Independent Assembly of Wood-Designed Workspaces
First nationwide trial run of “TSUNAGI” to boost the use of wood
Completed TSUNAGI workspace (Photo taken on June 28)
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Individual seating area with splatter-resistant acrylic panel in front.
(Photo taken on June 28)
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Perspective drawing at the time individual seats were proposed
What is TSUNAGI?
Conversion of half of one floor in the Tokushima Prefectural Office into TSUNAGI desks
Since TSUNAGI was installed in the prefectural office, we have collected feedback from users on its design, versatility and convenience to help us improve the use of TSUNAGI in offices in the future. Other departments in the prefectural office have also expressed a desire to utilize the system.
Half of the floor in which TSUNAGI has been installed remains as a conventional non-wooden space. Nikken Sekkei, with the cooperation of the Tokushima Prefectural Government, is examining the advantages and disadvantages of both wood and non-wood spaces and is considering the introduction of a demonstration project to look into the physical and psychological effects of these spaces.
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Assembly of meeting booth (Photo taken on June 28)
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Meeting booth (Photo taken on June 28)
Collaboration between Tokushima’s Kizukai Movement and TSUNAGI
※Kizukai Movement: An initiative promoted by the Forestry Agency since 2005 to enhance the significance of using wood and increase the use of domestic timber. (From the Forest Agency’s website)
Video: TSUNAGI in Tokushima Prefecture (2 minutes)
The Future of TSUNAGI – Expanding Possibilities
However, to promote the use of wood in a broad range of applications, we need to develop clamps that fit wood already in circulation. In this trial run, we are using pre-made clamps for steel pipes, so the wood is milled to fit the clamps. At this time, we are developing clamps to match the size of wood that is commonly found on the market, and once completed, we plan to develop products that include a set of wood and special clamps.
Examples of patterns developed for office use
Related organizations and businesses
・Tokushima Prefectural Office (Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture):
Joint implementation of trial run for wood-designed offices and assembly of TSUNAGI units
・Tokushima Federation Lumber Cooperative (Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture):
Orders for TSUNAGI units, procurement of wood, assembly of TSUNAGI units
・Emachu Mokuzai Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo), Shinohara Shoten (Nerima-ku, Tokyo):
Structural tests, mockup production, other