Article source: TTArchitects

Kawanishi Fam is situated in an industrial estate in close proximity to Kurashiki station. It was originally a warehouse used for roasting coffee, but we renovated it to create an open office space. We used the top floor of the four story warehouse due to the lasting impression of the characteristically shaped ceiling, which takes the same form as the original sloped roofing of the warehouse. This ceiling was the primary motivation for us in deciding to undertake the renovation in its current location.

Image Courtesy © Kei Sugino

• Architects: TTArchitects
• Project: Kawanishi Fam
• Location: Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan
• Photography: Kei Sugino
• Clients: Shintaro Ono / Kurashiki Estate
• General constructors: Kotaro Meguro / Meguro Construction
• Site area: 160.42 sq m
• Building area: 104.41 sq m
• Total floor area: 439.445 sq m
• Structure: steel: 4story
• Principal use: collaborative working space
• Construction period: May,2012

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