Wood In Architecture Issue 1, 2023

FIT-OUTS
1
1 The ceiling can
be flattened to
create a large
public area
2 The office
3 Wooden louvres
in closer view
2
For instance, both the angle of the
wooden ceiling louvres and the
position of the vertical blinds can be
freely adjusted, softly segmenting
the space and allowing each area to
have a different atmosphere. During
events, the ceiling can be flattened
to create a large public area, and by
adjusting the display areas frequently,
the showroom can provide a fresh
experience to customers each time
they visit.
3
To the rear of the showroom is an
office. Because Yamagiwa also sells
office lighting and furniture, this office
sometimes functions as a showroom.
Part of the office ceiling is visible
from the main showroom, allowing
customers to see the office lighting
while also making the showroom feel
larger because the ceiling extends
past its boundaries. The ambient office
lighting is programmed such that the
colour temperature changes according
to the time of day, and is designed
to harmonise with the showroom
lighting for a pleasant overall light
environment. Features such as booths
for video conferencing and counter
tables that flexibly accommodate
shifting staff numbers come together
in an office design that can adapt to
diverse work styles. WIA
60 WOOD IN ARCHITECTURE • ISSUE 1 – 2023