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TAZU
A renovation project for a tenant space located beneath the railway tracks between JR Tsuruhashi Station and Tamatsukuri Station in Osaka.
To the south of the surrounding residential neighborhood lies an arcade street that has uniquely developed into a symbolic presence within the area, where markets, retail shops, and restaurants stand densely side by side.
The district is characterized not only by the chaotic atmosphere of commerce, but also by the coexistence of diverse cultures and religions.
The project began with the client’s desire to create a place where people working through the night at the nearby markets and security companies could gather after work, enjoy a drink, and unwind together.
The space was planned as a ❝shokudo❞ (Japanese diner) in order to naturally resonate with the atmosphere of the morning hours.
The existing interior and exterior finishes, partially clad in brick, evoked traces of a past era in which the area flourished through the active incorporation of foreign cultures. This cultural background was reinterpreted through a contemporary lens.
Focusing on elements long rooted in the locality, the design seeks to update and reinterpret the character of the area. The visual disorder found in the nearby markets and warehouses to the south was carefully
broken down into individual elements and translated into the design.
Through the selection of materials, the arrangement of furniture, and the exposed treatment of equipment and wiring, a layered sense of chaos was intentionally created, resulting in a stateless space that avoids
adherence to any singular style while remaining deeply connected to its context.
At the entrance, shelves made of electro-galvanized steel, finished in the same specification as lightweight steel framing materials, display pots and liquor bottles, creating an immediate impression of visual density and informality for arriving guests. The shelving is designed as an open structure that allows sightlines to pass through, adding depth and visual continuity to the interior beyond.
A large communal table is positioned at the center of the space with the intention of recreating the lively atmosphere of people sitting shoulder to shoulder and sharing meals together.
The project aims to become a place loved by the local community while bringing renewed energy not only to the restaurant itself, but also to the surrounding neighborhood as a whole.
大阪・JR鶴橋駅と玉造駅の中間地点、高架下にあるテナントの改修計画。
店舗周辺に広がる住宅街の南側には、独自の発展を遂げた地域の象徴となるアーケード街があり、市場や物販・飲食店が高密度で立ち並んでいる。
商業の印象が強い雑多な街であるとともに様々な文化や宗教が混在している土地でもある。
この計画は、周辺の市場や警備会社などで朝まで働く人々が、仕事終わりに集いお酒が飲める、彼らの憩いの場をつくりたいという施主の起案から始まった。
朝という時間帯にも馴染むよう「食堂」という業態でプランを進めた。
煉瓦が施されている既存の内外装などから、過去に国外の文化を多く取り入れ著しく栄えた歴史の名残のようなものを感じ、その文化背景を現代的に捉え直した。
その土地に昔から根ざしているものに着目しアップデートすることを考え、南側に位置する市場や、倉庫などに見られる雑多性を要素分解し、デザインに取り入れた。
各所の素材や、家具の配置、設備や配線の見せ方で雑多性をつくりながら、様式に偏りがない、土地との関係性を加味した無国籍な空間に構築している。
店内エントランスには、軽鉄などと同仕様であるスチール製電気亜鉛メッキ仕上げの棚に鍋や酒瓶が並べられ、迎え入れる人々に雑多性を感じさせる。
また、棚は視線が抜けるオープンな仕様としており、そこから見られる店内に奥行きを付与した。
店内中央にはビックテーブルを配置し、人々が隣りあって座り、ご飯を食べる、活気のある風景を再現する意図もある。地域の人々に愛され、地域を活気づける店舗になることを願う。
Type : Restaurant
Location : Osaka, Japan
Year : 2023
Area : 46.4㎡
Client : TAZU
Constructor : Cloud
Graphic design : paragram
Photo : Yuma Tanaka
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