We converted a three-story, steel-framed residential building in Takasaki, Gunma, into a shared salon for nail care, relaxation, and other beauty businesses. Inspired by the client’s strong desire to create a place where women can work comfortably and receive support in formulating a business plan, we formed a team of mainly women, both the client and the design team, and together we created the concept for the facility. Curved lines were used in the walls and openings to create a soft impression, and the floors and walls on each floor were given different colors. The lighting in the corridors was also carefully considered, creating a place that provides quality and valuable time and environment.














Suntime sharesalon @ Takasaki, Gunma
Design: Sunao Koase, Ayaka Seki, Noriko Koba /SNARK Inc.
Construction: System.S
Floor area: 167.82㎡ (1F/51.00㎡ 2F/58.41㎡ 3F/58.41㎡)
Completion: Jul. 2023
Photo: Ippei Shinzawa
Design: Sunao Koase, Ayaka Seki, Noriko Koba /SNARK Inc.
Construction: System.S
Floor area: 167.82㎡ (1F/51.00㎡ 2F/58.41㎡ 3F/58.41㎡)
Completion: Jul. 2023
Photo: Ippei Shinzawa