Library 'MATERIUM' to Consider Future Work Environments Through Materials Opens on April 9th at Okamura Garden Court Showroom

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Okamura Corporation (Head Office: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture; President and CEO: Masayuki Nakamura) will open "MATERIUM," a library connecting materials and design to envision the future, on Thursday, April 9, 2026, within the Okamura Garden Court Showroom. "MATERIUM" is a library for creators involved in space and product creation, such as architects, interior designers, construction companies, general contractors, developers, and product designers. It permanently exhibits over 2,000 types of materials (interior and interior design materials) that bring new perspectives to future working environments, selected based on unique criteria centered around "sustainability" and "hidden gems." Visitors can experience textures and colors firsthand while learning about the backgrounds of the materials, gaining hints for creation. It is established as a place for diverse creators to select materials and gather information, as well as a place where people can gather through materials, fostering new ideas and co-creation. As society and working environments change, values surrounding materials are also undergoing significant shifts. In creating spaces and products, the perspective of sustainability has become an essential prerequisite, demanding the ability to correctly understand and select materials based on their environmental impact and recyclability. Furthermore, for companies, offices are becoming not only places to work but also places to provide high-quality working environments for employees, making material selection one of the elements directly linked to employee experience value and well-being. Interest is also growing in the use of local materials, unused resources, and waste materials, creating a need for places where creators can encounter new materials and learn appropriate methods of use. "MATERIUM" is a library for creators involved in space and product creation, featuring materials that bring new perspectives to future working environments, selected based

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