The project is located in the Japanese city of Nagoya, in the heart of the old cily's grid of "Goban-war', close to the historical castle of Nagoya. The site, an 80 × 90 meters block, is imagined as a mixed-use complex with commercial spaces, offices, co-working spaces, and residential apartments composed of social and medium-high classes. Logically, the ground floor is composed of spaces dedicated to commercial functions, since the block is opened on all four sides toward roads of a busy frequency. The first and second floors offer office and co-working spaces, with clear double-sided transparency. The residential unit is resting on top of the functions mentioned, performing as the main player in the composition. This logic is followed in the formation of the building, although still them being unified as one whole complex. Particular altention was paid to the orientation of the volumes since the goal was to optimize solar exposure and sustainability. The idea of delivering renewable energy was put on focus, making sure the complex is of high energy efficiency.

The construction of the complex is hybrid, composed of reinforced concrete and CLT, which answers to the local traditions of Japan, but also the sustainability issues. Another factor that played a role in approaching the design with two different construction techniques, is also the functions. Since the commercial and office floor are of public behavior, it would mean more transparency and communication in between volumes was proposed. On the other hand, the residential units are treated with a more enclosed and private approach. Three of the four residential blocks are composed of apartments facing double orientation, while the tower, necessilaled by the requirements in the number of unils, is composed of smaller apariments. The 45-degree orientation in relation to the North makes sure that no apartment is left withoul proper sunlight.