Our project has been selected for the Nagoya City Lab, a demonstration project aimed at realizing “Nagoya as a Global Testbed City.” Starting from the 2023 fiscal year, demonstrations will be conducted in Nagoya City.
Demonstration Operator:
Spacewasp Inc. (https://spacewasp.net/)
Headquarters: Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture
Demonstration Implementation Field:
Name: SLOW ART CENTER NAGOYA
Main Operator: Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.
Overview: Opened in March 2024 on the site of the former Nagoya City Education Hall, the center serves as a hub for artists, university researchers, and companies/schools, aiming to enhance the vibrancy of the Sakae area.
Solution Used in the Demonstration:
Product/Service Details:
We will convert plant waste (such as pruning waste from street trees, old timber from traditional houses, and flower stems and leaves) into resin.
This resin will be shaped into interior materials and furniture using large 3D printers and board manufacturing machines, providing interior spaces.
Products created can be reshaped multiple times, allowing us to offer sustainable interiors with zero waste.
Demonstration Content:
We will install conceptual furniture, interiors, and construction materials (like flooring) made from plant waste that would otherwise be incinerated throughout the facility, including in the restaurant (see right image).
By creating noteworthy products and spaces, we aim to verify whether there is demand for purchasing sustainable furniture, as well as the impact of these initiatives on attracting visitors to the facility.
Post-Demonstration Business Development:
Based on the effects observed from the installation of our products during the demonstration, we will explore opportunities to expand to facilities managed by Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. (the operator of SLOW ART CENTER NAGOYA), as well as to other real estate developers and public facilities.