Symbolplus Renovates Tokyo Office with Natural Materials Including Earthen Plaster and Japanese Paper
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Natasha Levy
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Summary
Design studio Symbolplus has renovated its office in Tokyo, using natural materials like earthen plaster and delicate Japanese paper to complement the existing timber-framed building designed by architect Akio Hayashi. The renovation respects the original architect's request to use natural materials that harmonize with the building's existing structure.
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· 3 pulledDesign studio Symbolplus has renovated its office in Tokyo, using earthen plaster and delicate Japanese paper to complement the existing building.
The Symbolplus office is set within a timber-framed building designed by Japanese architect Akio Hayashi, who asked that the studio use similarly natural materials to fit out its workspace.
Symbolplus has redesigned its own office in Tokyo, using earthen plaster and delicate Japanese paper to complement the existing building.
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