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Undulating interiors transform this Nara flower shop into a sculptural showcase

BOOKMARK ARTICLE
Designed by Osaka-based studio Sides Core, the 43-sq-m space merges retail, floral production and consultation areas within a flowing, sculptural interior that draws inspiration from Nara’s basin-and-mountain landscape. - Yosuke Ohtake
Nestled within the historical city of Nara, Japan, Gigi Verde’s newest flower shop features an undulating floor that maintains an open and inviting flow, rising from the entrance to form a small mezzanine level for displaying the store’s inventory. - Yosuke Ohtake
This dynamic topography subtly divides the compact interior into functional zones while setting the stage for staff to seamlessly transition between retail, production and consultations. - Yosuke Ohtake

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Construction Company
THE Ltd.
Lighting Design
Daiko Electric Co. Ltd.
Floor Area
43 sq-m

Designed by Osaka-based studio Sides Core, the 43-sq-m space merges retail, floral production and consultation areas within a flowing, sculptural interior that draws inspiration from Nara’s basin-and-mountain landscape.

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