Shapefarm Office

Musashino-city, Tokyo, Japan
Picture © Toshiyuki Yano

Shapefarm is a creative workplace designed for game developers—a collective of artists and engineers from around the world. The architecture reflects the complexity and intensity of game development: a process that demands not only imagination but also deep collaboration, technical precision, and sustained focus.
The spatial composition supports this dynamic by fostering both interaction and introspection. Public zones near the entrance welcome employees into a shared environment that encourages spontaneous exchange. As one moves deeper into the space, the layout transitions gradually into more private and contemplative areas, allowing individuals to retreat, reflect, and recharge.
The design embraces fluidity—there are no dead ends, physically or creatively. Every corner of the studio is conceived to accept diverse ways of working, thinking, and being. This openness cultivates psychological safety, empowering individuals to share ideas and express identity without constraint.
Lighting plays a critical role in shaping the atmosphere. Tunable fixtures adjust color temperature throughout the day to mimic natural light rhythms, enhancing comfort and focus. Outside of core working hours, the system allows for expressive lighting—shifting to hues like blue or red to signal transitions in mood or activity.
Ultimately, Shapefarm is not just a workplace—it is a spatial framework for creative expansion. It is a place where boundaries dissolve, and ideas are free to evolve.

Photo © Toshiyuki Yano
Photo © Toshiyuki Yano
Photo © Toshiyuki Yano
Photo © Toshiyuki Yano
Photo © Toshiyuki Yano
Photo © Toshiyuki Yano
Photo © Toshiyuki Yano
Photo © Toshiyuki Yano
Photo © Toshiyuki Yano
Architects
Rina Chinen / MARU.CHI
Year
2023

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