UENOA Architects extends the entrance area of an office building in Tokyo to incorporate Fil Cream, a small take-out soft serve ice cream shop.
The shop is designed with a fan-shaped floor plan to optimize space at the building's entrance and create a functional separation between the pedestrian flow and the customers using the shop.
The exterior of the shop is clad in custom-made green tiles that complement the original yellow tiles of the building's facade, establishing a visual relationship between the new addition and the existing architecture.
The design also repurposes the existing staircase into seating areas, enhancing the entrance space and its connection to the surrounding urban environment.