项目名称： GIGI VERDE 奈良店

地点： 奈良市，日本

设计团队： SIDES CORE

项目面积： 43 m²

竣工时间： 2024年9月1日

摄影： Yosuke Ohtake

设计特色：

项目 – 设计工作室SIDES CORE为GIGI VERDE奈良店打造了一个创新的室内空间，在仅43平方米的空间内巧妙地整合了零售、工作室和咨询区域。

设计的核心是一个从入口到柜台再到夹层的连续上升地面，创造出呼应奈良山地景观的地形效果。这个雕塑般的元素采用泥土色调的抹灰处理，既服务于多种功能，又为展示的鲜花提供了一个能突显其色彩的中性背景。

"在如此有限的空间内创造不同的区域而又不设置硬性边界是一个挑战，"设计师解释道。解决方案体现在微妙的高度变化上，自然地划分了不同区域。通过一条柔和弧形的路径可到达夹层，那里设有适合婚礼客户洽谈的宁静空间，而下层则是一个宽敞的工作区，可容纳多位花艺师同时工作。

商店的创新储物解决方案巧妙地融入建筑元素中——近1米高的柜台下方和架高地板形成的空腔空间都被充分利用。这种智能的空间利用确保了这个紧凑的室内空间即使在繁忙的花店运营中也能保持整洁。

SIDES CORE在照明设计上展现了对氛围细节的关注。空间后部精心布置的吊灯引导访客的视线穿过整个室内，增强了空间的深度和高度感。采用有机曲线的阶梯式展示系统不仅可以灵活展示不同数量的库存，还让路人能够观察到花艺师的工作过程，将零售空间转变为一个透明的工作室。

这个项目展示了如何通过精致设计将空间限制转化为创新挑战，创造出一个能够提升顾客体验和运营效率的个性化环境。

团队 – SIDES CORE成立于2005年，由荒尾宗平和荒尾澄子共同创立，已发展成为日本最具创新性的多学科设计工作室之一，总部位于大阪西区充满活力的京町堀。工作室的名称反映了他们对空间设计的理念——从多个角度和视角探索空间的核心本质。

该事务所因其在建筑和室内设计领域的整体性方法而获得国际认可，特别是在零售和住宅领域。他们的作品展现出独特的极简主义美学，将日本空间概念与当代设计原则无缝融合。SIDES CORE的专业领域涵盖多种类型，从精心打造的美发沙龙和餐厅到定制化住宅项目。

在荒尾宗平的领导下，工作室已扩展到产品设计领域，与欧洲著名制造商展开合作。其中最著名的是2013年为西班牙品牌Punt Mobles设计的"Bevel"凳子系列。其对空间创新的努力在其近期项目中得到充分体现，他们始终展现出在形态、光线和材料运用方面的卓越掌控力，创造出富有氛围感的环境。他们的作品在国际上广受关注，包括在2022年瓦伦西亚世界设计之都和多次米兰家具展上展出，加强了他们在全球设计界的地位。

Project Name: GIGI VERDE Nara

Location: Nara City, Japan

Design Team: SIDES CORE

Area: 43 m²

Completion: September 1, 2024

Photography: Yosuke Ohtake

Lighting Design: DAIKO Electric Co., Ltd.

Construction: THE Ltd.

Design Period: May 7, 2024 - June 27, 2024

Construction Period: July 15, 2024 - August 6, 2024

Feature：

Project - In a masterful demonstration of spatial efficiency, Japanese design studio SIDES CORE, led by Sohei Arao, has created an innovative interior for GIGI VERDE Nara, a flower shop that seamlessly integrates retail, workshop, and consultation spaces within a modest 43-square-meter footprint.

The design's centerpiece is a continuously rising floor plane that transforms from entrance to counter to mezzanine, creating a topographical intervention that echoes the mountainous landscape of Nara. This sculptural element, finished in earthy plaster tones, serves multiple functions while providing a neutral backdrop that amplifies the vivid colors of the flowers on display.

"The challenge was to create distinct zones without rigid boundaries in such a limited space," explains Arao. The solution manifests in subtle level changes that create natural transitions between areas. The elevated mezzanine, reached by a gently curved path, houses a tranquil consultation area for bridal clients, while the lower level accommodates a spacious workshop where multiple florists can work simultaneously.

The shop's innovative storage solutions are integrated within the architectural elements – beneath the 950mm-high counter and within the void spaces created by the elevated floor sections. This intelligent use of space ensures the compact interior remains uncluttered despite the demands of a working flower shop.

SIDES CORE's attention to atmospheric detail is evident in the lighting design, developed in collaboration with DAIKO Electric. A carefully positioned pendant light at the rear of the space draws visitors' gaze through the interior, enhancing the perception of depth and height. The stepped display system, featuring organic curves, not only serves as a flexible showcase for varying inventory but also allows passersby to observe florists at work, transforming the retail space into a transparent atelier.

This project exemplifies how thoughtful architectural intervention can transform spatial constraints into opportunities for innovation, creating a harmonious environment that enhances both the customer experience and operational efficiency.

Design Team - Founded in 2005 by Sohei and Sumiko Arao, SIDES CORE has established itself as one of Japan's most innovative multidisciplinary design studios, operating from their base in Osaka's vibrant Nishiku district. The firm's name reflects their philosophical approach to spatial design - exploring the core essence of spaces from multiple sides and perspectives.

The practice has gained international recognition for their holistic approach to architecture and interior design, particularly in the retail and residential sectors. Their portfolio showcases a distinctive minimalist aesthetic that seamlessly integrates Japanese spatial concepts with contemporary design principles. SIDES CORE's expertise spans across various typologies, from meticulously crafted hair salons and restaurants to bespoke residential projects.

Under the leadership of Sohei Arao, the studio has expanded into product design, collaborating with prestigious European manufacturers. Notable among these is their "Bevel" stool collection for Spanish brand Punt Mobles in 2013. Their work has garnered numerous accolades, including recognition from Dezeen Awards, ArchDaily Building of the Year nominations, and an American Architecture Prize Bronze Award in 2016.

The practice's commitment to spatial innovation is evident in their recent projects, where they consistently demonstrate mastery in manipulating form, light, and material to create atmospherically rich environments. Their work has been exhibited internationally, including at the World Design Capital Valencia 2022 and multiple appearances at Salone del Mobile Milano, cementing their position in the global design community.