中山道の宿場町としても栄えた守山市に、かつての街道のように街とつながり、開かれた庁舎を設計した。庁舎へアクセスする複数の道と連続しながら、運用中の既存庁舎をかわすようにL型のロビーを配置した。ロビーに沿うように、市民を迎え入れ、活動の場となる大きな庇や広場、カフェ、市民ホール、各窓口が並ぶ。ロビーを歩き回ることで市民活動と行政機能が一体となったウォーカブルな賑わいが生まれるだろう。内部では地元の木材を積極的に使用し、庇やバルコニーをランダムで繊細な木調のルーバーで包み込むことで自然豊かな守山にふさわしいあたたかみのある庁舎を実現した。

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In Moriyama City, which once prospered as a post town along the Nakasendo Highway, we designed a government office building that is open and connected to the city like a former highway.
The L-shaped lobby is placed in continuity with several roads leading to the government office building and is designed to avoid the existing government office building which is still in operation.
Along the lobby there are large eaves, a plaza, café, a civic hall, and various reception desks to welcome citizens and provide a place for public activities.
Walking around the lobby will exhibit a lively atmosphere where civic activities and administrative functions are integrated.
Inside the building local timber is actively used and the eaves and balconies are wrapped with varying delicate wood louvers to create a warm and welcoming government building, fitting to Moriyama’s rich natural environment.