Nike Flagship Store, Harajuku by Wonderwall
January 7, 2010 // Architecture + Design









Last November my favorite architect Masamichi Katayama and his team at Wonderwall designed Nike’s first flagship store in Harajuku and the largest in the nation. In it’s usual way, Wonderwall has yet again an absolutely amazing experience, from a chandelier made of 500 white shoes, wall tiles that resemble the soles of sneakers, and a sculpture made up of Dunks that look like a giant fossil.

The building itself is three stories tall, the first floor is the Runner’s Studio, the second is dedicated to the NIKEiD store and the third for the BootRoom. The BootRoom is dedicated to football (soccer) and even features astro turf around the perimeter so you can try out the shoes. I really wish Masamishi would adopt me.

Cool Hunting has a nice inside look at the store as well with some nice photos of the space. They also did a short profile of the store along with a short interview with Mr. Katayama. Check it out under the cut.

  1. I watched the CH podcast a day or two ago and was definitely impressed. I’ve really got to visit Japan this year.

    Comment by Paul Anthony Webb — January 7, 2010 #

  2. Awesome architect, I’m the most excited with this architecture-ish vibe going on lately on KN. I love the wooden ceiling on the second floor, it’s a nice touch. By the way, thanks for the “football (soccer)”, that was a really nice touch. I cannot wait to see more post about architecture, thank Mr. Solomon.

    Comment by chipotle — January 7, 2010 #

  3. Absolutely amazing and creative architecture! I was on Tokyo 2.5 years ago and was blown away by all the store designs as well as the content, these hold ;) I recently read about the Carhartt Store that opened in Harajuku, you should check that one out as well!

    Comment by richiee — January 8, 2010 #

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