Today, a large quantity of light-gauge steel frames generated at demolition sites is still being disposed of. By repurposing these steel frames as materials for the interior design of our office, we have demonstrated that upcycling construction waste can be an effective design approach to mitigate the impact of construction work on the environment around the world.

At the newly completed office of NOSIGNER, we have also launched the joint venture ZENLOOP, a consulting firm specializing in the transition to a circular economy, together with members of the Keio University Graduate School of Media Design with whom we have collaborated on projects in the past. We hope to use our new office as a base to achieve our goal of creating a recycling-oriented society through a two-pronged approach of design and consulting, as well as to promote the transformation of various industries. 

We believe that envisioning waste as a resource and imbuing it with a new form of value is a creative activity in itself and a goal that all designs should strive for. Many challenges remain before we can raise the appeal of making the most of waste to the point where it is recognized as part of an attractive lifestyle. We are committed to doing everything we can to ensure that we are always moving closer to achieving our ultimate goal of creating a sustainable future.