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BRATLE本社ビル BRATLE Headquarters Building

This is a new construction project for the workwear brand “Bartle” in conjunction with the relocation of its headquarters to Fukuyama City. The company is known for manufacturing high-quality workwear with a focus on meticulous sewing and fabric selection, and it also offers custom-made options tailored to customer requests. Thanks to its high level of functionality and design, it has garnered a large following both in Japan and abroad.

In conjunction with this project, the head office was relocated to a new location in front of Fukuyama Station, where a seven-storey head office building is being planned. The company building plan called for it to function as a community. A space was required where clients from all over the country could be invited and where new products could be exhibited and planned within the company.

In addition, although the brand is well-known within the industry, public recognition is still low. Therefore, taking advantage of its location in front of Fukuyama Station, an open space accessible to the general public was planned. By opening up the exhibition planning floor and the company cafeteria, the aim is to raise awareness and create a community. The design planning office was also set up on the same floor to serve as an information transmission base.

The ground floor has a partial atrium, and the whole design is coordinated as a transparent and stylish one; from the third floor upwards, German profilit glass is used to prevent ultraviolet rays and to let soft light into the rooms. Another issue was how to prevent noise, as the building is located along the main road in front of Fukuyama Station. The sound insulation performance of Profilit glass was used to solve this problem as well.

Facing the shopping street and the main avenue in front of the station, the company will become a new landmark in front of Fukuyama Station.

DATA

  • Completion 2025.03
  • Building site Fukuyama , Hiroshima
  • Principal use Head office building
  • Structure RC, 7 storeys
  • Photo Photo Studio College: Toshiro Sawada