Naoto Fukasawa inserts Issey Miyake store into 132-year-old Kyoto townhouse www.dezeen.com

posted by  banzaitokyo | 6 years, 1 month ago in Art & Culture

Machiya are a type of townhouse that were once common in Kyoto but are now becoming scarce, as owners often shy away from conducting expensive repairs, and instead choose to build contemporary replacements.

Fukasawa sought to create a "tranquil and elegant atmosphere" in his renovation of the property.