Otsuka Gofuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store

Tokyo based designer Yusuke Seki have re-designed a traditional Tofu store into a modern Kimono store, Otsuka Gofuten. Located in Kyoto, Japan.

Otsuka Gofuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store - Inspiring Modern Home


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.

Otsuka Gofuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store - Inspiring Modern Home

Otsuka Gofuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store - Inspiring Modern Home

Otsuka Gofuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store - Inspiring Modern Home

Otsuka Gofuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store - Inspiring Modern Home

Otsuka Gofuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store - Inspiring Modern Home

Otsuka Gofuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store - Inspiring Modern Home

Otsuka Gofuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store - Inspiring Modern Home

Otsuka Gofuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store - Inspiring Modern Home

Otsuka Gofuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store - Inspiring Modern Home

Otsuka Gofuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store - Inspiring Modern Home

Otsuka Gofuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store - Inspiring Modern Home

Otsuka Gofuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store - Inspiring Modern Home

Otsuka Gofuten, Evolution of Traditional Kimono Store - Inspiring Modern Home

Design by Yusuke Seki. Photography by Takumi Ota.