Get to Know Interoffice Design Services (IDS)

Hello! Thank you for visiting the Interoffice Design Services column.

We are Interoffice Corporation, a company that comprehensively handles design, interior construction, and furniture procurement for offices and other spaces. We call these businesses “Interoffice Design Service” (IDS) as a consistent service for office creation, and we are introducing them on this website.

In today’s world of increasingly diverse work styles, the office space is no longer “just a place to work.” It is a place that embodies corporate culture and values, draws out the creativity of employees, fosters communication, and is also an important space that welcomes visitors as the face of the company. In creating such an office, we want to provide office value that goes beyond “just a place for employees to work.”

Our thoughts and unchanging commitment since our founding

Interoffice began importing and selling the Haller system by USM, a Swiss office furniture manufacturer, in 1983. We have been a pioneer in office design for almost 40 years since then, providing superior office environments that are in demand at that time through the sale of overseas design furniture and the design and construction of spaces.

In designing an office, we place importance on finding the “optimal solution” by determining the “essential value of the space” that is not merely “fashionable” or “beautiful.

What is really important to the people who use that office?

What kind of corporate culture does the space want to foster?

What impression do you want to leave on the people who visit the place?

We have approached each project by constantly asking ourselves these questions.

Design is a means of problem solving

We believe that design is more than mere “decoration” or “visual beauty”. We believe that it is a means to discover and solve problems and the ability to create new value in space.

For example, a company wants to renew its office space in conjunction with a corporate rebranding. The company is not only changing the interior, but also considering how to reflect the company’s identity in the space, what layout and office functions are best suited to encourage more creative and productive work styles, how to ease the psychological anxiety of employees associated with office relocation or renewal, and how to improve the quality of life for employees. –How can we alleviate the psychological anxiety of employees that accompanies office relocations and renovations? We believe that our role is to confront these multifaceted issues and propose solutions through the power of design.

In addition, the role of the office itself has changed dramatically with the reform of work styles and the spread of remote work with the Corona disaster. Nowadays, there is even a debate as to whether or not offices are necessary, but we rather believe that the necessity and potential of offices will further expand.

The office is a meeting place for people and information that serves as incidental communication and a showcase for corporate culture. The comfort that a good space brings and the sense of trust and expansion of conversation that comes from face-to-face meetings are aspects that can never be replaced online. That is why we would like to propose a new role for the office of the future in the form of space design.

Design services are one team

Interoffice is home to people with a wide variety of specialties. Interior designers, first-class architects, project managers, furniture production professionals, subscription specialists…. These specialized members team up for design services and take a multifaceted approach to client issues.

As you can see on our website, we are a one-stop shop for the following services

　 Hearing/Consulting
We listen carefully to your thoughts and working style, and together we draw an ideal office image.

　 Project Management
We manage the project from planning to completion, optimally controlling the construction period, budget, and quality.

　 Design and Design
We offer functional and beautiful office design that is in line with the way you work.

　 Interior construction
Based on the design, we provide reliable construction that combines quality and cost.

　 Furniture procurement and production
We select and provide the best furniture from ready-made to custom-made to enhance the quality of your space.

　 After-sales maintenance
We maintain a comfortable office environment with ongoing support and maintenance after delivery.

By working on these processes in an integrated manner, we do not merely draw blueprints and CG perspectives, but take responsibility for the completion and operation of the office space as a real thing. This is our strength and pride.

Space created together with the client

We consider space creation to be a “project that we undertake together with the client. The process of carefully listening to the client’s issues and thoughts and giving shape to them, rather than imposing a one-sided design, is what is important.

At times, opinions can diverge even among clients. For example, it is not uncommon for clients to simultaneously express the desire for an office with a sense of openness and the conflicting desire to create a space where they can concentrate on their tasks. In such cases, we do not unilaterally discard one or the other, but search for a third solution to satisfy both demands. We feel that this is where the ability to solve problems through design lies.

What we want to deliver through our columns

In this column, we would like to share with you what we feel and think about in our daily work, as well as information that can be useful for those who want to build an office in the future.

Specifically:

Latest office design trends and case studies

Tips and know-how for space creation

Behind-the-scenes episodes of the project

Attractiveness of foreign furniture brands

Voices of designers and staff

We plan to deliver content that will be enjoyable not only for those who are considering creating an office, but also for those who are interested in interior design and design, such as the following

Our goal is not to merely “send out information,” but to provide readers with hints and inspiration for creating their own offices. We would be very happy if our columns could help people learn about our own ideas and values, and if they could become an opportunity to ask us for advice on such matters.

A well-designed office space has the power to move people’s hearts.

Of course, easy-to-use flow lines and beautiful design are important, but we also want to work with our clients to create office spaces that make people feel good about being there and want to come back again. We at Interoffice Design Service will continue to pursue office creation with this in mind.