Create Lemon Co., Ltd. (Location: Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, Representative Director: Tomokazu Oba) has released an LP introducing an art lounge operated in the Zao Onsen area of Yamagata City, as part of its "Case Study House 2026" experimental proposal project for housing and architecture. Interior of UNITE CAFE ART LOUNGE. The high ceiling and open layout, utilizing the former large public bath space, are distinctive features. Works by Maika Kobayashi are displayed on the walls. ▼Release URL https://createlemon.jp/LP/art_lounge ▼Case Study House 2026 Special Page https://createlemon.jp/LP/new_products_2026 From a "Place to Eat" to a "Place to Spend Time" UNITE CAFE ART LOUNGE is a new experiential space born within Unite Cafe, where visitors to Zao can enjoy meals and coffee. It offers a place to relax before or after a meal, admire art, and savor the lingering impressions of a journey—time that extends beyond just dining enriches the Zao experience. Art, light, interior design, and space. These elements overlap, creating an atmosphere that naturally draws you in. While it is a cafe, its concept is to transform into a "place you want to spend time" for visitors, rather than just a "place to eat." In addition to art, the lounge also displays products related to Yamagata, conveying the charm of Yamagata and Zao. The Large Public Bath Reborn as an Art Lounge A spatial characteristic of the art lounge is that this location was originally used as a large public bath. The high ceiling provides a spaciousness different from typical cafe spaces, and the slightly dim, calm interior creates an optimal environment for appreciating art. The works of Maika Kobayashi, a painter residing in Yamagata, displayed on the walls, the Zao mountain range visible through the large windows, and the ample space create a tranquil environment for quiet contemplation of art. The space, once a public bath, is now a lounge for enjoying art. By changing its purpose, the intrinsic value