DAIKANYAMA TSUTAYA BOOKS

Outline
A three-story bookstore facing Old Yamate Street in Daikanyama, Tokyo. It sells books, music CDs, movie DVDs, and rental services. It also houses a library and lounge, a cafe, a travel counter, and a convenience store. Openings are provided at the corners of each building so that the interior and exterior spaces are continuous. The exterior walls are GRC panels formed into a T-shape. The selection of the designer was based on a nomination-based proposal process.
Location
  • Tokyo
Journal
Shinkenchiku January 2012 issue
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