JAPAN'S BEST-DESIGNED CLINICS
LocationHikishonishimachi, Higashi-ku, Sakai, Osaka (Medical Square Hatsushiba Ekimae 203)DepartmentsPlastic surgery, dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, gynaecologyCompletedJanuary 2025DesignTakara Space DesignSize201.24 m² (60 tsubo)
Introduction
A back-alley place under dappled light
The long, narrow waiting area was made open and comfortable despite its limited size.
It aims for a place like a back alley, where time passes slowly and light seems to filter through leaves between the ceiling louvres.
01 · Reception
A reception in natural wood grain
The reception is warm, in natural wood grain.
02 · Waiting area and corridor
Ceiling louvres
The ceilings of the corridor and waiting area are built to feel as if daylight is falling through.
03 · Rooms further in
Bright consulting rooms
Beyond the inner waiting area are bright, clean consulting and treatment rooms.
What is a louvre?
A louvre is a row of slats set with gaps, letting light and air through while softening views.
Nanahoshi Clinic uses ceiling louvres to create the impression of light filtering through leaves.
ClinicNanahoshi Clinic
DesignTakara Space Design
Photos© Takara Space Design (official website)
SourcesTakara Space Design “Nanahoshi Clinic”; Nanahoshi Clinic official website
