ROOVICE brings transparent bagel shop to small coastal city in japan

ROOVICE brings transparent bagel shop to small coastal city in japan

architecture in japan: yokohama-based architects ROOVICE have renovated a former fishing supplies warehouse into a bagel shop for the small coastal city of miura. with only a population of 1300, the architecture project was initiated due to the local’s concern for the declining population and people visiting the city.

ROOVICE clads the bagel store in transparent paneling

aiming to attract people from elsewhere with a unique delicacy only available from miura, the architects transformed the space into bakery café where locals can sell bagels baked from locally grown wheat and ingredients. for the construction, the memorable design introduces a sense of brightness and clarity into the existing rural fabric. the original envelope was replaced with transparent polycarbonate panels – allowing the interiors of the shop to be visible from the outside. the original exposed timber frame complement the white and simple furnishings which aims to bring the surroundings into the interior. 

the interiors are simple: mixing timber, white tiles and concrete flooring

the bagels sold are baked from locally produced ingredients

a white tiled counter is the focus of the bagel store

the transparent façade allows people to see the interior

the residents hope that the bagel store will attract visitors to visit

prior to being a bagel store, the shop sold fishing supplies

the bagel shop hopes to revitilize the community

at night, the glow from within is seen through the polycarbonate envelope

miyagawa bagel store, japan

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