The owner of the Hairdo Beauty Salon wants you to feel at home inside, and this dictated the design of the Japanese boutique. The extra large premises might have had an overwhelming effect on its visitors, but Ryo Matsui Architects employed a few aesthetic tricks to influence the great open-plan spaces to make them more approachable.
The shopfront was built to take the shape of a two-story dwelling with a simple pitched roof. Clean lines define this form to reinforce the reference. What's more, the entire facade has been treated to curtain wall windows, providing full transparency into the wood-clad interior. Future and current clientele of the Hairdo Beauty Salon will get an honest and welcoming impression from the structure.
What's Driving This Trend
- House-shaped Architecture
- Opportunity for architects and designers to incorporate residential aesthetics into commercial spaces, creating a sense of familiarity and comfort.
- Open-plan Spaces
- The rise of open-plan designs in various industries allows for more collaborative and flexible work environments.
- Transparent Facades
- The use of curtain wall windows offers opportunities for businesses to showcase transparency and honesty, creating trust with customers.
Who This Affects Most
- Retail
- Retailers can adopt house-shaped architecture to create unique and welcoming stores that stand out in crowded markets.
- Hospitality
- Hotels and restaurants can benefit from open-plan spaces to promote a sense of openness and provide flexible spaces for different events and functions.
- Architecture and Design
- Architects and designers can explore the use of transparent facades to create visually appealing structures that promote transparency and honesty.
