Jingumae Project, Tokyo Japan by Kazushige Masuya innovative residence

Jingumae Project, Tokyo Japan

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The apartment renovation facing Togo Shrine in Harajuku blends natural materials to create a modern East-meets-West design inspired by Taisho-era aesthetics. The L-shaped layout merges two units, with curved walls and ceilings enhancing flow. Materials like chestnut wood, stone, and hand-blown glass emphasize sustainability and craftsmanship. Earthy tones and natural accents create a serene yet elegant atmosphere, offering a new model for urban living that harmonizes nature and modern life.

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Unique Properties

This apartment renovation facing Togo Shrine in Harajuku blends natural materials to create a modern East-meets-West design inspired by Taisho-era aesthetics. The L-shaped layout merges two units, with curved walls and ceilings enhancing flow. Materials like chestnut wood, stone, and hand-blown glass emphasize sustainability and craftsmanship. Earthy tones and natural accents create a serene yet elegant atmosphere, offering a new model for urban living that harmonizes nature and modern life.

Production Technology

The sliding doors are crafted using a technique called sumimaru-gōshi, where the lattice is carved from a single piece of solid wood. Instead of attaching separately rounded pieces, the curves are directly shaped from one block of wood. This method achieves a simple yet elegant and softly refined impression. Similarly, for other wooden elements, the curved (R-shaped) forms are also created by carving from single pieces of solid wood as much as possible, ensuring a sense of cohesion throughout the space.

Design Challenge

Since this project began during the unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic, sourcing materials, furniture, and fixtures took far longer than expected. However, this situation allowed us to secure time for deep discussions with the client about fundamental questions: What truly makes a home livable? What defines comfort? As a result, the project became a kind of antithesis to the prevailing trend of prioritizing economic efficiency, prompting everyone involved to reconsider the essence of their work.

Project Duration

The project started in October 2022 and finished in November 2024.

Research

We were asked to reconsider the standard interior and architectural modules to ensure the client could live comfortably. Through discussions, we carefully reviewed factors such as circulation widths, dimensions at corners, and the overall flow of daily life. As a result, some areas required more generous spatial allowances than usual. However, upon completion, the client expressed great satisfaction, feeling that the space had become a truly unique environment tailored specifically for them.

Inspiration

We created a space that feels in harmony with nature, as if bringing the serene environment and greenery of the shrine into the interior. Specifically, surface treatments were kept to a minimum to highlight the natural textures of the materials. Inspired by traditional Japanese lattice doors and patterns, these design elements are reflected in the parquet flooring and door detailing.

Image Credits

Image #1: Photographer Daiki Morita, ZOOM, 2024 Image #2: Photographer Daiki Morita, ZOOM, 2024 Image #3: Photographer Daiki Morita, ZOOM, 2024 Image #4: Photographer Daiki Morita, ZOOM, 2024 Image #5: Photographer Daiki Morita, ZOOM, 2024

Project Overview

Jingumae Project, Tokyo Japan Residence has been a Bronze winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

Bronze Recognition

Kazushige Masuya was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Jingumae Project, Tokyo Japan Residence.

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Jingumae Project by Kazushige Masuya Wins Bronze at 2025 A' Design Awards for Innovative Urban Residence

Kazushige Masuya's Jingumae Project in Tokyo, a serene apartment renovation blending natural materials and Taisho-era inspiration, has been honored with a Bronze A' Design Award for 2025, recognizing its harmonious integration of nature, craftsmanship, and modern urban living adjacent to Togo Shrine in Harajuku.

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