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'otsuka gofukuten kimono store design' by yusuke seki
image © takumi ota
located at the feet of the yasaka shrine in the gion district of kyoto, japan, the store front renovation
by tokyo-based designer yusuke seki takes a 70 year old building and transforms it to re-introduce
proper kimono shopping culture. the project proposes a three-step price system to allow new customers
to choose the suitable product, and to compare to other pre-existing traditional kimono store prices.
on the second floor, it opens up as a gallery space with an area dedicated for modern art and design
exhibitions. the main design concept integrates aspects from the past and introduces new
hand-crafted components.
the interior layout explores diachronic aspects such as materials, location, architecture and function
to translate and add value through its approach. white tiles from the original tofu store are kept intact -
expressing a characteristic aged effect from the historic edifice interior fabric.

interior
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interior
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interior
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interior
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interior
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interior
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facade
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2nd floor
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facade and yasaka shrine
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original building before renovation

original building before renovation
project information:
art direction & design: yusuke seki
client: wakon
official website: otsuka gofukuten
brand direction: jun nakagawa & yu yamada
location : kyoto, japan
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All shopping should be this refined, relaxed and calm. Imagine!