![Gigi-Verde Kobe / SIDES CORE - Chair](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59b8/95dc/b22e/38e2/0300/0732/newsletter/GV02.jpg?1505269197)
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Architects: SIDES CORE
- Area: 76 m²
- Year: 2017
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Photographs:Takumi Ota
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Manufacturers: Magis, NEW LIGHT POTTERY
![Gigi-Verde Kobe / SIDES CORE - Door, Facade, Glass, Windows, Column](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59b8/9684/b22e/38e2/0300/0736/newsletter/GV09.jpg?1505269364)
Text description provided by the architects. Flower arranging space. Gigi Verde is an atelier that creates custom flower arrangements for party and event spaces in addition to serving as a retail flower shop. Flowers are intrinsically beautiful. Flower arranging plays different types of flowers against each other to create dynamic expressions.
![Gigi-Verde Kobe / SIDES CORE - Table](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59b8/9630/b22e/38e2/0300/0734/newsletter/GV05.jpg?1505269280)
One element that changes the expression of Gigi Verde's space is the arch. It becomes a central element, defining the role of others in the space. Movable fixtures allow for flexible layouts. Adding flowers, plants, and lighting to the arch creates a space reminiscent of a wisteria trellis. The project also represents a novel flower arrangement proposal for an event space.
![Gigi-Verde Kobe / SIDES CORE - Table, Chair, Beam](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59b8/9645/b22e/3850/9800/0260/newsletter/GV06.jpg?1505269301)
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Structural supports are painted gray to bring out the colors of fresh flowers. Fixtures are made from concrete panels, and we utilized the roughness of the existing concrete floor. A partition in the back of the store goes up to hip level, limiting visibility of the work space during busy times without concealing the movement of people, creating a vibrant and active space. It’s a space that enhances the constantly changing arrangements and expressions of flowers.
![Gigi-Verde Kobe / SIDES CORE - Windows, Beam, Handrail](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59b8/965a/b22e/38e2/0300/0735/newsletter/GV07.jpg?1505269323)