Gigi-Verde Kobe

Gigi-Verde Kobe
© Takumi Ota

GIGI-VERDE KOBE

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ARCHITECTS
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DESIGNER
Sohei Arao

MANUFACTURERS
Magis, new light pottery

CONSTRUCTION
The

PHOTOGRAPHS
Takumi Ota

AREA
76 m²

YEAR
2017

LOCATION
Chuo ward, Japan

CATEGORY
Store, retail interiors

Gigi-Verde Kobe
© Takumi Ota
Gigi-Verde Kobe
© Takumi Ota

Text description provided by architect.

Flower arranging space. Gigi Verde is an atelier that creates custom flower arrangements for party and event spaces in addition to serving as a retail flower shop. 

Gigi-Verde Kobe
© Takumi Ota
Gigi-Verde Kobe
© Takumi Ota

Flowers are intrinsically beautiful. Flower arranging plays different types of flowers against each other to create dynamic expressions.

One element that changes the expression of Gigi Verde's space is the arch. It becomes a central element, defining the role of others in the space. Movable fixtures allow for flexible layouts. 

Gigi-Verde Kobe
© Takumi Ota
Gigi-Verde Kobe
© Takumi Ota

Adding flowers, plants, and lighting to the arch creates a space reminiscent of a wisteria trellis. The project also represents a novel flower arrangement proposal for an event space.

Structural supports are painted gray to bring out the colors of fresh flowers. Fixtures are made from concrete panels, and we utilized the roughness of the existing concrete floor. 

Gigi-Verde Kobe
© Takumi Ota
Gigi-Verde Kobe
© Takumi Ota

A partition in the back of the store goes up to hip level, limiting visibility of the work space during busy times without concealing the movement of people, creating a vibrant and active space. 

It’s a space that enhances the constantly changing arrangements and expressions of flowers.

Gigi-Verde Kobe
© Takumi Ota


Gigi-Verde Kobe
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