Daiwa House Osaka Building, Corporate headquarters tower in Umeda, Japan
The Daiwa House Osaka Building is an office tower with 23 above-ground floors and 3 basement levels in the Umeda business district. The structure contains office spaces and shared facilities designed for the daily operations of a major corporation.
Construction of this corporate headquarters began in 1996 and was completed in 1999. The project marked an important expansion phase for Daiwa House Industry in Osaka.
The building reflects Japanese workplace practices through its employee cafeteria, which serves regional Kansai dishes daily to staff members. It shows how major companies in Osaka integrate local ingredients and traditional flavors into their employees' daily routines.
The building sits within walking distance of major train and metro stations, making it easy to reach. Visitors should note that it is a private office complex not typically open for public tours or casual visits.
The building uses an ice thermal storage cooling system combined with gas cogeneration for air conditioning. This combination represents an early example of smart energy management in Japanese office towers.
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