'fujitsubo beauty parlor' by archivision hirotani studio in tokyo, japan
all images courtesy archivision hirotani studio
japanese practice archivision hirotani studio has completed 'fujitsubo beauty parlor',
a two-storey salon in the omote-sando area of tokyo, japan. referencing the form of
a sea barnacle, the design features three openings in the roof which funnels natural daylight
into the interior space within.
exterior view
extruding on an irregularly-shaped plan, the building stands as a free-standing form with
a strong visual identity of its own. the exterior surface is entirely clad in copper sheets
that will slowly change in tone over time. the street face and entrance are made transparent
through a floor-to-ceiling window that wraps around the eastern corner of the form.
by blurring the junction of the structure, the small entry way gains an extended sense of space.
(left) facade finish
(right) street view
south elevation
(left) east elevation
(right) entrance
finished singularly in a white surface, the interior maximizes on the natural daylight effect
throughout the building. linear slits in the floor plate carry the light to the level below,
maintaining a naturally illuminated space that encourages a sense of continuity.
while the salon lacks conventional windows, the space preserves an airy atmosphere
through the faceted ceiling form which visually pulls up the room in a dynamic and
geometric manner. a new layer of dimension is added through the multitude of angles
projecting at different directions.
interior view of ground floor
staircase
roof opening above the staircase
second level
(left) view of opening
(right) from staircase
tapering roof openings
basement level
site and roof plan
floor plan / level -1
floor plan / level 0
floor plan / level +1
longitudinal section
south elevation
north elevation
(left) east elevation
(right) west elevation
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