2026/03/18

Improve the work environment through renovation.

Raised Access Floor

A market report has been released stating that vacancy rates in large buildings in Tokyo's five major wards (Chiyoda, Chuo, Minato, Shinjuku, and Shibuya) have fallen to around 1%, and a corresponding increase in rents has also been confirmed. (As of February 2026)
I've heard that large-scale buildings in the city center are fully occupied before they're even completed, and that vacancies in existing buildings are quickly filled by expanding the space within those buildings.
Given the current situation where office relocation is becoming increasingly difficult, this time we will introduce renovations that enhance the appeal of your office.

The trend of returning to the office after the COVID-19 pandemic.

While working from home and telecommuting have become commonplace after the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of face-to-face communication has also been re-emphasized, and it is believed that there is a growing need for offices that make people want to come to work.
Many companies are considering relocating to a new office with a desirable location and excellent facilities to improve employee motivation, prevent turnover, and secure talent.
However, as mentioned earlier, the current low vacancy rate means that the hurdles to relocation have increased.

Office renovation as an option

If the reason for considering relocation is an increase in personnel, it will naturally be difficult to accommodate this unless the physical floor space is increased.
On the other hand, if the goal is to enhance the attractiveness of the office, then office renovation can be considered one option.
For large-scale facility renovation projects, temporary office space will be required during the construction period, but depending on the scope of work, it may be possible to upgrade your office with weekend construction.

What can be done in the existing office?

Assuming that office functions will not be interrupted, the attractiveness of the office can be improved in the following areas:

- Review of lighting (e.g., switching to LED lighting, updating to dimmable lighting)
・Introducing houseplants
- Installation of water dispensers and coffee machines
- Implement a free-address system (software environment setup is essential).
- Installation of web conferencing booths and soundproof private rooms
- Partial design changes to floors and walls
• Renewal of office equipment

Is it possible to have a raised access floor installed over the weekend?

last columnSo, we've discussed the impact of raised access flooring on employee satisfaction, but did you know that raised access flooring can be installed with weekend construction?
While we are a manufacturer of raised access flooring, we can also handle related tasks such as furniture relocation and wiring work, providing a comprehensive service that includes not only the installation of the raised access flooring but also all related work.
By carrying out the installation, replacement, and repair of raised access flooring during weekend construction work, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of complaints related to office flooring.

Example schedule (Construction area 100m²)²(Assuming a certain degree)

Other things you can do on the weekend

We have a proven track record in the following types of construction projects, so please feel free to contact us if you are considering office renovations.