wooden japanese house turns into traditional greengrocer store in kiryu
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wooden japanese house turns into traditional greengrocer store in kiryu

the store’s interior was reconfigured into an open plan, preserving the original wooden framework.

akiranegishi edited by christina vergopoulou January 25, 2025 3 min

Negishi Kenchiku Studio converts old Kiryu house into a store

 

Sakugetsu by Negishi Kenchiku Studio aims to preserve the urban landscape by transforming an old, vacant house into a functional commercial space. The project is located in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, a historic regional hub known for its textile industry. Completed in collaboration with urban development companies, the renovation redefines the use of a small, single-story house of less than 60 sqm situated in a densely built area of wooden houses. The existing structure, originally designed as a closed-off and compact residence with aging interiors, was converted into a traditional Japanese townhouse-style greengrocer.

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all images by Hayakawa Records – Shinsuke Hayakawa

 

 

Sakugetsu project Integrates Community and Commerce

 

Negishi Kenchiku Studio’s design team opened up the street-facing side of the building to create an accessible entrance and display area for the store’s products, enhancing its connection to the surrounding neighborhood. The internal layout was reconfigured into a single, spacious room. The design allows visibility into the store from the outside, fostering interaction between the shop owner and customers. A raised floor was incorporated, enabling the owner to oversee both the interior and the street, further integrating the store into its urban context.

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Sakugetsu, a project by Negishi Kenchiku Studio, transforms a vacant house into a functional greengrocer
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a newly opened street-facing facade creates an accessible entrance and display area for products
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the renovation fosters interaction between the greengrocer and its surrounding neighborhood

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the original structure was a single-story house of less than 60 sqm, situated in a dense area of wooden houses
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the project redefines the compact residence into a traditional Japanese townhouse-style store
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the design ensures visibility into the store from the outside, inviting customers to engage with the space
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the store’s interior was reconfigured into a single, spacious room to maximize functionality
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aging interiors were upgraded to meet modern functional and aesthetic requirements
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the compact house was transformed into a vibrant commercial space in less than 60 sqm
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the project integrates traditional Japanese townhouse aesthetics into a modern commercial context
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the project exemplifies the balance between preserving tradition and embracing contemporary design
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by opening the facade, the design overcomes the closed-off nature of the original structure

 

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project info:

 

name: Sakugetsu
architects: Negishi Kenchiku Studio | @negishi_kenchiku_studio

location: Miyamotocho, Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan

 

lead architect: Akira Negishi

cooperation: UNIT KIRYU

photographer: Hayakawa Records – Shinsuke Hayakawa

 

 

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