Symbol＋, 下井草5-16-9-2F, Suginami-ku (2026)

04/02/2026

NEW PROJECT | YAJIMA FULL ORDER KITCHEN SERIES

At first glance, the kitchen takes on the appearance of a console placed within the living room, challenging preconceived notions of what a kitchen should look like. At the same time, continuity between the front kitchen and the back kitchen—through consistent design language, materials, and proportions—allows functionality and aesthetic coherence to be realized across the entire space. The faucet is lowered to the level of the sink, while a movable marble countertop conceals the sink itself, minimizing any visible signs of everyday use. By allowing the front kitchen and back kitchen to respond to one another as a unified design, the project gently distinguishes between the “kitchen to be seen” and the “kitchen to be used.” In doing so, it proposes a new vision of the kitchen—one that dissolves into the living environment while maintaining both functional rigor and spatial beauty.

一見するとキッチンとは思えない、リビングに置かれたコンソールのような佇まいを持つ一方で、バックキッチンの設え、意匠・素材・プロポーションを連続させることで、機能と美しさを空間全体で成立させている。水栓はシンクのレベルまで落とし込み、可動式の大理石天板によってシンクを覆い隠す構成とすることで、生活感を極力排除。フロントキッチンとバックキッチンがひとつのデザインとして呼応し、「見せるキッチン」と「使うキッチン」を緩やかに分けながら、空間に溶け込む新しいキッチンの在り方を提示した。

Client | YAJIMA CO.,LTD
Design | SYMBOLPLUS INC.
Constructor | ISETAN MITSUKOSHI PROPERTY DESIGN LTD
Constructor | YAJIMA CO., LTD
Constructor | Massive inc
Stone Supplier | Matsush*ta Sangyo Co.,Ltdindustry
Photography | SHIMAZU AKIRA

#キッチン

03/02/2026

NEW PROJECT | YAJIMA FULL ORDER KITCHEN SERIES

Under the concept “Freedom for the Kitchen,” the project emerged alongside YAJIMA’s broader brand transformation—from a function-oriented manufacturer to a proposal-driven brand that closely engages with evolving lifestyles. Against this backdrop, the design process began by reconsidering the very nature of the kitchen itself. Moving beyond conventional kitchen archetypes that foreground efficiency and utility, the project aims to create a kitchen with the freedom, presence, and autonomy of fine furniture—an object that participates in the living space as a meaningful architectural element.
Freedom of form.
Freedom of materials.
Freedom of layout.

本プロジェクトでは「キッチンに自由を」をコンセプトに掲げ、同社のライフスタイルに寄り添う提案型メーカーへのブランド再構築を背景に、キッチンのあり方そのものから再考。機能性を前面に押し出す従来のキッチン像から一歩踏み出し、家具のような自由さと存在感を備えた、キッチンを目指した。自由な形状、自由な素材、自由なレイアウト。

Client | YAJIMA CO.,LTD
Design | SYMBOLPLUS INC.
Constructor | ISETAN MITSUKOSHI PROPERTY DESIGN LTD
Constructor | YAJIMA CO., LTD
Constructor | Massive inc
Stone Supplier | Matsush*ta Sangyo Co.,Ltd .industry
Photography | SHIMAZU AKIRA

#キッチン

02/02/2026

NEW PROJECT | YAJIMA FULL ORDER KITCHEN SERIES

The flagship model of the new full-custom kitchen brand launched by YAJIMA, a kitchen manufacturer with a 90-year history. Developed as the flagship model of a newly launched full custom kitchen brand, this project represents the first step in realizing “YAJIMA’s highest-tier label.” YAJIMA is a kitchen manufacturer with a 90-year history, operating its own factory and supporting a wide range of custom kitchen demands through OEM production.

創業90年の歴史を持つキッチンメーカーYAJIMAが新たに立ち上げた、フルオーダーキッチンブランドのフラッグシップモデル。
諏訪湖周辺に自社工場を有し、OEM製造を軸に多様なオーダーキッチンに応えてきた同社が、長年培ってきた技術力とネットワークを結集し、「YAJIMAの最高位レーベル」を具現化するプロジェクトの第一弾として開発された。

Client | YAJIMA CO.,LTD
Design | SYMBOLPLUS INC.
Constructor | ISETAN MITSUKOSHI PROPERTY DESIGN LTD
Constructor | YAJIMA CO., LTD
Constructor | Massive inc
Stone Supplier | Matsush*ta Sangyo Co.,Ltd .industry
Photography | SHIMAZU AKIRA

#キッチン

26/11/2025

We’re incredibly honored that SYMBOLPLUS OFFICE has won "Interiors Project of the Year" and "Workplace Interior (Small)" at the Dezeen Awards 2025!

Selected from over 4,300 entries across 89 countries, this double recognition means so much to our team. The jury praised the project as “authentic yet futuristic” and “a perfect merging of two worlds,” noting how natural materials, layered washi, and flexible partitions create a workplace that respects the past while imagining the future.

Thank you to everyone involved, the craftspeople, and for this remarkable honor.

Special thanks!
.industry

17/10/2025

Shortlisted!
SYMBOLPLUS OFFICE has been selected for the FRAME AWARDS 2025.
Honored to be recognized among inspiring works worldwide.
Thank you to everyone involved!

08/10/2025

Shortlisted!

SYMBOLPLUS OFFICE has been selected as a finalist for the Dezeen Awards 2025 in the Interiors category.

Out of over 4,300 entries from 89 countries, only 68 interior projects were selected.
We’re truly honored to be among them—thank you for this recognition!

Construction |
Lighting |
Plasterer |
Washi Paper |
FFE |
Photo |

10/09/2025

DEZEEN AWARDS 2025

We are thrilled to announce that SYMBOLPLUS OFFICE has been longlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2025.
We are very proud to be among such talented designers!
SYMBOLPLUS OFFICE was selected from over 4,300 entries from 89 countries, and is one of 15 projects nominated for the small workplace interior category.
Massive thanks to our brilliant owner, constructor and suppliers, and for nominating the project.

Photo｜

17/06/2025

NEW PROJECT | SYMBOLPLUS OFFICE

The renovation of this timber office was guided by the values of its owner, architect Akio Hayashi, who requested that only natural materials be used, avoiding synthetic components. Responding to this, we sourced red earth from Ishikawa and applied it in layered plasters that harmonize with
the timber’s warmth, emphasizing texture over finish. Shoji partitions were made from reclaimed “Tosa washi”, originally destined for disposal. As the paper was too thin for architectural use, we layered it to enhance durability and translucency, offering gentle spatial division without
heaviness. These partitions flexibly reconfigure space, concealing shelving and equipment in the meeting room as needed. No visible hinges or metal fittings were used—traditional carpentry details allow movement through friction and joinery alone. We preserved the original structure as
much as possible, designing all interventions to follow its spatial rhythm and proportions. Rather than asserting new forms, we aimed for a quiet dialogue with what existed. Every decision—from proportion to tactility—was shaped by a belief in continuity and place. In this way, the project
does not simply house work but reflects our philosophy: that design should be rooted in context,
humility, and time.

建物オーナーである建築家・林昭男氏の「化学素材ではなく、自然素材を使用すること」という意向を受け、改修はその理念を出発点に始まりました。私たちは、石川県の赤土を用いて左官を行い、木造の構造と調和するよう丁寧に塗り重ねました。障子には廃棄予定だった薄手の土佐和紙を採用。建材としては不向きな薄さだったため、幾層にも重ねて強度と透過性を確保しました。応接室では、この障子が収納や設備を必要に応じて隠し、空間を柔らかく仕切ります。蝶番やレールなどの金物は使わず、木工の摩擦や組みで開閉を実現。既存構造はできる限り保存し、新たに加えた要素も、そのスケールやリズムに即して設計しました。新しい造形で主張するのではなく、既存と対話するように、あくまで控えめに介入しています。構成、素材、触感まで、すべての判断が「場」に根ざし、時間を受け入れる姿勢から導かれました。ここは単なる働く場ではなく、SYMBOLPLUS の「普遍的な価値を追い求める」という思想が反映された空間です。

Interior design |
Construction |
Lighting Planner |
FFE constructor |
Plasterer |
Japanese wallpaper |
Glass Supplier | .csa
Stone Supplier | .industry
Wood Supplier |
Carpet Supplier |
Photography |

#左官 #和紙

16/06/2025

NEW PROJECT | SYMBOLPLUS OFFICE

The renovation of this timber office was guided by the values of its owner, architect Akio Hayashi, who requested that only natural materials be used, avoiding synthetic components. Responding to this, we sourced red earth from Ishikawa and applied it in layered plasters that harmonize with
the timber’s warmth, emphasizing texture over finish. Shoji partitions were made from reclaimed “Tosa washi”, originally destined for disposal. As the paper was too thin for architectural use, we layered it to enhance durability and translucency, offering gentle spatial division without
heaviness. These partitions flexibly reconfigure space, concealing shelving and equipment in the meeting room as needed. No visible hinges or metal fittings were used—traditional carpentry details allow movement through friction and joinery alone. We preserved the original structure as
much as possible, designing all interventions to follow its spatial rhythm and proportions. Rather than asserting new forms, we aimed for a quiet dialogue with what existed. Every decision—from proportion to tactility—was shaped by a belief in continuity and place. In this way, the project
does not simply house work but reflects our philosophy: that design should be rooted in context,
humility, and time.

建物オーナーである建築家・林昭男氏の「化学素材ではなく、自然素材を使用すること」という意向を受け、改修はその理念を出発点に始まりました。私たちは、石川県の赤土を用いて左官を行い、木造の構造と調和するよう丁寧に塗り重ねました。障子には廃棄予定だっ
た薄手の土佐和紙を採用。建材としては不向きな薄さだったため、幾層にも重ねて強度と透過性を確保しました。応接室では、この障子が収納や設備を必要に応じて隠し、空間を柔らかく仕切ります。蝶番やレールなどの金物は使わず、木工の摩擦や組みで開閉を実現。既存構造はできる限り保存し、新たに加えた要素も、そのスケールやリズムに即して設計しました。新しい造形で主張するのではなく、既存と対話するように、あくまで控えめに介入しています。構成、素材、触感まで、すべての判断が「場」に根ざし、時間を受け入れる姿勢から導かれました。ここは単なる働く場ではなく、SYMBOLPLUS の「普遍的な価値を追い求める」という思想が反映された空間です。

Interior design |
Construction |
Lighting Planner |
FFE constructor |
Plasterer |
Japanese wallpaper |
Glass Supplier | .csa
Stone Supplier | .industry
Wood Supplier |
Carpet Supplier |
Photography |

#左官 #和紙

15/06/2025

NEW PROJECT | SYMBOLPLUS OFFICE

SYMBOLPLUS OFFICE is the renovation of our own workspace, located in a timber building in Tokyo owned by architect Akio Hayashi. The project reconsiders the meaning of the office in a
hybrid work era. By rejecting synthetic materials in favor of earth plasters, reclaimed washi paper,
and traditional joinery, the design expresses our commitment to longevity and place-based design.
As designers, we see our work as a search for values that transcend trends—this project is both a
physical and philosophical embodiment of that pursuit.
Client: In-house project by SYMBOLPLUS

SYMBOLPLUS OFFICE が、木造建築を舞台とし、自社オフィスを改修したプロジェクトです。多様な働き方が進む今、私たちは「オフィス」の存在意義を問い直し、化学素材を排除し、土壁や廃棄予定だった和紙、伝統的な木工技術を活かすことで、「場所」に根差した普遍的な価値を追い求めました。私たちの仕事は流行ではなく、本質的な価値を追う行為。このプロジェクトは、その思想を体現した空間です。

Interior design |
Construction |
Lighting Planner |
FFE constructor |
Plasterer |
Japanese wallpaper |
Glass Supplier | .csa
Stone Supplier | .industry
Wood Supplier |
Carpet Supplier |
Photography |

#左官 #和紙

06/06/2025

アシスタントデザイナー募集のお知らせ

SYMBOLPLUSは東京と上海に拠点を持つデザインオフィスです。
弊社は国内外を問わず、ホテル・住宅・商業空間など多様な用途の空間デザインを手がけており、
独自の発想と対話を重ねながら、企画から竣工までを一貫して関わることができる環境です。
共に空間づくりに挑戦し、成長していけるメンバーを募集しています。

【優遇】
・インテリアデザイン業務の実務経験がある方
・ホテル案件進行中につきホテル経験者
・VectorWorksを用いた図面作成（基本・実施図面）
・3Dパース制作スキルをお持ちの方

応募される方は、履歴書とポートフォリオを[email protected]、またはDMにお送りください。

#内装デザイン #採用

04/06/2025

NEW PROJECT | SETOUCHI ART INDUSTRY

For the Setouchi Art and Industry Festival scheduled for 2026, we were responsible for the overall exhibition planning of the monitor tour conducted in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture, in January 2025, as well as the design of the featured work 【Breathing Chair】 for Miyahara Manufacturing.

In the overall exhibition planning, we composed spatial narratives that maximized the expressive potential of art at three different factories, each reflecting its own unique spatial characteristics and context

At PowerX, where the factory’s glass façade posed a challenge of by making artworks visible from outside, we used sheer organza fabric to precisely control
sightlines—ensuring that the visitor’s of encounter with the artwork inside was deliberate intentional and impactful.

2026年に開催される予定の「瀬戸内産業芸術祭」において、2025年1月に岡山県玉野市で行われたモニターツアーの全体展示計画および宮原製作所の展示作品《呼吸する椅子》のデザインを担当。

全体展示計画では、3つの異なる工場におけるアート表現を、各々の空間特性や文脈を読み解きながら最大限引き出すよう構成しました。

パワーエックスの蓄電池工場「パワーベース Power Base」では、ガラス張りの外観によって展示作品が外から見えてしまうという課題に対し、オーガンジー素材で視線を巧みにコントロールし、アートと対峙する「瞬間」を際立たせました。

CREDIT

Manegement | S A I
Design direction |
Artist for Miyahara |
Lighting Collaboration |
Production Collaboration |
Production Collaboration |
Photographer |
Movie | .otaki_

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