Malubishi Architects — a firm based in Okayama and led by Ryuji Kajino — embraced the historic aesthetic of a tiny house and transformed it into a studio shed. The space was designed for a client who creates beautiful accessories using dry flowers. The structure houses both rooms for working and living, as well as a tiny warehouse for storage.
Located on a hillside, the homey studio shed "faces out over a valley toward Japans Seto Inland Sea." This provides the tiny adorable house with a wonderful and immersive view. As the house is 80 years old, Ryuji Kajino and his team focused on introducing contemporary elements without disrupting the core of the traditional dynamic.
Photography: Ryuji Kajino
Multifunctional Studio Sheds
Ryuji Kajino's Malubishi Architects Fuses the Modern and Historic
Trend Themes
1. Historic Aesthetic - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Incorporating modern technology and design into historic architecture to create unique and functional spaces.
2. Studio Sheds - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Developing multifunctional sheds as versatile spaces for work, living, and storage.
3. Dry Flower Accessories - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Exploring innovative techniques and materials to create beautiful accessories using dried flowers.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Adapting traditional architectural styles with modern elements to meet the demands of contemporary lifestyles.
2. Interior Design - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Designing flexible and efficient spaces like studio sheds to optimize productivity and functionality.
3. Floral Industry - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Embracing the trend of dry flower accessories and experimenting with sustainable and eco-friendly manufacturing processes.