Q&A｜Shop Design Laboratory:Your one stop for all your Tokyo interior and store design needs

Answer 01.

The price of construction varies depending on various factors, such as the size of the floor space, type of business, and condition of the property. In our experience, prices ranged from about 50,000 yen per tsubo (1 tsubo=3.3m²) to 1.2 million yen per tsubo.Furthermore, it seems that the when most people refer to tsubo units, they are assuming 20-40 tsubos.Naturally, the unit price increases as the floor area decreases, and decreases as the floor area increases.Prices will also fluctuate greatly depending on the initial state of the facilities of the contracted property.
Please fill out the checklist in the consultation section of our website, and we will be able to give you of an approximate price.

Answer 02.

Yes you can. Please select this option if you have already decided on a contractor, or are relying on a friend for construction, or the construction is still far away.
The design cost is calculated based on the number of tsubo (1 tsubo=3.3m²).
The standard prices are as follows:
0-19 tsubo: 50,000 yen per tsubo
20-39 tsubo: 40,000 yen per tsubo
40-59 tsubo: 35,000 yen per tsubo
60 tsubo and up: 30,000 yen per tsubo
Please get in touch with us, and we will come up with prices while taking into account the design conditions.

Answer 03.

Our company's policy is to meet any and all your needs.We will even deliver you a single light bulb.

Answer 04.

There is a one year warranty for interior construction, five years for waterproof construction (two years for urethane), and each ready-made product and manufacturer's product are subject to their respective warranty regulations.You will be completely covered once construction is completed.Please contact us on any matter, regardless of how trivial you may think it is. We will be with you for as long as you need.

Answer 05.

Please fill out the checklist or call us. Consultations are free.

Answer 06.

We would like to accompany you for your property viewings.By doing so, we can inspect the place ourselves and inform you of the advantages and disadvantages of having your business there.We can also advise you on various aspects, such as the equipment, location, signage effectiveness, and initial cost estimates.

Answer 07.

We are second to none when it comes to speed. This is naturally very advantageous in designing and construction.Our previous record was a week for designing after consultation, and ten days for constructing a bar of 20 tsubo (1 tsubo=3.3m²).We will realize the construction by the day of your scheduled store opening. Please get in touch with us.

Answer 08.

This can be done. We have dealt with various forms of construction in the past, so please feel free to contact us about anything.

Answer 09.

Yes we can. We have worked with various suppliers and will be willing to introduce those who are particularly good and well equipped.

Answer 10.

When you have just opened, it is difficult to immediately modify the situation just by adding something.We can propose ideas for how to make a few changes at low costs.

Answer 11.

Opening costs include, but are not limited to, property acquisition costs (previous rent, brokerage fees, deposits), interior construction costs (quasi-construction costs, government application costs, equipment purchase costs), purchase costs, operating costs, and so on.Costs vary widely.Take, for example, a restaurant of 20 tsubo (1 tsubo=3.3m²) that costs 300,000 yen a month to rent. If the deposit is 10 months worth of rent, the property acquisition cost will be 3.6 million yen, construction costs will be 10 million yen at 500,000 yen per tsubo, labor costs will be 2 million yen before purchasing and opening the business, if the break-even point is 2 million yen per month, the working capital stock for 3 months is 6 million yen. In total, the opening fund would be about 22 million yen.
The self-financing ratio varies depending on the customer, but you should be aiming for at least 50% or more. This makes it easier to pass the financing inspection review.

Answer 13.

Stores do not sell simply because a lot of money has been pumped into them.A store thrives when the stage matches the performance. There are not a few cases that illustrate the point that a beautiful store does not mean that it necessarily sells or is popular. Please leave it to us.

Answer 15.

Please prepare some photos that are as close to that vision as possible, and also the name and locations of some existing stores that are similar to what you want. Anything that can help us see what you see.It is not unheard of to design restaurants using old cars or music as inspiration.We will make it happen.Before we begin construction, we will create a perspective image of what it is expected to look like once it is completed and have you confirm it.

Answer 16.

That is possible. However, interior work can be done regardless of the hour of the day. It is a point of pride for our company and those we work with to do their best no matter the circumstances.

Answer 17.

The first thing to do is to confirm what parts do not conform to their standards.This is an important step to take, because though you may have received instructions from the governmental bodies, it is oftentimes delivered in a lot of technical jargon that may be difficult to understand.Depending on the issue there may be several simple solutions, and there is no single answer to these instructions.Please leave it to us to solve these problems while minimizing costs.

Answer 18.

Yes we can. First of all we would like to commend you for reusing things that can still be used. This will reduce construction costs as well and increase management safety rates.
Kitchen appliances that require maintenance can be covered by warranty by taking them down and reinstalling them.
However, some items can be damaged if removed so we will be sure to do thorough checks beforehand.

Answer 19.

We will happily include anything you want, so please let us know.

Answer 20.

It is fine if you do not have the architectural or store plans (this is not unheard of).We will conduct a site inspection to take measurements and create a new design drawing.We can also conduct an inspection of the equipment by specialists, for free.

Answer 21.

We have helped many people create business plans.Although we can not physically do it for you, we will back you up as much as we can.in addition, we can assist you with creating quotations and basic plans to submit to loan institutions.

Answer 22.

First we will have to check the details and condition of this property before providing you with the appropriate valuation and negotiation material.We can also give you information on how to liquidate (monetize) any fixtures or equipment that you do not want transferred over.The fixture transfer fee is often set by the seller and included as a necessary cost even if it is unrelated to the value of the original property.

Answer 23.

Everything but the framework can be refurbished.However, limitations are often set by the management regulations of the apartment.Please check with the owner of the building.

Answer 24.

Yes we can, by providing you information on properties on real estate and property auction sites.Please let us know what you are looking for.

Answer 25.

We also design print media.
We can suggest menus and shop cards that we have created in the past to match the design of the shop.
We have done menus, invitation cards, shop cards, direct mail chopstick packaging, coasters, lighters, matches, etc.Our company also has professional web designers to create your website. If that is desired, we also have photographers to take the necessary photos.
* Website creation, print media design, printing, etc. will be charged separately from the construction contract.