Kizuki + Lim, Beauty Salon by Teruhiro Yanagihara

Kizuki + Lim, beauty Salon designed by Japanese designer Teruhiro Yanagihara is located within a hotel in central Singapore. Designed for Japanese hair-dressing chain LIM (Less Is More), the interior space is divided up into three different zones – reception, cutting and shampooing areas – by the faceted structure.

The very contemporary setting, merged into the large history-charged space, reflects the spirit of the young Japanese stylists, who came to the tropically hot Singapore with their “cool” styles and ideas. A “glacier-like” structure dominates the space and separates it into reception, cutting and sham¬pooing area. In the cutting area, large pivoting wings with mirrors fold out of the wall. When they are closed, they recess into the wall, and the room becomes a spacious location for events and concerts. The timbered reception “hut” includes a small gallery space that works as a platform for local artist.