Shunsuke Ohe · CLIENT: Shunsuke Ohe
Tsubomiya 3rd is an osteopathic clinic located in the business district of Osaka, Japan. The interior reinterprets the calm atmosphere of a traditional Japanese ryokan in a contemporary way. A restrained palette of white, gray, and black is warmed by timber doors and delicate wooden latticework. Soft indirect lighting, subtle incense, and quiet music support a tranquil mood. Four private treatment rooms are kept dimmer than the entrance and corridors. The space covers 66.5 square meters and aims to ease both physical and mental tension.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- The interior reinterprets the tranquility and elegance of a traditional Japanese luxury ryokan in a contemporary way. A restrained palette of white, gray, and black is enriched by timber doors and delicate wooden latticework, creating warmth and depth. Soft indirect lighting and subdued illumination produce gentle shadows and contrast, evoking the quiet beauty, serenity, and contemplative atmosphere of a refined ryokan.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Project area : 66.5 sqm / Category : osteopathic clinic
- Tags
- osteopathic clinic, wood , Japanese inn , Japanese , lattice , LUSTYdesign , Shunsuke Ohe
- Production Technology
- Ceiling : wall paper / Wall : wood , wall paper / Floor : carpet, pvc tile
- Design Challenge
- Many chiropractic clinics in Japan tend to be functional, sterile, and minimalist spaces. However, this project redefines the clinic not merely as a place to adjust the body, but as a space to heal the mind as well. Designed based on a clear concept, this space possesses such an otherworldly quality that, at first glance, it does not appear to be a clinic, surprising and moving visitors who arrive unaware of its true nature.
- Project Duration
- Project Duration : From June 2025 to July 2025 Project location : Osaka(Japan)
- Operation Flow
- All four treatment rooms are private, with lighting kept lower than in the entrance and corridors. In these dim, tranquil spaces, the subtle scent of incense and traditional Japanese music create an experience that extends beyond treatment alone, offering deep restoration for both body and mind. The design is defined by its ability not only to relieve physical fatigue, but also to gently ease mental tension.
- Research
- It is rare for a chiropractic clinic to embody the atmosphere of a high end Japanese ryokan with such authenticity. Going beyond treatment alone, this clinic offers an experience shaped by Japanese aesthetic sensibility and quiet hospitality. In the heart of the city, it stands as a distinctive healing space that leaves visitors with a deep sense of calm and a lasting impression.
- Inspiration
- Located in Osaka’s business district, this clinic was conceived as a serene, high quality space reminiscent of a traditional Japanese ryokan. Despite its urban setting, stepping inside reveals a tranquil world apart from the city, where soothing music and subtle fragrance envelop visitors. It offers busy professionals a place to unwind while also providing international travelers with a refined and distinctly Japanese spatial experience.
- Image Credits
- Photograph : NANA TAJIMA by ToLoLo studio
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