
commercial•Shibuya, Tokyo•2025
Tokyo Shibuya Co-Living Kitchen
40 residents, 1 kitchen, 3 square metres of counter.
Square Footage
1,100 sq ft
Budget Range
Over - 100K
Timeline
16 weeks
Completion
2025
The Challenge
40 residents, 1 kitchen, 3 square metres of counter.
Our Solution
3 m rotating island on rails, induction pods that vanish into the floor, and a 6 m living bamboo wall that filters air and ramen steam.
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The Process
Rail install → bamboo wall → rotating island → induction lift → final bento.
Design Details
Materials
- Bamboo plywood
- Matte black steel
- Induction glass
- Recycled terrazzo
Color Palette
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Key Pieces
- 3 m rail island
- HAY stools
- Muji induction pods
Project Gallery

before
Before: Tiny galley

after
After: Island open

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Rail mechanism

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Bamboo breath

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Ramen rush

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Induction lift

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Bento prep

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Terrazzo chip

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Island rotate

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HAY stool

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Full kitchen flyover

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Hidden pantry
"40 strangers, one island, zero fights. The bamboo eats the steam, the pods vanish at night, and the rotating table turns 6 a.m. ramen into midnight parties. We cook, we laugh, we live—this kitchen is the heart of our home.""Aiko Tanaka• Shibuya, Tokyo
Our Process
Rail install → bamboo wall → rotating island → induction lift → final bento.
Materials & Finishes
Bamboo plywoodMatte black steelInduction glassRecycled terrazzo
Key Furniture Pieces
- 3 m rail island
- HAY stools
- Muji induction pods
Project Details
Category
commercial
Style
modern
Location
Shibuya, Tokyo
Timeline
16 weeks




