polygonal green cutouts animate kakushin tokyo office’s interiors by moriyuki ochiai
Kakushin Office evokes an indoor forest canopy
Located in Tokyo, Japan, Resonance of Green / Kakushin Office by Moriyuki Ochiai Architects is an office and retail space designed for an automotive enterprise. The interior takes inspiration from the company’s signature hue of green, translating it into a spatial composition that evokes the atmosphere of a forest canopy. Throughout the space, polygonal forms in varying shades of green unfold across ceilings and walls. On the ceiling, layered geometric panels create a gradation reminiscent of overlapping leaves, while on the walls, textured green surfaces suggest new growth and movement. These elements introduce a dynamic visual rhythm, guiding perception and encouraging engagement within the workspace.
all images by Daisuke Shima
Moriyuki Ochiai sculpts a composition of geometric forms
Along the walls and counters, stratified materials reference the layers of earth beneath a forest floor, emphasizing texture and grounding the luminous forms above. The combination of these vertical and horizontal elements generates a dialogue between surface, color, and structure, linking the artificial environment to natural processes of growth and transformation.
The design by studio Moriyuki Ochiai Architects responds to natural light throughout the day and across seasons, allowing the green tones and layered materials to shift in appearance as illumination changes. This variability contributes to an atmosphere of openness and adaptability, reinforcing the workspace’s role as a setting for creativity and exchange. Through its use of color, geometry, and light, Resonance of Green establishes a sensory landscape that connects occupants to the idea of renewal and vitality. The result is a spatial composition where material expression and environmental responsiveness converge to shape an interior that embodies both nature and innovation.
Resonance of Green office brings the atmosphere of a forest canopy indoors
polygonal green forms unfold across the ceiling and walls
layered geometric panels create a gradation reminiscent of overlapping leaves
the design translates the company’s signature green into a spatial experience
textured wall surfaces evoke the movement and vitality of new growth
light and shadow interact across the faceted green ceiling panels
polygonal volumes generate a dialogue between surface, color, and structure
a contrast between luminous greens and grounded textures defines the interior
natural light shifts across the green geometries, changing their tone throughout the day
the office embodies the studio’s exploration of material expression and environmental response
subtle variations in hue create depth and dimension within the workspace
ceilings and walls converge in a continuous play of texture and reflection
the interior evolves with daylight, enhancing a sense of openness and adaptability
project info:
name: Resonance of Green/Kakushin Office – A Forest Where Luminous Green Forms Resonate and Reverberate
architect: Moriyuki Ochiai Architects | @moriyukiochiai
design team: Moriyuki Ochiai, Jun Ueda, Homa Mahmodi, Theo Todd
constructor: Kakushin Group
special paint: Osamu Yamaguchi
lighting: Endo Lighting
client: Kakushin Group
location: Tokyo, Japan
photographer: Daisuke Shima | @daisuke_shima_photography
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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom
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