schemata architecture office: aesop ginza

'aesop ginza' by schemata architecture office, ginza, chuoku, tokyo, japan
all images courtesy of schemata architecture office
image © alessio guarino


a quaint storefront in ginza, japan has been transformed into 'aesop ginza', a beauty retail shop by japanese
practice schemata architecture office. the original masonry facade and stairway for the upper level tenants
was retained and carried into the interior of the 38 square meter space, integrating the material into the
product display shelves. the focal elements within the space, dark tinted bottles wrapped with white labels,
are aligned on the shelving to parallel the mortar joints and brick rows, bringing attention to their presence
amidst the rustic color palette.

a series of irregularly sized brick platforms and horizontal wooden boards lead customers into the depths of
the space while accenting the consistent wall and flooring surfaces. a counter is formed with an elongated
rectangular volume formed with the same material while a copper sink and faucet compliment the warm hues
of the wood.



main entrance
image © alessio guarino



(left) brick and wood display
(right) entrance to interior
images © alessio guarino



wine displays
image © alessio guarino



brick counter
image © alessio guarino



copper sink and faucet
image © alessio guarino



original facade
image courtesy of schemata architectural office



floor plan / level 0



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