The interior design of the Starbucks at Fukuoka, Japan

1. STARBUCKS
FUKUOKA,JAPAN
-ROHITH SAI REDDY
B.ARCH/10038/2015

2. SPECIFICATIONS
Location: Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Design and Supervision: Kengo Kuma & Associates
Structure: wood
Number of Stories: One story on the ground
Site Area: 436.71㎡
Built Area: 212.98㎡
Total Floor Area: 210.03㎡
Height of Ceiling: 1F: 4ｍ
Maximum Height: 5.06m

3. CONCEPT
• Designed as one of the Starbucks
Concept stores, “The project aimed to
make a structure that harmonizes with
such townscape, using a unique system
of weaving thin woods diagonally”
• Kengo Kuma says he did not want the
cafe to appear detached from its setting
and wanted to suggest that Starbucks is
‘nestling in a tree’

4. CONCEPT
• The diagonal weaving method is used in
order to bring in a sense of direction and
fluidity
• Four steps come to one point because of
the diagonal- a complicated joint
• Piling up of small parts from the ground
was highly developed in the traditional
architecture of Japan and China
• The end result is a fluid web that curves
as it ‘moves’ inwards, drawing visitors in
along with it.

5. THE WOODWORK
• This is a type of woodwork known as
kigumi - a traditional Japanese method
used to create the framework for
housing
• Instead of using nails to solidify the
structure, the wood is cut into and
slotted together
• In the Architect Kengo Kuma’s own
words, the theme of this store is the
"fusion of the traditional and the modern
using natural materials"

6. FLOOR PLAN
LEGEND:
1) ENTRANCE
2) SEATING AREA
3) BACK BAR
4) WORK ROOM
5) MANAGERS ROOM
6&7) WC
8) MACHINE ROOM
9) GARDEN
10) ACU

7. MATERIALS
• The criss-crossing lattice work is made
from Cedar wood
• Visible behind or above the lattice work
for the walls and ceiling is the cement-
bonded chipboard that Kuma claims is
one of his favourite materials
• The rest of the space is left relatively bare
with unassuming furniture and a zig-zag
banquette – all in greys, blacks and
untreated OSB (Oriented Strand Board)
• The zigzag bench, the chairs and the
tables, were made of straw and resin

8. LIGHTING
• Daylight is allowed through the ceiling and
it filters through the lattice work to reach
the interiors
• The entrance is completely made of glass
making sure the long interiors have natural
light throughout the day

9. LIGHTING
• As it gets darker outside, the contrast
between the soft lights and the shadows
from the woodwork creates an increasingly
dream-like atmosphere.
• Even the lights near the bar are made of
wood, giving the entire store a soft glow

10. LIGHTING
The difference in lighting between day and night time

11. BIBLIOGRAPHY
• https://matcha-jp.com
• www.modlar.com
• www.dezeen.com
• www.tripadvisor.com
• www.starbucks.co.jp
• www.kkaa.co.jp

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