Frames Office

contemporary architecture, commercial office building, three-story structure, horizontal emphasis, ribbon windows, white stucco facade, modernist design, cerulean sky, cumulus clouds, reflective glazing, titanium white, cool grey-blue, charcoal accents, natural stone base, deciduous trees, bare branches, evergreen plantings, landscape buffer, metal perimeter fence, geometric precision, minimalist aesthetic, clean lines, horizontal banding, cantilevered elements, flat roof, contemporary commercial, diffused daylight, soft shadows, atmospheric depth, serene mood, professional environment, refined execution, East Asian contemporary, transparent facade, indoor-outdoor connection, workplace architecture, landscaped setback, seasonal transition, late winter, crisp detailing, volumetric composition, layered spatial zones

Frames is an office building located in Osaka, Japan. The facade is defined by overlapping window frames that appear to float above a horizontal eave at ground level. Bright and open work spaces are placed mainly above the second floor. The window shapes and carefully placed trees soften the view from the street, keeping a balance between privacy and openness. The building uses a wooden rigid frame structure with large section laminated timber and metal joints. Structural analysis was carried out to ensure safety in a region with frequent earthquakes and to support low carbon construction.