The Pool Aoyama / Nobuo Araki

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The Pool Aoyama  / Nobuo Araki - Windows, Door, Facade
© Atsushi Fuseya

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The Pool Aoyama is situated near Kotto Street in Minami-Aoyama, on the ground floor of an apartment building constructed in the 1970s.

The Pool Aoyama  / Nobuo Araki - Beam, Windows
© Atsushi Fuseya

Formerly used as an indoor swimming pool, the interior has been renovated to provide a space for a fashion brand to bring their concepts to life.

The Pool Aoyama  / Nobuo Araki - Handrail
© Atsushi Fuseya

On our first visit to the empty pool, we were drawn to the soft light that filled the space, and the charm of the well-worn walls and floor that had come through decades of use.

Accordingly we have retained the beauty and allure of the original interior through a minimal amount of alterations and furniture. In addition to offering increased functionality, the newly designed interior also allows daylight to continue to permeate through the glass ceiling.


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Cite: "The Pool Aoyama / Nobuo Araki" 15 Apr 2014. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/495668/the-pool-aoyama-nobuo-araki> ISSN 0719-8884

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