Masahiro Ishibashi
BAIA
Firm LocationTokyo, Japan
CompanyMERCER PROJECT
Lead ArchitectRoy Nachum
Design Teamsupermaniac inc. Akitoshi Imafuku, Lily Sugiyama
BAIA came into existence in the center of Shibuya the center of Tokyo metropolitan as a cave suddenly appeared in the city. BAIA consists of 5 floors and the design concept of entire floor is “a cave within the city.” We believed only a minimal design could visualize the fascinating and exotic atmosphere of a cave, and kept it minimal using emerald green lighting and mortar which we think suited for this modern cave. The lighting plan of fascinating emerald green lights added a glamor to the space and helped to visualize the design concept “a cave within the city.”