wooden japanese house turns into traditional greengrocer store in kiryu
Negishi Kenchiku Studio converts old Kiryu house into a store
Sakugetsu by Negishi Kenchiku Studio aims to preserve the urban landscape by transforming an old, vacant house into a functional commercial space. The project is located in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, a historic regional hub known for its textile industry. Completed in collaboration with urban development companies, the renovation redefines the use of a small, single-story house of less than 60 sqm situated in a densely built area of wooden houses. The existing structure, originally designed as a closed-off and compact residence with aging interiors, was converted into a traditional Japanese townhouse-style greengrocer.
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Sakugetsu project Integrates Community and Commerce
Negishi Kenchiku Studio’s design team opened up the street-facing side of the building to create an accessible entrance and display area for the store’s products, enhancing its connection to the surrounding neighborhood. The internal layout was reconfigured into a single, spacious room. The design allows visibility into the store from the outside, fostering interaction between the shop owner and customers. A raised floor was incorporated, enabling the owner to oversee both the interior and the street, further integrating the store into its urban context.
Sakugetsu, a project by Negishi Kenchiku Studio, transforms a vacant house into a functional greengrocer
a newly opened street-facing facade creates an accessible entrance and display area for products
the renovation fosters interaction between the greengrocer and its surrounding neighborhood