RED BRICK OFFICE CONSERVATION WORK VIEWING DECK

An exhibition of ongoing conservation work.

The Viewing Deck attached to the former Hokkaido Government Office (Red Brick Office) was a temporary facility, showcasing the preservation works as exhibition contents, which was integrated into community engagement, raising awareness of cultural asset protection. During the Office’s conservation works including seismic reinforcement, the Viewing Deck was open for one year for free, timed for the restoration of the symbolic octagonal tower and left a lasting impact on locals and tourists. Built in 1888, having undergone multiple renovations, the beloved Important Cultural Property, will reopen in 2025 after a five-year restoration.