Otsuka Gofukuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store in Kyoto

Yusuke Seki have designed minimalist traditional kimono store, Otsuka Gofukuten, in Kyoto, Japan.

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Description from Yusuke Seki:
The Interior design consists of 3 types of showcases according to the price range, frame and type of composite of Kimono. The other kimono products are displayed on original designed shelves with knotted feet. The design method explores diachronic aspects such as materials, stories location, architecture and function to translate and add value through design approach.The white tiles are from original Tofu store. The walls in all directions are covered by white tiles Yusuke has curved to add new textures, which give the appearance of new surfaces from the layered inside material. This process makes the accurate grid become more characteristic and organic like a hand drawing.The coloured stones are incorporated under the floor, and original old fashion glasses are fixed into the windows to demonstrate the history of the building.

Otsuka Gofukuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store in Kyoto - Contemporary6

Otsuka Gofukuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store in Kyoto - Contemporary6

Otsuka Gofukuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store in Kyoto - Contemporary6

Otsuka Gofukuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store in Kyoto - Contemporary6

Otsuka Gofukuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store in Kyoto - Contemporary6

Otsuka Gofukuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store in Kyoto - Contemporary6

Otsuka Gofukuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store in Kyoto - Contemporary6

Otsuka Gofukuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store in Kyoto - Contemporary6

Otsuka Gofukuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store in Kyoto - Contemporary6

Otsuka Gofukuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store in Kyoto - Contemporary6

Otsuka Gofukuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store in Kyoto - Contemporary6

Otsuka Gofukuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store in Kyoto - Contemporary6

Otsuka Gofukuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store in Kyoto - Contemporary6


Design: Yusuke Seki
Photo: Takumi Ota

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