Click hereNTT Urban Development Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kou Ikeda) is pleased to announce that Urbannet Midosuji Building (2-13 Awajicho 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka) (hereinafter referred to as the "Property"), which was completed in January 2024, has achieved a "WELL Core Gold" ranking in the "WELL Building Standard™ (hereinafter referred to as "WELL Certification" *1).
Photo: Forward Stroke inc.
"WELL Certification" is a global standard certification system that evaluates not only the environmental performance of a building, but also the creation of spaces that enhance the health and wellness of building users.
This property is the first rental building in the Western Japan area *2 to receive the WELL Core certification, and was highly praised for its "creation of comfortable common areas that evoke a sense of nature" and "support for healthy lifestyles for workers."
Additionally, when tenants of this property obtain WELL certification for their own private areas, they will be exempt from certain assessment items and receive discounts on the assessment fees, meaning that obtaining certification for this property will also contribute to increasing the corporate value of the tenants.
Using this property as a pioneering example, we will continue to proactively work towards corporate health management and transformation to well-being work styles.
- WELL certification is an international performance evaluation system that focuses on people's health and wellness and evaluates the indoor environment and services of buildings and city blocks. It is operated by the American public utility company IWBI (International WELL Building Institute). Buildings are evaluated from 10 perspectives: air, water, food, light, exercise, thermal environment, sound, materials, mind, and community, and are ranked into four categories: bronze, silver, gold, and platinum based on the overall score.
In addition, "WELL Core" is a WELL certification that primarily targets common areas of rental buildings (buildings built for the purpose of being rented out and primarily used as offices or stores).
- "Western Japan area" refers to the area west of the Kinki region.
Comment from the WELL certification body IWBI (International WELL Building Institute)
President & CEO, Rachel Hodgdon
"We highly commend NTT Urban Development for its focus on the "social" aspect of ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) and its investment in evidence-based strategies to improve the health, well-being, and productivity of office workers. Achieving WELL Gold certification further highlights their outstanding efforts in these areas, and we are pleased to see them demonstrate this leadership."
Vice President, Asia Pacific, Jack Noonan
As WELL certification continues to expand across the Asia-Pacific region, NTT Urban Development is a key player in supporting this growth. NTT Urban Development 's commitment to health and well-being in office development will deliver great results for both office workers and businesses. Congratulations!
Initiatives for the well-being of building users at this property
<Creating a comfortable common space where you can feel nature>
In the common areas reserved for tenants, workers can communicate with each other while enjoying the fresh air and views, and can also be used for light work, rest, and a change of pace.The building also incorporates an abundance of natural materials and greenery, creating a comfortable space that stimulates the sensibilities and creativity of workers.
① Lounge (11th floor)
The lounge is equipped with a variety of seating and individual booths to support ABW, and has many indoor plants so that employees can enjoy a sense of greenery while they work. Lighting control in sync with biological rhythms and information on well-being provided through a library and app will also raise awareness of health in everyday life and encourage the realization of a healthy lifestyle.
11th floor lounge (tenants only)
Photo: Nacasa & Partners 11th floor terrace (for residents only)
Photo: Forward Stroke inc.② Rooftop terrace (21st floor)
The rooftop features a comfortable terrace with lush greenery, offering a view of Midosuji. The space is gently surrounded by plants, providing a refreshing work environment with a breath of fresh air.
Rooftop terrace (for residents only)
Photo: Nacasa & Partners Rooftop terrace (for residents only)
Photo: Forward Stroke inc.
<Supporting healthy lifestyles for workers>
The property has a shared space for tenants to refresh themselves by taking a nap or exercising, and also implements initiatives to help raise health awareness among workers, such as encouraging them to use the stairs.
① Refreshment space exclusively for residents
The 11th floor lounge will have a nap room suitable for short sleep and a fitness room where workers can easily get in some exercise, helping to refresh workers.
11th floor lounge Nap Room (for residents only) Fitness room in the lounge on the 11th floor (for residents only)
Photo: Forward Stroke inc.② Staircase art
Painted art on the staircases expresses diversity by adding variety to each floor, simultaneously achieving a "WELL of the Mind" that generates positive feelings through new realizations, and a "WELL of the Body" that contributes to health promotion by encouraging people to use the stairs.
1st-2nd floor stairs 11th floor emergency stairs 21st floor emergency stairs Photo: Nacasa & Partners
Project Data
| location | 2-13 Awajicho 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka |
|---|---|
| Site area | 2,770㎡ |
| Gross Floor Area | 42,362㎡ |
| Rental office space | 23,238㎡ |
| Building height | 100m |
| structure | S construction (CFT structure), some SRC/RC construction |
| scale | 21 floors above ground, 2 floors below ground, 1 floor in the penthouse |
| Use | Offices, stores, meeting places, parking lots |
| traffic | 4-minute walk from Yodoyabashi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, 3-minute walk from Honmachi Station |
| business owner | NTT Urban Development Corporation |
| Basic design | NTT Facilities, Inc. |
| Detailed design and construction | Kajima Corporation |
| Construction Start | July 2021 |
| Completion | January 2024 |
| Certifications | ZEB Ready *3 CASBEE Osaka Mirai (S rank) WELL Certification (WELL Core) Gold Rank (obtained November 12, 2024) |
- This certification is given to buildings that meet the criteria for reducing primary energy consumption by 50% or more from the standard primary energy consumption, excluding renewable energy, and this property was certified in the office area.
[Contact Information]
NTT Urban Development Corporation
Public Relations Office
Nittono and Wakamatsu
nttud-pr@ntt-us.com