The Urban Renaissance Agency (UR) and MUJI HOUSE Co., Ltd., MUJI's living space business division, launched the "MUJI x UR Housing Complex Renovation Project"* in the Kansai region in fiscal year 2012, and expanded nationwide from the Tokyo metropolitan area to Kyushu in fiscal year 2015. By the end of fiscal year 2020, the number of units supplied will reach 1,000. From fiscal year 2021, the collaboration will be expanded to include not only housing complex units but also common areas such as housing complex exteriors, outdoor plazas, and shopping districts. Furthermore, by collaborating to form local communities, the two companies will work to revitalize local living areas centered around housing complexes. (*) For more information on the "MUJI x UR Housing Complex Renovation Project," please see the attached document.


＜Press Conference Overview＞
■Date and Time:
Monday, March 15th, 2021, 16:00-17:00

■Venue:
1. MUJIBASE (UR Hikarigaoka Park Town Yurinoki-dori 33rd Street, 3-33 Akatsuka-shinmachi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo)
2. Zoom webinar format
*Please note that there is a limit to the number of participants at Venue 1. MUJIBASE. If the number of participants exceeds the limit, participation will be via Zoom webinar.

■Attendees:
・Nakajima Masahiro, Chairman of Urban Renaissance Agency
・Matsuzaki Akira, President and CEO of MUJI HOUSE Co., Ltd.
・Moderator: Tasukuri Ikuo, Senior Managing Director of MUJI HOUSE Co., Ltd.

■Content:
Project announcement, discussion among attendees and agreement signing ceremony

■Interview applications:
Please apply using the application form below by 17:00 on Thursday, March 11th.
【1. Those who wish to participate in the presentation venue】
https://forms.gle/1EWmHFUvEBwatvCA6
【2. Those who wish to participate online】
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mt_yitkvRAeOGXr7NMpwcw

Attachment
1. Introduction to the project
Urban Renaissance Agency, which has been pursuing the standard of living in Japan, and MUJI HOUSE Co., Ltd., which handles the living space business of Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd., which operates the MUJI business, and provides homes as "vessels for living" that can be loved and used for a long time, have teamed up to launch the "MUJI x UR Housing Complex Renovation Project" in June 2012 in order to set a new standard for rental property renovation to suit the diverse lifestyles of modern Japan.

This project is based on communication with customers through online columns and other means, and is a renovation project that takes advantage of the positive history of the housing complex while tackling the concept of "not destroying too much, not creating too much," so that many people can continue to live here comfortably for a long time to come.

2 Housing Complexes Covered by the Project
The MUJI x UR Housing Complex Renovation Project, which began accepting applications for three housing complexes in the Kansai region in 2012, has expanded to a total of 52 housing complexes as of 2020. For information on the housing complexes covered, please visit the "MUJI x UR Housing Complex Renovation Project" website.

◆"MUJI x UR Housing Complex Renovation Project" website
UR Urban Development Agency https://www.ur-net.go.jp/chintai/muji/
MUJI House https://www.muji.net/ie/mujiur/

3 About the MUJI x UR Jointly Developed Parts
In this project, parts jointly developed by UR and MUJI are used in the renovated apartments as items that allow you to customize your lifestyle to suit your own style. Of these jointly developed parts, the hemp tatami mats and combined kitchens can be purchased at select MUJI stores, so you can use them for home renovations, DIY projects, and more.

Portable Kitchen
A counter kitchen designed specifically for wall-mounting. As it has no legs, you can use the space underneath freely.


Semi-transparent sliding doors
Semi-transparent sliding doors that do not feel oppressive. They divide the space while allowing light to pass through softly.


Bathroom vanity
A simple bathroom vanity will fit into any space, and by utilizing the space underneath you can create storage ideas as you like.


Hemp Tatami (Sold at MUJI stores)
Tatami made from hemp can be used as a Western-style room by placing furniture inside. It is both soft to the touch and durable.


Combination Kitchen (Sold at MUJI stores)
A kitchen where the kitchen and table are the same height, allowing for flexible combinations.


Lauan Plywood Flooring
Lauan plywood is used as flooring as is. It is a large size of 30 x 180cm and has been finished with UV coating.


Birch Plywood Flooring
This is a hybrid plywood flooring made from birch and cedar. By using birch for the surface and cedar for the plywood base, the warping that is often seen in solid wood is reduced.




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