From Kyoto to the World. The Urban Research Kyoto store has reopened as a global flagship store.

On November 8 (Fri), "URBAN RESEARCH KYOTO," one of the largest "URBAN RESEARCH" stores, reopened as a global flagship store that will serve as a hub for both domestic and international customers under the concept of "new basic. The store will reopen as a global flagship store under the concept of "new basic.

Since there is no airport in Kyoto, URBAN RESEARCH KYOTO will be positioned as an airport and re-launched as a center for diverse culture by focusing on the 100-year history of design and communication that begins at the store.

The floor is a three-story structure consisting of B1F, 1F, and 2F. Director is a homeware brand that combines traditional technology with innovative design.SEE SEE.Mr. Atsushi Nagata, who has designed a wide variety of stores, is the leader of this project.MILESTONEare being used for the project, and the project is attracting attention from all quarters.

First, let's take a look at the first floor, which is called "new basic shop.

Here, you will find "new basic," a new house brand directed by Mr. Yumoto of the aforementioned "C.C.," which always tries to express itself in a fresh way while keeping an eye on the trends of the times.Day (dDdDdDd)and other items selected by skilled buyers.

On the second floor, the "Urban Street Market" is a space where visitors can enjoy the seven booths set up as if the entire space were a "box" (=space) with all five senses.

The store will be a fictitious hotel that will host pop-up events and propose "what a hotel should be now," as suggested by Yoshikage Kajiwara of the creative consulting firm "LOWERCASE" during her travels in Japan and abroad, with the aim of circulating things, goods, and people in the store. hotel:LOWERCASE the SHOP" will be developed.

Finally, the B1 floor "KYOTO STUDIO" aims to become a place for exchange among creators working in various genres.

The space can be used as a place for staff to think of ideas, and many of the projects that Urban Research will be involved in in the future will be born here.

The store design, a fusion of original and modern architecture, has a tasteful, even profound, feel.

If you are in the area, you should visit the store as soon as possible, as it is sure to become one of the most popular and iconic spots in Japan. Even if you live far away, you should definitely take a peek when you visit Kyoto.