mosaic tiles + glass partitions decorate this residence turned flower shop in tokyo

from residence to an exotic flower shop

tokyo-based studio KIAS renovated an existing residence into a lush flower shop. ‘sorcery dressing ephemeral’ in daikanyama, tokyo is located near shibuya at the leisurely neighborhood surrounded by café, restaurants, and high brand fashion stores. the existing two-story concrete building was originally used as a residence and is now transformed into a flower shop for a florist known for arranging exotic flowers. the water fountain finished with green mosaic tiles sits adjacent to the entrance serving freshwater for vases of various sizes every day.

mosaic tile water fountain

all images by norihito yamauchi

the space reflects the experimental spirit of the florist

KIAS sought to reflect the experimental spirit of the florist by applying materials in their distinctive features such as transparency of glass partition, blackened stainless steel working counter, raw steel sliding door, dark cedar flooring, and hand-blown glass pendant light. natural daylight pierces the space bringing light to the plants and flowers and reflecting their colors on the light grey wall and ceilings. in the staircase of the atrium where natural light falls, ivy plants rise up and connect the view to the upper floor space. the interior design is carefully constructed by selecting only natural materials so that beautiful exotic flowers can shine in various colors.

black stainless steel counter and pendant light at the staircase

florist’s lab

entrance area
working counter at the staircase

working counter at the staircase

upper floor

exterior view

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window display

black stainless steel counter at the staircase

working counter at the staircase

working counter at the staircase

project info:

name: sorcery dressing ephemeral
designer: KIAS (kentaro ishida architects studio)

location: daikanyama, tokyo 

area: 125 sqm 

team: kentaro ishida, miyuki kakizawa, takuji murakami

photography:  norihito yamauchi