schemata architects encourages a sense of discovery within today’s special store
based in kyoto, converted steel racks, stacked pallets and antique furniture has been used throughout this gift store to promote an industrial essence.
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schemata architects encourages a sense of discovery within today’s special store
photography by takumi ota
continuing with the shop’s spatial theme of lightweight and DIY, jo nagasaka / schemata architects have recently completed the third shop of ‘today’s special‘ located at BAL in kyoto, japan. erected as a shop-in-shop, antique furniture, stacked wooden pallets and plastic container boxes have been uses to display the array of products on sale, while underlining the slight industrial essence of the space. the play of different heights, depths and organization of the display elements have created a casual and interesting interior; encouraging customers to circulate freely and fostering a sense of discovery, ‘as if they are playing a treasure hunt’
the store has just been opened
products for sale have been casually displayed around to promote a sense of discovery
wooden pallets and metal frames have been used as the shelving system
the store sells a diverse mixture of items and brands
created like a store within store
wooden pallets stacked up to form the cash register
the store has been organized to encourage customers to roam freely
converted steel racks using wood, furniture composed of wood angles, antique furniture seen throughout
the store is set within a shopping mall
kyoto, japan
project info:
title : today’s special kyoto
architects：jo nagasaka／schemata architects
project team: masami nakata
address：kyotobal 4f 251 yamazaki-cho kawaramachi-sanjo sagaru nakagyo-ku kyoto-city kyoto japan
usage：gift shop
construction：decor co., ltd. (interior) / new constructor’s network co., ltd. (wood angle)
site area : 284.02㎡
structure：steel
completion：08/2015
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