Jo Nagasaka & Schemata Architects Removed the Facade of JINS' Ageo Flagship

JINS, one of Japan's biggest eyewear brands recently commissioned Jo Nagasaka and the renowned Schemata Architects to overhaul its Ageo flagship in Tokyo. The result? A makeover befitting of the company's twelve-year anniversary celebration. While the existing shop consisted of two L-shaped blocks -- an eyewear shop and corresponding cafe -- around a square courtyard, the building's wooden paneling meant you couldn't really enjoy the beauty of the space unless you were physically in it. So, natu...