Tokyo Manga Studioโค Transforms into Dynamic Space with Reflectiveโค Aluminum โ
TOKYO – GAMMA Architects has completed Phase 2 of the Shueisha TOON FACTORY office in Tokyo, creating a workspace that โขvisually embodiesโฃ the creative energy of manga and WEBTOON production. The design tackles challenges of โขlimited daylight andโฃ low ceiling height through innovativeโ use โขof reflective aluminum, transforming the space into a dynamic environment evoking the motion and energy ofโ illustration.
The ceiling treatment is central to the design,โค utilizing reflective aluminum to turn light into a drawing medium. Irregular reflections and overlapping linesโ create the impression of physical tracesโฃ of the design โprocess, translating the hand-drawn aesthetic into a three-dimensional architectural experience. This material experimentation extends to custom furniture, including a sofa reinterpreted fromโค Le Corbusier’s LC2 model, uniquely upholsteredโฃ with discarded weekly โคmagazines.
GAMMA Architects’ approach focuses on convertingโข technical constraints into opportunities for both material andโค conceptual expression. The studio’s work aims โto visualize the essence of Shueisha TOON FACTORY’s creative practice, merging drawing, reflection, and storytelling into a cohesive spatial experience designed to support drawing, storyboarding, โand editing workflows. The project demonstrates a commitmentโข to sustainable design through the repurposing ofโฃ materials like magazines. (https://gamma-architects.com)