'chico' by atelier KUU
images courtesy atelier KUU


osaka-based studio, atelier KUU has designed 'chico',
a hyper minimalist pet store located in shizuoka japan.

centered around an enlarged and simplified dog house -
a motif that is repeated through the space - the design
features thick intersecting planes of exposed concrete
and smooth white surfaces.



 a large house-shaped volume conceals secondary functions such as storage


large frameless windows cut through the exterior walls
and open onto a small green lawn that doubles as a dog
park during business hours. accessed through a miniature
kennel-shaped door, dogs are given free-reign to both the
store and the green space out front while their owners
shop around. 



(left) point of purchase
(right) displays


floating shelves house a curated collection of pet accessories
that relate to the overall aesthetics of the retail outlet.



overall shot of the store



looking into the store from the front lawn



dog park



front facade