wooden japanese house turns into traditional greengrocer store in kiryu

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.

wooden japanese house turns into traditional greengrocer store in kiryu
all images by Hayakawa Records – Shinsuke Hayakawa

 

 

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.

wooden japanese house turns into traditional greengrocer store in kiryu
Sakugetsu, a project by Negishi Kenchiku Studio, transforms a vacant house into a functional greengrocer

wooden japanese house turns into traditional greengrocer store in kiryu
a newly opened street-facing facade creates an accessible entrance and display area for products

wooden japanese house turns into traditional greengrocer store in kiryu
the renovation fosters interaction between the greengrocer and its surrounding neighborhood

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