This Is Nikon’s Beautiful, Brand New Corporate Headquarters

Jul 11, 2024

Jeremy Gray

Nikon’s new Global Headquarters / Innovation Center (GHIC) in Nishioi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Nikon has announced that its beautiful new corporate headquarters in Tokyo is complete.

Construction on Nikon’s new global headquarters and innovation center began in July 2022, and employees will officially move to their new home in Nishioi, Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo, on July 29, 2024. The six-floor headquarters has approximately 42,000 square meters (452,084 square feet) of floor space.

Mitsubishi Jisho Design Inc. handled the architecture work, while Hazama Ando Corporation was the general contractor.

A spacious, modern lobby with a high ceiling and large glass windows. The space is well-lit by numerous recessed lights on the ceiling. The floor is covered in polished tiles, and the windows provide a clear view of greenery outside, creating an open, airy atmosphere. — The new Nikon HQ Entrance Hall, which the company says has been inspired by “light.”

Nikon has maintained a corporate presence in Tokyo for over a century and will move from Konan, Minato-Ku, Tokyo.

When Nikon announced its plans to build a new headquarters in Tokyo in November 2021, the company expected construction to begin in summer 2022, complete in spring 2024, and for employees to move house this summer. Nikon and its contractors hit the target.

A modern, wide staircase with wooden steps and white railings leads down to an open area. A large digital screen displaying a pattern of white bubbles on a light background spans the wall in front of the stairs. The space is illuminated with ceiling lights. — A multi-purpose atrium with a large screen

Nikon also had ambitious goals concerning environmental sustainability, which appear to have been met as well. Nikon’s new Global Headquarters / Innovation Center (GHIC) features a solar-shielding exterior façade to reduce the energy required for cooling while promoting natural ventilation and allowing plenty of daylight into the workspace. The building also has a variable air volume system that reacts to its utilization rate.

A modern, open office space with wooden floors and stairs. The ceiling has exposed wooden beams, and large windows provide natural light. Glass railings line the stairs and adjacent walkways, leading up to a central desk area with a minimalist design. — Grand staircase

“The combination of these systems significantly reduces energy usage across the building, which has been certified ZEB Ready. It also received the highest six-star rating on BELS, a system that indicates the energy-saving performance of buildings. In addition to reducing energy usage, GHIC will also create renewable energy with a solar power generation system, making it an environmentally friendly office building,” Nikon explains.

The building has been designed to accommodate a variety of work styles. It features many beautiful design elements, including a grand staircase, a large dining area, and an outdoor terrace. Nikon wants employees at its headquarters to have different workspaces, depending on their preferences and the task at hand, an approach called “activity-based working.”

A modern kitchen with a large island featuring two sinks and minimalist cabinetry. The room has ceiling-mounted light fixtures and a large floor-to-ceiling window with a view of outdoor greenery. The sleek design elements emphasize clean lines and ample natural light. — A pantry with an outdoor terrace

Speaking of tasks, the lab areas for each business unit are consolidated on one floor, and each floor features an ample communal space to encourage communication between individuals and different divisions.

It is also worth noting that the celebrated Nikon Museum, which is temporarily closed, will be moving to the new headquarters and reopening this fall.

Image credits: Nikon