gentle gable roof overcasts wooden frame of eyewear store in japan

TYRANT Inc. takes over the design of JINS Besta Sayama store

JINS Besta Sayama by TYRANT Inc. is a roadside eyewear store located on the premises of a supermarket in the suburbs of Sayama, Saitama Prefecture. The design features a wooden frame with a gentle gable roof. The entrance and terrace are positioned under the two-meter eaves projecting to the north and south, surrounded by various types of bushes and medium-height trees like silver tea trees and Russian olives. Constructed using the conventional wooden frame construction method, the building adheres to a 2.35 m × 4.2 m grid.

all images by Yasuhiro Takagi

wood, gray mortar and metallic textures adorn the interior

The grid is based on the dimensions of fittings and passage widths, ensuring that pillars don’t obstruct the layout. The wooden surfaces of pillars, beams, and sheathings are complemented by floor mortar, gray wall painting, and a reddish-brown accent of antirust coating on the metal.

The large north-to-south opening creates a bright space with a neat, clean appearance. TYRANT Inc.‘s design prioritizes simplicity and comfort, utilizing architectural elements such as the warmth of wood, inorganic gray, and transparency, rather than relying on decorative treatments, to establish a straightforward and inviting commercial space.

JINS Besta Sayama roadside store stands within a supermarket premise in Sayama

notable for its gentle gable roof, the wooden design emphasizes simplicity and functionality

positioned under two-meter eaves, the entrance area is surrounded by silver tea trees and Russian olives

TYRANT Inc. opts for a conventional wooden frame construction considering cost-effectiveness and workability

the design focuses on creating a comfortable commercial space without excessive ornamentation

the wooden surfaces of pillars, beams, and sheathings are complemented by gray wall painting

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warmth of wood, inorganic gray, and transparency contribute to the inviting ambiance

clean lines and careful detailing create an uncluttered and welcoming store

a large opening floods the space with natural light, maintaining a clean aesthetic

balancing aesthetics and functionality, the design achieves a harmonious and inviting atmosphere

site plan

2.35 m × 4.2 m grid

project info:

name: JINS Besta Sayama
architect: TYRANT Inc. | @tyrant_inc

lead architect: Kunihiko Matsuba

location: Sayama, Japan

photography: Yasuhiro Takagi

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom