geneto: jidaiya arashiyama

'jidaiya arashiyama' by geneto, arashiyama, kyoto, japan
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contained within a 40 year old traditional japanese structure in arashiyama of kyoto, japan, 'jidaiya arashiyama' is a
historical costume makeover studio by kyoto-based practice geneto. positioned within a patchwork quilt context,
the expression of the renovated and periodically updated exterior was maintained, contributing to the established identity
of the town. the interior has been influenced by the simple joining of two dimensional pieces of fabric to form the iconic kimono,
and becomes individual with its unique pattern. this concept was interpreted to join space and material similar to
the gown's cloth.

the ground level contains a fitting and makeup room which may be separated from the photography studio by drawing
a simple white curtain with a delicate pattern of incised circles. a wooden installation comprised of fragmented angles
and windows serves as a boundary between the makeup application space and studio while doubling as storage and
display area for wigs. views to the street encourage a connection with the existing and unchanging neighborhood while
the interior experience is constantly altered by its dynamic daily activity.



front elevation
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illuminated from the interior at night
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ground level studio from entry with curtains open
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ground level studio with curtains drawn
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view to street from studio
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entry to studio
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ceiling-mounted lighting
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curtain detail
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fitting room
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fitting room
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makeup room
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makeup room
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shelf installation for storage and display
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wooden shelf installation
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shelf installation
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bathroom
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waiting room
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waiting room
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video © geneto



model images



floor plan / level 0



floor plan / level 1



shelf detail



site analysis


project info:


project title: jidaiya arashiyama
construction methods: wooden construction
furniture manufacturer: pivoto (keji tsujii, eichiro shiro)
lighting manufacturer: fujiwara,co.
floor manufacturer: uehara co.,ltd
wall manufacturer: uehara co.,ltd
curtain: fumi hotta
floor area: 47.79m2 (total floor area:94.6m2)
date of completion: 2011 april
designer: geneto (koji yamanaka, yuji yamanaka, asako yamashita)
location: kyoto, japan