Blue Front Shibaura Tower S Amenity Floor

Overview

Opportunity

Solution

Impact

Team

Leveraging its Tokyo waterfront location, the project reimagines the amenity floor as a destination that supports work, wellbeing, and connection.

Location

Tokyo, Japan

Client

Nomura Real Estate Development

Expertise

[FPO] Office Developer Office Developers Strategy Wellness

Opportunity

The project sought to move beyond conventional office amenities, establishing a new model for workplace experience that balances focus, refreshment, and connection.

Completed in September 2025 on Tokyo's Shibaura waterfront, Blue Front Shibaura Tower S is a large-scale mixed-use development proposing a new way of working — "Tokyo Workation" — that blends urban convenience with a rich natural setting. For the amenity floor, the goal extended beyond conventional office functions to create an environment that enhances both productivity and refreshment, adding new value to everyday work life. By integrating social and relaxation elements, the project elevates the workplace experience and establishes a unique, next-generation office amenity.

Why This Matters

01
A New Work Model
The project sought to demonstrate how work, wellbeing, and hospitality-inspired experiences can come together to support a more balanced way of working.
02
Experience-Driven Amenities
Moving beyond conventional office amenities, the design creates a destination that encourages productivity, relaxation, and meaningful connections throughout the day.
03
Waterfront Advantage
Drawing on the unique qualities of the Shibaura waterfront, the project leverages both urban convenience and access to nature to enrich the work experience.

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Solution

The amenity strategy translates the “Work + Vacation” concept into a diverse workplace ecosystem that blends urban convenience with waterfront openness.

The project began with an exploration of amenity concepts that support the emerging “Work + Vacation” lifestyle, drawing on international best practices while leveraging the unique qualities of the Shibaura waterfront. To create a distinctive tenant experience, the design introduces a diverse mix of spaces that support productivity, wellbeing, and social connection, including a cafeteria, concierge services, private booths, and the Blue Sky Lounge with a sky terrace overlooking Tokyo Bay. Complemented by a sauna and café, these amenities create a flexible environment that supports both focused work and informal interaction.

From brief to build: translating the qualities of the waterfront into a workplace experience designed around flexibility, wellbeing, and choice.

Guided by the concept of “Tokyo Workcation,” the design team explored how people move, work, and recharge throughout the day. Drawing inspiration from the Shibaura waterfront, the design translates the connection between city and nature into a series of distinct yet interconnected environments. Organic architectural forms and furniture create a seamless relationship with the surrounding waterfront landscape. Rather than organizing space around traditional office functions, the project provides a range of settings that support different ways of working, creating a more flexible and engaging experience.

Cafeteria Blue 7 Planning

Waterfront landmarks informed Café Seven’s planning, shaping a sequence of dining, gathering, and social destinations.

Impact

By bringing work, rest, and connection into one fluid experience, the project redefines what an office amenity floor can be.

It gives tenants greater choice throughout the day, supporting productivity and wellbeing while strengthening Blue Front Shibaura’s “Tokyo Workation” identity.

What Changed Because of This

01
Workday Choice
Tenants can move between focus, meeting, dining, and wellness settings, choosing environments that more easily match changing needs throughout the workday.
02
Employee Wellbeing
Wellness-focused amenities provide opportunities to recharge and restore, helping create a healthier and more balanced workplace experience.
03
Amenity Scale
With shared amenity space equal to about 10% of leased office area, the building offers an unusually generous support system for tenants.

These amenity floors bring ‘Tokyo Workation’ to life, transforming the workday into a more comfortable and valuable experience.

Recognition

01

Shotenkenchiku

The feature highlighted Blue Front Shibaura’s “Tokyo Workation” concept and Gensler’s role in shaping tenant amenities on the 7th and 28th floors.

Team

Project Leadership

[FPO] Rie Kurokawa

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[FPO] Masayuki Tanaka

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Daichi Amano

With a passion for design and innovation, Daichi has built a distinguished career helping organizations navigate change through experience-driven strategies that connect people, place, and technology. As Creative Director at Gensler Tokyo, he shapes how brands and environments come together across the region.

[FPO] Haruka Yokokawa

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[FPO] Makoto Isobe

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[FPO] Miho Nakamura

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FAQ

01

What types of amenities are included in the project?

The amenity program integrates dining, lounge, wellness, and work-support spaces, leveraging expansive views to help tenants focus, recharge, and connect throughout the day.

02

How does the project support employee well-being?

The design provides access to wellness-focused amenities, outdoor spaces, and a variety of work settings that support balance and productivity.

03

How does the waterfront location influence the design?

The waterfront location shapes the design through open layouts, organic forms, natural materials, and blue-toned finishes that connect the interior to Tokyo Bay and the surrounding waterfront landscape.

04

How does this improve the workplace experience?

The project improves the workplace experience by creating flexible settings where tenants can work, recharge, and connect throughout the day, supported by diverse amenities and waterfront views.

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Related Expertise

Office Developer Office Developers Strategy Wellness

Leveraging its Tokyo waterfront location, the project reimagines the amenity floor as a destination that supports work, wellbeing, and connection.

The project sought to move beyond conventional office amenities, establishing a new model for workplace experience that balances focus, refreshment, and connection.

Why This Matters

The amenity strategy translates the “Work + Vacation” concept into a diverse workplace ecosystem that blends urban convenience with waterfront openness.

From brief to build: translating the qualities of the waterfront into a workplace experience designed around flexibility, wellbeing, and choice.

By bringing work, rest, and connection into one fluid experience, the project redefines what an office amenity floor can be.

What Changed Because of This