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Jingumae Project, Tokyo Japan Дизајн стамбеног ентеријера by Kazushige Masuya

Jingumae Project, Tokyo Japan Дизајн стамбеног ентеријера by Kazushige Masuya is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Бронзана награда A' Design Award in Дизајн ентеријера и изложбених простора Competition Category.


БронзанаЕнтеријер· 2025

Jingumae Project, Tokyo Japan Дизајн стамбеног ентеријера

by Kazushige Masuya

Client: Kazushige Masuya

Бронзана награда A' Design Award Winner in Ентеријер Category

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The Design

About Jingumae Project, Tokyo Japan Дизајн стамбеног ентеријера

Пројекат Jingumae представља реновирање стана у Харајукуу, Токио, окренутог ка светилишту Того. Тлоцрт у облику слова Л спаја две јединице, а закривљени зидови и плафони побољшавају кретање кроз простор. Кестеново дрво, камен и ручно дувано стакло коришћени су уз минималну обраду површина, тако да природне текстуре остају видљиве. Клизна врата и остали закривљени елементи изрезани су из појединачних комада масивног дрвета. Паркет под и детаљи на вратима подсећају на традиционалне јапанске решеткасте шаре. Земљани тонови стварају смирујући и елегантан амбијент за живот у урбаној средини.

The Recognition

About the Бронзана награда A' Design Award

Jingumae Project, Tokyo Japan Дизајн стамбеног ентеријера је добитник Бронзане награде A' Design Award, високо престижног признања које се додељује изванредним дизајнима који се одликују креативношћу, домишљатошћу и оштроумношћу. Добитници Бронзане награде у потпуности су вешти и упечатљиво креативни артефакти који потврђују велико искуство, машту и снаљажљивост својих дизајнера. Очекује се да Jingumae Project, Tokyo Japan Дизајн стамбеног ентеријера буде високо цењен, дивљен и вољен предмет, запажено професионалан и иновативан. Овај дизајн награђен Бронзаном наградом A' Design Award уграђује најбоље праксе у уметности, науци, дизајну и технологији и одличан је по пажњи према детаљима. Jingumae Project, Tokyo Japan Дизајн стамбеног ентеријера сјајно задовољава потребе, дотиче жеље, очарава осећања и привлачи радозналост.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
This apartment renovation facing Togo Shrine in Harajuku blends natural materials to create a modern East-meets-West design inspired by Taisho-era aesthetics. The L-shaped layout merges two units, with curved walls and ceilings enhancing flow. Materials like chestnut wood, stone, and hand-blown glass emphasize sustainability and craftsmanship. Earthy tones and natural accents create a serene yet elegant atmosphere, offering a new model for urban living that harmonizes nature and modern life.
Tags
Residence, apartment, natural materials, granite, solid wood, parquet, door
Production Technology
The sliding doors are crafted using a technique called sumimaru-gōshi, where the lattice is carved from a single piece of solid wood. Instead of attaching separately rounded pieces, the curves are directly shaped from one block of wood. This method achieves a simple yet elegant and softly refined impression.
Similarly, for other wooden elements, the curved (R-shaped) forms are also created by carving from single pieces of solid wood as much as possible, ensuring a sense of cohesion throughout the space.
Design Challenge
Since this project began during the unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic, sourcing materials, furniture, and fixtures took far longer than expected. However, this situation allowed us to secure time for deep discussions with the client about fundamental questions: What truly makes a home livable? What defines comfort? As a result, the project became a kind of antithesis to the prevailing trend of prioritizing economic efficiency, prompting everyone involved to reconsider the essence of their work.
Research
We were asked to reconsider the standard interior and architectural modules to ensure the client could live comfortably. Through discussions, we carefully reviewed factors such as circulation widths, dimensions at corners, and the overall flow of daily life. As a result, some areas required more generous spatial allowances than usual. However, upon completion, the client expressed great satisfaction, feeling that the space had become a truly unique environment tailored specifically for them.
Inspiration
We created a space that feels in harmony with nature, as if bringing the serene environment and greenery of the shrine into the interior. Specifically, surface treatments were kept to a minimum to highlight the natural textures of the materials. Inspired by traditional Japanese lattice doors and patterns, these design elements are reflected in the parquet flooring and door detailing.
Project Duration
The project started in October 2022 and finished in November 2024.
Patents
Copyrights belong to Kazushige Masuya, 2024.
Team Members
Shinichi Itami(life design kabaya co.,ltd)
Senior Designer
Yuki Monden(life design kabaya co.,ltd)
Designer
Taeko Shinchi(life design kabaya co.,ltd)
Designer
Yukihiko Asaka(life design kabaya co.,ltd)
Construction Manager
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Daiki Morita, ZOOM, 2024
Image #2: Photographer Daiki Morita, ZOOM, 2024
Image #3: Photographer Daiki Morita, ZOOM, 2024
Image #4: Photographer Daiki Morita, ZOOM, 2024
Image #5: Photographer Daiki Morita, ZOOM, 2024

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