Toshiyuki Yano was in charge of the photography for Pari Syal, and airhouse design studio graciously provided their services. When your “passion” becomes an integrated part of your lifestyle, your home will take on a bohemian aesthetic, and you will find yourself acting as an amused observer as well as an enthusiastic participant. It takes courage to transform one’s environment and really create less room than what was there before. On the other hand, it requires spunk to display one’s vanity. ar. keiichi kiriyama of airhouse design office was able to fulfill both of these requests for a female customer who has a passion for both “keeping garments” and “displaying her new purchases.” The 40-year-old flat with its segmentally split bedrooms, living space, and utility facilities has been remodeled along a totally unconventional and abstract spatial plan. The renovation centers on the clothing closet, which plays the dominant role and serves as the fulcrum of the new layout. The 114 square meter home, which was constructed out of reinforced concrete, has been renovated to exude a raw geniality. It now forms a concrete shell backdrop against which are positioned a functional kitchen, dining area, living area, and sleeping area. Additionally, there is an intriguing mini fashion street that displays an assortment of fashionable clothing. The new layout places the bathroom, the shower, and other amenities inside of a giant walk-in closet that is referred to as a “dress room.” This walk-in closet takes center stage. The room serves not only as a corridor but also as a show storage and a hideaway storage, and the configuration of the space changes constantly depending on the time of year and the circumstances. When fashion is integrated into everyday life, the physical environment itself becomes a mood barometer for the customer, reflecting seasonal shifts in the client’s wardrobe. According to the architect, “the project has been nothing less than a serious research into design of spaces via re-examination of the customary conceptions of garment storage.” The city of Nagoya in Japan is the location of the residence. Please visit the following website to see the images: globalhop.indiaartndesign.com.