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Japanese Buildings that are Shaped Like the Things They Sell

Japanese Buildings that are Shaped Like the Things They Sell

The other day we stumbled upon a building in Osaka that was shaped like a dachshund. As it turns out, it was a warehouse and distribution center for the Japanese pet food company DoggyMan, which made sense; what you see is what you get.

Discussion

Yubi #12716
I find that this kind of buildings are less common in Japan, but when you find one it usually looks good. I like the DoggyMan warehouse, simple and brilliant!
BarbaraEbara #12732
I always loved this about some Japanese architects. I know they don't do this for everything but it is such a beautiful and artistic expression. I wish they did that more and here in the US.