materials into structured design. By exposing and celebrating recycled steel, the project creates a unique spatial narrative, merging industrial heritage with a contemporary digital aesthetic. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This office interior transforms Kyoei Steel’s recycled steel—angle steel, rebars, and flat bars—into a refined architectural expression. Typically hidden elements become aesthetic highlights, emphasizing material strength and texture. Barcode and QR code motifs extend across the space, visually linking to Kyoei Steel’s corporate identity. Lighting enhances these patterns, creating a dynamic interplay between recycled steel, technology, and light. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The office interior integrates barcode and QR code motifs, linking the space to Kyoei Steel’s corporate identity. These patterns, expressed in wall treatments and stairwell designs, create an interactive experience, guiding movement through the space. The ceiling’s steel louvers diffuse light while reinforcing the visual continuity of barcode-inspired elements. This design transforms an industrial material narrative into a contemporary, high-tech environment. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project commenced in early 2022 in Yamaguchi, Japan, with design and planning phases focused on integrating Kyoei Steel’s identity into the architecture. Construction began in mid-2023, aiming to unify office functions while enhancing operational efficiency and employee engagement. The office was completed in early 2024, creating a sustainable workspace that embodies the company’s commitment to steel recycling and innovation. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Interior Space and Exhibition Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The office interior features angle steel, rebars, and flat bars as exposed materials, emphasizing their structural and aesthetic qualities. Barcode motifs, derived from Kyoei Steel’s website, are embedded in wall finishes and stair railings, linking physical space to digital branding. The ceiling’s steel louvers incorporate billet-shaped seamless LED lighting, reinforcing a cohesive design language that blends recycled materials with innovative illumination. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Site Area: 108,045.44 Square meters Building Area: 1,091.12 Square meters Total Floor Area: 3,931.89 Square meters Structure: RC Number of Floors: 4 above ground Maximum Height: 19.9 m Eaves Height: 16.5 m Floor Height: 3.9 m Ceiling Height: 2.9 m TAGS: architecture, office, lighting design, recycled steel, sustainable design RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Type of Research: Applied Design Research Objective: To explore the aesthetic and functional integration of recycled steel in office interiors. Methodology: Material experimentation, spatial simulations, and lighting analysis. Data Collection: Prototype testing and digital modeling. Participants: Architects, engineers, and Kyoei Steel stakeholders. Results & Insights: The research highlighted the potential of exposed steel as a design element, demonstrating its structural beauty and reinforcing corporate identity. The study advanced sustainable interior design, influencing material reuse practices in industrial architecture. CHALLENGE: The primary challenge was redefining recycled steel’s role in architecture beyond its conventional industrial use. Integrating angle steel, rebars, and flat bars as visible elements required precise detailing and innovative finishing techniques. Additionally, balancing material authenticity with a refined aesthetic posed a design challenge. Regulatory constraints, production limitations, and ensuring harmony between raw steel textures and digital motifs, such as barcode patterns, demanded extensive prototyping and iterative design development. ADDED DATE: 2025-03-06 02:35:16 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : N/A IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1,#2 : Photographer Nobuaki Miyashita Variations, 2024 Image #3,#4,#5 : Photographer Sato Kenta, Variations, 2024. |
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NAME: Kyoei Steel Ltd. PROFILE: Kyoei Steel Ltd. is a leading Japanese manufacturer of steel products, specializing in electric arc furnace (EAF) technology for sustainable steel production. Established in 1947, the company has grown into a key player in the global steel industry, providing high-quality reinforcing bars (rebar) and structural steel for construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure projects. With production facilities across Japan and international operations in Vietnam, the U.S., and other regions, Kyoei Steel is committed to environmentally responsible manufacturing. The company leverages recycled scrap metal as a primary raw material, reducing carbon emissions and promoting a circular economy. Kyoei Steel continuously enhances its technological capabilities, ensuring efficiency and sustainability in steelmaking. The company also prioritizes safety, quality, and innovation, contributing to the long-term development of society through its durable and reliable steel solutions. |
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Embraced in Recycled Steel Office by Nobuaki Miyashita is Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category, 2024 - 2025.· Read the interview with designer Nobuaki Miyashita for design Embraced in Recycled Steel here.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Nobuaki Miyashita. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Nobuaki Miyashita. |
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