frontofficetokyo is a multi-disciplinary architecture and planning office in Tokyo. Our work is strongly influenced by research on the urban context and ways of living in a highly urbanized world. Our starting point is that the city is the new nature, and in that case new kinds of architecture and urban form are needed. At larger scales we are focused on regional and master planning that incorporates social issues and science, from energy to economics, and population change, in order to develop a more resilient and sustainable future. At the smaller scale we are working on ways to create flexibility in the workspace and in retail design, allowing users to take part in the process of building an office or shop through the lessons of daily experience and need.
The founders of frontoffice are from Canada and the Netherlands and the office has been international from the start. Our interests are similarly broad, incorporating real estate, climate science and green design. Recent Awards include: World Architecture Award 2012 WAN residential award shortlist 2012 World’s Hottest Offices - Wallpaper* Magazine 2008