Reb-O-Lution | CONYX Office Renovation

Aesthetic preservation

This project involved the renovation of the headquarters of a building maintenance company located in Nagoya. The client requested a design that not only supports smooth ongoing maintenance and future renovations but also enhances and sustains the building’s value over the long term. The core concept, titled “Reb-O-Lution,” embodies the fusion of “rebirth” and “evolution,” preserving design integrity while creating a flexible, adaptable spatial layout.

Construction Method

Rather than relying on new materials, construction methods, or products that may become obsolete, the construction approach focused on facilitating the maintenance of equipment, facilities, and finishes, as well as enabling easy future modifications. The design ensures that any updates made over time blend seamlessly with the existing structure, maintaining a consistent and cohesive aesthetic throughout the space.

Material Palette

When only a portion of the floor is replaced, differences in age between new and existing areas can create a noticeable disparity, making older sections appear outdated. To address this, we used a mosaic pattern that allows for gradual, incremental updates. This enables the design to evolve smoothly over time. For walls, wear typically appears as long horizontal marks caused by the movement of people and objects. To minimize the visual impact of this wear and reduce the need for full wall replacements during renovations, we employed a design featuring horizontal stripes in varied materials and colors.

Ceilings, which house vital systems such as air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, fire safety, and communication infrastructure, require more frequent updates than their finishes. Instead of concealing these systems, we exposed the ceiling joists and painted them in a variety of colors. Ceiling panels were installed only in selected areas. This strategy allows for flexible updates, enabling the ceiling -like the floor- to evolve with each renovation while maintaining visual cohesion.

Renovation Approach

The design ensures that even after partial renovations, the space retains its original aesthetic. Over time, new and existing elements blend organically, enriching the overall character of the environment. This project goes beyond aesthetics and material choices -it establishes a long-term design strategy that supports ongoing evolution while preserving the space’s inherent value.