Located in a busy commercial district, the Ekoda branch of the Sugamo Shinkin Bank is a striking new project by architect Emmanuelle Moureaux

The Japan-based French architect had already designed three branches for the Japanese bank before they invited her to design the Ekoda branch  

The building's front wall was pushed back by 2m to create extra breathing space for the bank's grand entrance  

Moureaux adorned the new entrance courtyard with 29 colourful columns  

Clever use of colour is a key characteristic of Moureaux's work  

The layered entrance path leads visitors through to a bamboo-planted courtyard, which features another 19 colourful columns  

The relaxed seating area inside the branch is bright and comfortable  

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