Not Just for Hairdressers: Shared Salon 'SHARE WORKS' Opens in Nakameguro, Functioning as an Atelier
A new shared salon, 'SHARE WORKS,' has opened in Nakameguro for freelance hairdressers and creators. Owned by an active hairdresser, it provides a space that also functions as an atelier, supporting low-risk, high-freedom work styles.
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This facility, located a 3-minute walk from Nakameguro Station and a 6-minute walk from Daikanyama Station, is a new hub for freelance hairdressers and stylists aspiring to independence.
Furthermore, this facility is designed as a space that can be utilized not only by hairdressers but also as an "atelier" for hair and makeup artists and creators.
The biggest feature of this facility is that its owner is an active hairdresser.
Having continuously worked in salons, the owner has designed the space by thoroughly considering "what a truly necessary environment is," taking into account the anxieties of working as a freelancer, the risks before and after independence, and the impact of space and environment.
It is not just about providing equipment, but about offering "a real working environment born from a現場目線 (on-site perspective)."
## Concept
Work is Art.
Low risk, High freedom.
The work of a hairdresser is not just about technique; the space, customer service, and sensibility all become part of their brand.
SHARE WORKS further expands this idea, conceived as "a place where work itself becomes an expression."
This is not just a shared salon, but a hub where hairdressers, hair and makeup artists, and creators can pursue their activities in their own styles.
SHARE WORKS functions as a place for hairdressers, while simultaneously serving as an "atelier" for hair and makeup artists.
- Preparation and makeup before and after shoots
- Base for portfolio shoots
- Hub for client work
As such, the space itself can be utilized as a "place for expression."
The two-part structure of semi-private rooms and an open floor allows for both quiet, focused time and outward-facing activities.
It is both a salon and an atelier.
This ambiguity is precisely the value of this place.
## Spatial Philosophy
The design of this facility is built around the themes of "Ma (間 - empty space/pause)" and "coexistence."
Responding to the "aesthetics of moderation" that the town of Nakameguro possesses, the spatial design emphasizes harmony over assertion, and empty space over stimulation.
Furthermore,
- The 2nd floor is designed for "establishment of individuality" (private rooms)
- The 3rd floor is for "creation in common" (open)
creating relationships where each creator can be independent yet loosely connected.
Furthermore, this facility is designed as a space that can be utilized not only by hairdressers but also as an "atelier" for hair and makeup artists and creators.
The biggest feature of this facility is that its owner is an active hairdresser.
Having continuously worked in salons, the owner has designed the space by thoroughly considering "what a truly necessary environment is," taking into account the anxieties of working as a freelancer, the risks before and after independence, and the impact of space and environment.
It is not just about providing equipment, but about offering "a real working environment born from a現場目線 (on-site perspective)."
## Concept
Work is Art.
Low risk, High freedom.
The work of a hairdresser is not just about technique; the space, customer service, and sensibility all become part of their brand.
SHARE WORKS further expands this idea, conceived as "a place where work itself becomes an expression."
This is not just a shared salon, but a hub where hairdressers, hair and makeup artists, and creators can pursue their activities in their own styles.
SHARE WORKS functions as a place for hairdressers, while simultaneously serving as an "atelier" for hair and makeup artists.
- Preparation and makeup before and after shoots
- Base for portfolio shoots
- Hub for client work
As such, the space itself can be utilized as a "place for expression."
The two-part structure of semi-private rooms and an open floor allows for both quiet, focused time and outward-facing activities.
It is both a salon and an atelier.
This ambiguity is precisely the value of this place.
## Spatial Philosophy
The design of this facility is built around the themes of "Ma (間 - empty space/pause)" and "coexistence."
Responding to the "aesthetics of moderation" that the town of Nakameguro possesses, the spatial design emphasizes harmony over assertion, and empty space over stimulation.
Furthermore,
- The 2nd floor is designed for "establishment of individuality" (private rooms)
- The 3rd floor is for "creation in common" (open)
creating relationships where each creator can be independent yet loosely connected.