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New Community Hub in Nagoya

Eight Design Co., Ltd., a renovation company based in Nagoya and Tokyo, has announced plans to construct a new community hub in the Nakagawa Canal Hirabuchi area. Groundbreaking is set for June 2025, with the facility expected to open in the spring of 2026. This project is part of the Nakagawa Canal Doors development plan, which involves cooperation with various firms including Nagoya Station Development Co., Ltd., Chubu Civil Engineering Co., Ltd., and Maru Architecture.

Vision and Objectives

The Nakagawa Canal has a rich historical background, having supported Nagoya’s industries during the Showa era. However, this area comes with its own set of strengths and challenges. Eight Design believes that this location holds significant potential for the future of Nagoya. By leveraging the area's existing appeal, the company aims to create new value as a renovation specialist. Since its inception, Eight Design has focused on community-oriented urban development through projects involving housing, retail spaces, offices, and commercial facilities.

With this new project, the hope is to foster a 'new cultural landscape of Nagoya' that brings together partners who share a vision of supporting dreams. The aim is to establish a community hub that connects people with each other and with their neighborhood.

Facility Overview

• - Location: Nakagawa-cho, Nagoya City (within the Nagoya Urban Planning Project Sasashima Live 24 District)
• - Accessibility: 20 minutes on foot from Nagoya Station and 7 minutes by car; 8 minutes on foot from Sasashima Live Station
• - Total Floor Area: Approximately 3,479 m² (B & C Districts)
• - Structure: Three-story building under the Nagoya Expressway elevated road
• - Expected Opening: Spring 2026
• - Design Partner: Mosaic Design Co., Ltd.

Main Components

• - 1st Floor: Dining tenants (operated by Balnibarbi Co., Ltd.), designed as a social space for the new Nagoya.
• - 2nd and 3rd Floors: Community hub (managed by Eight Design Co., Ltd.), serving as a base for individuals supporting each other's dreams.

About Eight Design

Founded in 2010, Eight Design Co., Ltd. specializes in renovations encompassing a wide range of achievements, from residential buildings to commercial spaces. The company also operates its unique cafes, such as Hachi Cafe, and community initiatives, like Aluke Asagaya. With its headquarters in Nagoya and Tokyo, Eight Design is currently expanding its network to locations including Tokorozawa, Gifu, and Kumamoto.

About Balnibarbi Co., Ltd.

Established in 1991, Balnibarbi promotes the vision of revitalizing Japan through food, currently operating around 100 locations across the nation, including Japanese and Western restaurants, cafes, and dessert shops. The company excels in creating harmonized spaces that blend with the local environment and is involved in a wide range of activities from planning and producing establishments to developing and operating complex facilities. Balnibarbi is also focused on revitalization projects, aiming to create attractive towns for living and working, and emphasizes tourism, relocation, and dual-lifestyle opportunities, particularly in areas such as the north-west coast of Awaji Island and Izumo City in Shimane Prefecture.

Contact Information

Eight Design Co., Ltd.
3F EIGHT BUILDING, 2-16-5 Tsuruma, Showa Ward, Nagoya 466-0064, Japan
Tel: 052-883-8748
Email: [email protected]
Website: eightdesign.co.jp