(left) level 0 floor plan (right) level +1 floor plan

section indicating the construction of the project

‘hair do’ salon at night photos by daici ano

internal spaces are functional, efficient and clearly defined photo by daici ano

the comfortable reception area at ground level photo by daici ano

styling areas run along the perimeter of the volume? photo by daici ano

the upper level of the salon photo by daici ano

photos by daici ano

the design is characterized by its expansive glazed fa?ade which frames the building’s internal acti

the structure is enclosed by a large gabled roof, supported by a lightweight steel frame photo by da

the two-storey salon offers extensive facilities for the local area photo by daici ano

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‘a(chǎn)esop kawaramachi’ viewed from the street photo by takumi ota

(left) stairway connecting the two levels (right) looking down from the upper storey photos by takum

a bathroom situated at the upper level of the design photo by takumi ota

upstairs an open public space promotes interaction and engagement photo by takumi ota

a large counter and a long bench are found in the hospitality area photo by takumi ota

?ya stone flooring is used alongside flexible boards for shelving and display units photo by takumi

the scheme was designed and completed in just four months photo by takumi ota

the pale green fixtures and fittings help evoke a sense of calmness within the store photo by takumi

squid fishing boat lights are hung through the center of the shop photo by takumi ota

an inviting entrance leads towards a customer hospitality area at the rear photo by takumi ota

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Design artwork

Design artwork

Design artwork

Design artwork

graphic icons are CNC milled into the wall surface and backlit with OLED lighting modules image ? ro

multifunctional furniture invites children to engage with the space image ? roland halbe

reception area image ? roland halbe

Corian? is used throughout the interior along the walls as well as in the construction of bespoke fu

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the family room on the mezzanine floor

view looking out the wide band of shutters that line the master bedroom

the master bathroom on the first floor

view of the kitchen

the open-plan living and dining room offers a level of flexibility

the living and dining room connects directly to the pool area outside

view of the pool from the back of the house

a contrast between the two levels is enhanced through the application of different materials

the white volume above offers a strong geometric presence

an outdoor barbecue area is constructed using the same stone applied to the exterior fa?ade

a white, cantilevered box punctures through the ground floor volume

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Design artwork

Design artwork

Design artwork

Design artwork

the current state of construction in west chelsea image courtesy of 551 west 21st street