Relax in the atmosphere created by contemporary furniture and houses
About a leisurely 30-minute walk from the bustling tourist area of Kamakura Station, far from the hustle and bustle, and right next to Kamakura Shrine, a shrine that stands against a backdrop of tranquil greenery, is Thierry Lamoine's Japanese home and gallery, Galerie One Kamakura.
Thierry has lived between Paris and Tokyo for over 30 years and currently runs a gallery selling French mid-century furniture, a long-time passion of his. When he was considering setting up a base in Japan, he came across a Japanese house built in Kamakura in 1934, during the early Showa period.
"At first, I looked in Tokyo. As it is a furniture gallery, it needed to be spacious, but it was difficult to find a suitable property in the city center. Also, most of the spaces were close to white cubes... With this house in Kamakura, I could show the furniture while evoking how it would be used. I also thought that the short trip from Tokyo by train or bus would be a good experience in itself."
The veranda, overlooking the beautiful garden that changes with the seasons, is decorated with a ceramic table by Roger Capron (1922-2006), a ceramic artist whose works are collected by many people around the world, and straw cushions, which are Japanese crafts. 
The large pots lining the shelves are works by Albert Thierry (1923-2009), a Southern France-based designer known for his excellent tableware designs. The beautiful handmade fittings remain in their original form. 
The owner noticed that beautiful light was streaming into this attic space with its beautiful beams, and decided to use it as a place for flower arranging. Toru Toru, a flower artist who happens to live nearby, is in charge of the flower arrangements in the house. 
The large door seen in the background was designed by Prouvé. The dining set in the foreground was designed by Perriand for Les Arcs, a ski resort that Thierry frequented as a child.
The house was built by a skilled carpenter and was once home to a local dignitary. He says he had initially planned to make major changes to it, but...
