coil kazuteru matumura architects renovates satoduto shop in japan

coil kazuteru matumura architects renovates satoduto shop in japan
all images courtesy of yoshiro masuda, taryo etou

‘satoduto’ is a café, local market, art gallery, and gathering place. located in nose-cho, a small town roughly an hour north of osaka, japan, the renovation project was completed by coil kazuteru matumura architects. the name itself describes the essence of the design; ‘sato’ meaning countryside and ‘duto’ meaning both wrapped/souvenir. combined, in loosely translated english, it can be understood as souvenirs in the countryside.

entrance 

inside, the space is arranged flexibly to allow for multiple functions such as galleries, retail shops, café overflow seating, and workshops. the kitchen rests in its own little cabin-like form, and helps visually separate the otherwise expansive space. four gardens and a field surround the structure, so the plan encourages maximum enjoyment during all four seasons. in the colder months, guests and customers can gaze outside while remaining cozy by the wood fireplace. during the summer months, windows can be open, and people can head outside to the adjoined open-terrace.

merchandise and fireplace 

builders salvaged cupboards and storage boxes from the original, most at least a century old, and they give the updated structure a renewed sense of value and heritage. the local community was involved by providing such things as counter tops, stained-glass pieces, mirrors, picture frames, and other amenities like ceramic wares and paintings. aside great local food and coffee, ‘satoduto’ offers many experiences that connect locals and foreigners alike to the everyday peculiarities of life in nose-cho. 

market area and kitchen window 

event and exhibition room 

the small form visually separates the space 

kitchen 

seating and terrace entrance 

café space 

window bar 

traditionally brewed coffee and tea 

bathroom counter and sink 

project info:

project name: satoduto
location: toyonogun nosecho, osaka, japan
architect: coil kazuteru matumura architects
construction: total co., ltd.
site area: 459.58m²
built area: 96.65m²
total floor area: 171.30m²
photography: yoshiro masuda, taryo etou

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edited by: nick brink | designboom