Japanese Buildings that are Shaped Like the Things They Sell | Spoon & Tamago
Shunkado “Sweets Bank” Headquarters (Hamamatsu)
Shunkado began as a small, Japanese-style confectionery shop in 1887. They’re known for several signature creations including the iconic Unagipie pastry made from eel extract. To mark the 130th anniversary of the company’s founding, Shunkado redesigned their headquarters to resemble oversized tables and chairs. No, they don’t sell furniture but they like to think that their snacks bring families together around the dining table, hence the unique design. The interiors are also decorated with outsized objects that are all associated with tea time and snacking, making visitors feel like Lilliputians.
I urge you to take a look at modern North Korean buildings to see what an architect can do even with a budget of three French fries and a penny, as long as their commissioner is letting them go nuts.