"Offering Moments of Tranquility to Women Working in the City"

New Eyelash Salon Opening Plan

Our store is located in a quiet area within walking distance from Gotanda Station, nestled in a spot surrounded by buildings, slightly removed from the bustling main street. Designed to create a space where women can genuinely relax, free from the noise of the city.

For the façade, we used "curtains and lighting" and "fabric pendant lights" to subtly emit a calming atmosphere onto the street, naturally attracting passersby with its inviting design. Inside the salon, stepping through the entrance transports customers into a serene space insulated from the noise outside. Soft shapes, materials, and indirect lighting are used to provide an environment where one can relax. We aim to create a place where women working in the city can enjoy beauty treatments while refreshing both mind and body.

■ Overall Design Plan

The salon features three private booths, each separated by curtains, allowing flexible use of personal spaces. The reception and waiting areas are designed with partition walls arranged diagonally, resembling columns, and the facing walls feature linear indirect lighting, creating depth and spaciousness in the space. With notable elements like fabric lighting, curved counters, and wall openings, the design thoughtfully guides the customer's gaze.

Considering future store expansions and construction team logistics, we have ensured consistency in design and quality. To enhance construction efficiency and shorten the construction period, we adopted prefabrication methods. The furniture for the interior reflects the owner's request for a "Nordic" theme, incorporating Nordic design elements. By using birch plywood and dowels, we kept costs in mind while maintaining overall cohesion.

■ Lighting Plan

The lighting plan emphasizes the balance between artificial lighting and natural light, with the theme being "Nordic gentleness" and "transparency."

In the lighting design, the indirect lighting near the ceiling is set at 3500K, the spotlights illuminating the walls at 3000K, and the golden reflective light beneath the counter at 2700K. This creates a gradient from bottom to top, contributing to a clear sense of transparency. The reception and waiting areas use soft indirect lighting to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

As for natural light, overlapping curtains gently diffuse the light, allowing soft, scattered light to reach the back of the salon.

■ Signage Plan

The logo, with the theme of "resting wings," was created in collaboration with Mr. Tsuneki from Replus Design. This graphic represents the salon's concept, visually expressing the brand image of the salon.

Construction Site: / Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa Ward

Main Use: / Eyelash Salon

Completion: / 2024

Design: / Kinji-sha First-Class Architect Office

Construction: / OMI Corporation

Structure/Scale: / Steel structure, 1 floor

Total Floor Area: / 30㎡ (part of the entire building)

Design Period: / January 2024 - March 2024

Construction Period: / April 2024 - May 2024