DOMITUNE

This project involves the adaptive reuse of a building that served as a bank for 40 years in Shibukawa, Gunma, transforming it into an apparel boutique specializing in vintage clothing. The owner was drawn to the site by the character of its original brick tile exterior and the imposing presence of its stainless steel vault doors. To honor these existing textures, the interior walls were lined with lauan plywood, and the ceilings were painted in a custom hue specifically matched to the tones of the exterior brickwork. The finish of the lauan walls was the result of a meticulous on-site process, involving numerous custom paint samples to ensure a perfect harmony with the building’s historical elements. Within the expansive interior, the layout prioritizes flexibility; a system of reconfigurable hanging hanger pipes and mobile floor fixtures allows the owner to effortlessly rearrange the space. By treating both the building and the vintage garments with equal reverence, the project uncovers new value in the passage of time—bridging the past and present through thoughtful, modern intervention.