Art Gallery with Curved Walls - NoMaDoS 一級建築士事務所

【Background】

Kawatoku is the only long-established department store located in Morioka, Japan.

This project is the interior design for the basement floor of the Cube II store adjacent to the main store of Kawatoku.Third, it remains committed to presenting artwork creations by the Tohoku artists via a special exhibit known as Cyg art gallery.

The idea is to have curving walls that envelop the path people take, for the depth and environment to gradually unfold and tease views of the content gradually.

Further, as the exchange base that is conducting various linked activities, there is “Morioka Star BASE STATION,” although all lines are located on the same floor; the bulletin board of people and things, Newsletter, various items, and other information are present. Further, there is “Toast Shared Office” where active creators of Morioka City can use for working.

Thus, the curved walls are used so that this space can be affected by the surrounding activities and become a versatile place.

【Hightlight】

Smooth curves increase the expectation of the shy emergence of objects.

In slimline units particular importance to curves and cases made out of various materials.
The curved walls are in unison with the formed environment, useful for the personnel to observe the people and has round doors.

【Project Details】

Primary use: Gallery, Shop

Location: Japan’s Iwate Prefecture Morioka City

Building area: 120.98㎡

Floor: Basement floor

Structure: Reinforced concrete structure

Completion date: Thursday June 28, 2021