Shop architecture
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Project • By Chenin Studio • Shops
microtel
Microtel is an effort to create a flexible build that allows the user to present their different reading from the space. The spatial organization of the project is based on the dual "visible" and "hidden" and the definition of different uses of the space in this dual is looking for an economic solution to reduce expenses and speed up the process of implementation. At the same time, the project tries to minimize its borders with the city (only one glass facade) and inform it’s user free of uproars, advertise and turbulence the urban walls.
The project has a quiet presence on the urban wall and presents itself to the city only with a brief sign that extends from the roof to cover the installation parts.
In this duality, the stor... More
News • News • 27 Aug 2020
Unusual design opportunity found in constraint at Tokyo confectionary tool shop
In Tokyo, the Majimaya confectionary tool shop was founded in 1946. The specialty store is known for wooden molds crafted by Hitoshi Ohgawara, who became famous across Japan for his delightful confectionary molds. In total, the shop offers 3000 different types of molds, leading to a creative display solution.
Credit: Keisuke Miyamoto
The design challenge in this latest renovation by KAMITOPEN Architecture-Design Office was that as an arcade area, the basement and second floor is not effective space for shop use. Seeing opportunity in constraint, the designer suggested setting up the evacuation stairs and protection fences with a display of the 3000 molds, with 3000 tin boxes located nearby. By linking the display with the number... More