Riki Watanabe
JAPAN
Meet Riki Watanabe - a powerhouse of good design, creativity and innovation based in Japan. Riki Watanabe's design journey has been nothing short of spectacular, marked by a tireless pursuit of excellence. This dedication is clearly mirrored in Riki Watanabe's impressive haul of 2 A' Design Awards that we showcase here. Spanning across categories such as Interior, Riki Watanabe's work stands as a living testament to a steadfast commitment to design excellence, serving as a beacon of inspiration for designers globally. With each project, Riki Watanabe masterfully blends form and function, crafting designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and timeless. This approach underscores Riki Watanabe's celebration of creativity and an unyielding quest for innovation.
View Profile Consult Now Hire NowAn important element of this design was to bring out the appeal of the materials used. The main material used was western red cedar, which is also used in their first store in Japan. As a way of showing the material, Riki Watanabe stacked up a mosaic pattern by piling together pieces one by one like a parquet, making use of the essence of materials uneven colors. Despite using the same materials, by cutting them out, Riki Watanabe was successfully able to vary the expressions depending on the viewing angles.
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An important element of this design was that people coming to the hospital would be relaxed. As a feature of space, In addition to the nursing room, a counter like island kitchen is set up so that they can make milk for baby in the waiting room. The kids area, which is at the center of the space, is a symbol of space and they can watch children from anywhere.The sofa placed on the wall has a height that makes it easier for a pregnant woman to sit up, the back angle is adjusted, and the cushion hardness is adjusted so as not to be too soft.
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