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Ujigawa Ohzono Architects has shared photos of a small wood-lined office they designed in Kyoto, Japan, that was once a parking lot.
The owner of the land, who had been running a construction company in the local area for a long time, decided to create a place where dialogue can naturally occur, connecting with the local community in a harmonious way.
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In designing the building, the architects connected the inside and outside of the building from the sidewalk to the ground.
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They created a welcoming entrance with a wood accent wall, bike parking, and a large sliding door that opens to the interior.
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Inside the wood-lined space, there’s a bench along the wall that runs the depth of the interior.
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On the opposite wall, there’s a small area with shelving, cabinets, and a sink.
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Curved wood slats with an opening conceal a small desk area.
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A step with a tile accent connects the space’s entrance to an open area.
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The open area has a communal table, and at the back of the space, there’s an office behind sliding glass doors. Shelving and storage are located along the wall.
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Clever design details can be seen in the space, like a bench that can be removed and used as seating elsewhere.
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Another design element is a pull-out coat closet that uses the hidden space under the stairs.
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The space also includes a bathroom, where the chosen tiles complement the design of the wood slats featured throughout the interior.
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Here’s a look at the layout of the space.
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Photography by amu photograph – Shohei Yoshida | Design: Ujigawa Ohzono Architects | Construction: Hirasan Co., Ltd. Masanori Hirayama
Source: Contemporist