I’m donut? / dacō Yokohama Rinko Park
An Open Bakery Cafe in Harmony with Sea and Greenery
Architect Taiju Yamashita designed the mixed-use complex YOKOHAMA TIMBER WHARF. On its first floor, DRAFT designed the new store interiors for two openings: I’m donut？ and dacō. These include the wildly popular fresh donut specialty shop I’m donut？, a key player in Japan’s ongoing donut boom, and dacō, the sister brand of the Fukuoka-born bakery AMAM DACOTAN. As the largest permanent store opening since the brands’ launch, this project called for a spatial experience that could only be achieved in its unique location, alongside the lush, nature-filled waterfront of Yokohama’s Rinko Park.
I’m donut? / dacō Yokohama Rinko Park
Director Saeko Takahashi
Designer Nanae Hatta
Technical Designer Suzuna Akamine
Chief Technical Designer Ayana Tamura
Communication Planner Saya Sato
Communication Planner Mizuki Iwasaka
Chief 3D Designer John Rommel G. Donaire
Engineer Ayana Kanamori
Chief Engineer Haruka Inouchi
Marketing Planner Toshiyuki Kozawa
Across the long, linear space, mirror finishes reflect light and scenery to create depth and rhythm, while the material palette and overall coloring are kept intentionally minimal, ensuring the donuts and breads remain the main focus.
We hope the space will bring people and architecture together, while adding new energy to the wider area.
Tokyu corporation “Philosophy”
Energize Shibuya.
Tokyu Corporation commissioned the planning and production of new visuals and commercials to express its vision for Shibuya’s urban development. Featuring actress Riisa Naka—widely admired for her commitment to living true to herself—the campaign captures Shibuya’s ongoing evolution as a district defined by its spirit of diversity and creativity.
