"A salon where you can experience a deeper, intrinsic beauty beyond the surface."

This project involves the expansion of an existing eyelash salon. The expansion extends from a different floor to the basement level (B1) and will primarily focus on eyelash extension services. However, it also aims to evolve into a space dedicated to total beauty in the future.

Inspired by the concept of "becoming beautiful from within and from the bones," which I had heard in the context of beauty, we aimed to create a space where one can feel a sense of intrinsic beauty beyond the superficial.

While considering the service flow, necessary rooms were arranged in a grid pattern. The waiting area reveals the exposed reinforced concrete (RC) structure, allowing one to feel the passage of time and its inherent weight. In contrast, thin LGS (light-gauge steel) columns and translucent partition materials separate the treatment areas, enhancing the "structural beauty" of the space.

From a global perspective focused on sustainability goals, including life cycles, waste reduction, and recycling, we used materials with a high recycling rate and structural elements capable of resource circulation wherever possible. Additionally, we adopted standard distribution modules and explored 3D construction methods to minimize waste and reduce losses.

We hope that this space, where bright, active women gather, will be a place that is cherished for a long time—a place that will support them as they move forward with renewed energy.

Location: Atsugi City

Primary Use: Eyelash Salon

Completion: 2022

Design: Kinnisha First-Class Architects Office

Construction: OMI Co., Ltd.

Kinnisha (Sign Production)

Structure & Scale: Reinforced concrete, Basement Level 1

Total Floor Area: 120 m² of the total space

Design Period: March 2022 – May 2022

Construction Period: June 2022 – August 2022