Space Coordination
Project name A-FIX SYSTEM WASH ROOM 001
A unified look is achieved by matching the surface material of new storage cabinets above the laundry machine and replacement doors of existing cabinets, to the surface material of the main door to the washroom.
Project name A-FIX SYSTEM CLOSET 003
Large drawers that are directly accessible are installed in the closet. A simple idea improves storage capacity and convenience.
Project name A-FIX SYSTEM WALL MIRROR 001
A gorgeous full-length mirror composed of mirrored panels sectioned by wooden molding carved into three-dimensional frames. The piece adds style to the entrance area.
Project name A-FIX SYSTEM REST ROOM 001
A-FIX SYSTEM can bring a flair of personality into a restroom where designs tend to become monotonous. The louvered panel conceals the vent, and the cabinet doors positioned in a checkered pattern hide away storage.
Project name A-FIX SYSTEM WASH ROOM 002
Full custom order of A-FIX SYSTEM broadens solutions infinitely of how to use the space above a front load machine.
Project name CASE 001
The construction of the floor, wall, and ceiling. It is a necessary step to attain an aesthetic that would surpass mere arrangements of coordinated furniture. Residence O encapsulates a whole different world born through the collaboration of meticulously calculated design down to the most finite of details with the panoramic view from the high-rise apartment in Chuo Ward. The project was driven in response to the client’s request for an interior space that would exceed even the design of a foreign luxury hotel.
Project name CASE 002
This apartment building stands near an old castle. Considering the location being in Nawate, the space was designed upon a careful investigation of the local history and culture. Symbols of crossed rope were designed and placed in multiple areas of the custom-made furniture, responding to the client’s wish to value the meaning of “Nawate” which means the crossing of rope; the interlacing of cultures, furthermore alluding to the mingling of people, and the interweaving of people with local regions. This is one example of AREA team’s unique approach to design, leaving symbols in the space, based on careful research and analysis of each client and location.
Project name CASE 009
A simple wooden product is elevated to the look of contemporary art when teak wood grain patterns are horizontally arranged in a flowing pattern creating an academic feel. The repeating roll is made of natural veneer, so in fact, there is no identical pattern. The combination with white stone is breathtaking. Particular engineering effort was put into the bottom rails of the custom-made large sliding doors to enable effortless opening without much force.
Project name CASE 006
The wall storage named Chocolata is a passionate work of art in which each cabinet door front is made with a three-dimensional walnut wood joinery frame that is inlaid with genuine leather at the top surface. The storage unit is a delight to use, opening up to a variety of 2, 4, and 6 compartments. After a decade of use, the leather will acquire beautiful shine and patina. From window sills, swinging doors, sliding-doors to flooring, this project required a full-scale renovation. It is a bespoke space designed for a music professional client.
Project name CASE 036 / assort International Hair Salon Tokyo
A cutting-edge competitive district for beauty salons in Aoyama, Tokyo. Every shop is striving to differentiate itself from another. Their style is the key to stand out. Themes of spacial planning are driven by the philosophy and concept of the brands. The goal of assort was to express “mix of cultures” using a variety of different materials that would blend into any ethnical location.
Project name CASE 033 / NAGISA mental health clinic
The tiled floor gives a sanitary impression. Tiles have been changed from room to room, mixing with pools of natural sunlight and green colors to create a restful atmosphere. This is a waiting room in a clinic. Responding to a specific request from the physician client for a “bright and clean” space, special consideration went into how to filter sunlight. Lattice for the window was etched out into a 3D form, and the shadow pattern was tested over and over. The line forms have been designed to fall in a soft pattern in the afternoon sun.
Project name CASE 005
A renovation project characterized by botanical patterned wallpaper. There are various choices for wall decoration; stone, plaster, wallpaper, and upholstery. Special consideration went into the corner design in the wall storage built up to the ceiling in a vertical grid to prevent unusable space. This is a feminine design with a relaxing workspace.
