Atelier Write converts Tokyo warehouse into reconfigurable hair salon

Jon Astbury· May 17, 2026 · 10:00 AM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 53 views

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Atelier Write has transformed a warehouse in Tokyo's Kiyosumi Shirakawa district into a flexible hair salon named Unravel. The design features suspended mirrors, shelves, and curtains mounted on industrial rails, allowing the space to be reconfigured for various uses including salons, seminars, and pop-up retail. Pastel green paint and pink-toned mesh curtains soften the industrial aesthetic while maintaining functionality.

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▪The salon Unravel is located in a converted warehouse in Tokyo's Kiyosumi Shirakawa district.
▪Mirrors, shelves, and curtains are suspended from ceiling-mounted metal rails, enabling dynamic reconfiguration of the space.
▪The interior features pastel green paint, galvanised steel elements, and movable furniture to blend industrial character with adaptability.
▪A large glass opening and corrugated metal canopy retain the warehouse's original industrial features.
▪Atelier Write founder Takuya Sakamoto previously worked at Nihon Sekkei and Schemata Architects before establishing the studio in 2019.

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Atelier Write converts Tokyo warehouse into reconfigurable hair salon Share: Jon Astbury | 17 May 2026 Leave a comment Japanese studio Atelier Write has transformed a warehouse in Tokyo into a hair salon, suspending mirrors, shelves and curtains from a series of industrial rails that allow the entire space to be reconfigured. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1506076990687-0'); }); Named Unravel, the salon is located in Tokyo's eastern Kiyosumi Shirakawa district, where numerous other warehouses have previously been converted into cafes and offices.

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