Yasukawa Hair Salon

Yasukawa Hair Salon 

Koyori

Yasukawa Hair Salon
© Junichi Usui

ARCHITECTS
Koyori

MANUFACTURERS
Modulex, Beautygarage

CONSTRUCTION
Maruchu Archibuild

LIGHTING PLAN
Modulex

FURNITURE
Akitomo Furniture Workshop

EXTERIOR
Fukei(Keisuke Sato)

PHOTOGRAPHS
Junichi Usui

AREA
35 M²

YEAR
2024

LOCATION
City Of Kyoto, Japan

CATEGORY
Wellbeing

Yasukawa Hair Salon
© Junichi Usui

Text description provided by architect.

This salon has been designed as a space that maximizes the history of the region and the charm of the building, offering visitors a truly special experience.

By using traditional earthen flooring as the main feature and applying a modern composition to the existing structure, we have created a space where the warmth of natural materials harmonizes with a sense of tranquility.

Yasukawa Hair Salon
© Junichi Usui
Yasukawa Hair Salon
© Junichi Usui

The original building structure has been integrated as part of the design, with intentionally high ceilings and oversized fittings, creating a vertically expansive and open space.

Natural light softly illuminates the interior, and the interplay of light and shadow throughout the day offers visitors a constantly evolving expression of the space.

Yasukawa Hair Salon
© Junichi Usui
Yasukawa Hair Salon
© Junichi Usui

By exposing the existing structural framework and finishing all other surfaces with white earthen plaster.

We have simplified the elements of the space, eliminating unnecessary distractions to create a comfortable environment where visitors can feel at ease.

Yasukawa Hair Salon
© Junichi Usui
Yasukawa Hair Salon
© Junichi Usui

This simple yet serene design not only ensures functionality as a workspace but also provides a sense of calm and relaxation to all who enter.

As a space deeply rooted in the community, this salon inherits the charm of a building cherished for generations while introducing new value and a sense of healing.

Yasukawa Hair Salon
© Junichi Usui
Yasukawa Hair Salon
© Junichi Usui
Yasukawa Hair Salon
© Junichi Usui

By respecting tradition while incorporating contemporary sensibilities, we aim to create a space that transcends time and generations, leaving a lasting impression on all who visit.

Yasukawa Hair Salon
© Junichi Usui
Yasukawa Hair Salon
© Junichi Usui
Yasukawa Hair Salon
© Junichi Usui


Yasukawa Hair Salon
Floor Plan