Nico Douga (Harajyuku)’, the most popular video share site in Japan. The design targets for this space are to manage multiple functions and create a “characteristic body experience”. “Deformed grid”, “Scale extension”, “Reflection images” are the three factors that create the spatial experience.

Operations

“Deformed grid” is designed by the integration of the ordinal grid and various required condition and activities, The ordinal grid is for the existing structure/facilities. Various required condition and activities are prospective lighting, circulation and display.

“Scale extension” is created by the furniture. Abstract origami form in three different sizes make the reality of human scale disappear.

“Reflection images” integrates real and virtual perspectives through the use of mirrors in niches and on furniture faces.

Result

Ordinal * Various / Abstract form * Different sizes / Real*Virtual perspectives. These opposing elements coexist in this space and create a “characteristic body experience” - melding real and virtual perception. An experience that might be like ALICE in Wonderland.