KEIJI ASHIZAWA DESIGN

Walking down this street in Harajuku, one of the busiest, trendsetting shopping districts in Tokyo, you will encounter a low rise building in an alley full of greenery. Down the stairs, hearing the sound of gravel on your step, you find a contemporary space filled with a welcoming atmosphere.

On the countertop, made from concrete, robot arms that mimic professional baristas brew coffee with a rich aroma. People sitting on Ishinomaki benches add rhythm to the consistency generated from the shared elements of the steel parts of the custom-made window frame, furniture, and the counter-frame. The large opening invites seasonal breezes and plenty of daylight, whilst the beauty of the wood of the Ishinomaki Laboratory furniture brings an air of the outdoors to the inside space.

Under the client’s concept, the suggestion of technology that adapts to lifestyle and nature adds an organic element to the clean and succinct lines of the space, enabling a comfortable atmosphere that connects technology and people.