more than 24 colors are represented through squares on the the exterior of the bank
image courtesy of hidehiko nagaishi

emmanuelle moureaux architecture + design has completed the new design for the
sugamo shinkin bank niiza branch. the concept was to create a new look to refresh the
current image of the financial institution. for the 43rd branch, the studio not only redesigned
the interior of the bank, but its brand image including the facade, logo graphics, signage
and brochures. the design revolves around squares - both the shape and the idea of the building
being conceived as a public meeting place. the logo on the facade features squares of as many as
24 colors, which continue on into the interior of the space, acting as visual dividers between
the lobby, meeting space, ATM area etc.


image courtesy of hidehiko nagaishi


image courtesy of hidehiko nagaishi


image courtesy of hidehiko nagaishi


image courtesy of hidehiko nagaishi


ATM machine area is identified with purple
image courtesy of hidehiko nagaishi