DI: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
NM : We aim for problem-solving design.
DI: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
NM : The idea was to protect privacy while taking in light.
DI: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
NM : Nothing particularly.
DI: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
NM : It took 10 months from design to completion.
DI: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
NM : The decision to fulfil the functionality was made by trial and error, from the choice of material to the installation method.
DI: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
NM : We only plan to use it for buildings designed by us, as it needs to be considered in the context of the situation.
DI: What made you design this particular type of work?
NM : This was because the case was a narrow plot of land with difficulties in the living environment.
DI: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
NM : None in particular, as it is an original idea.
DI: Who is the target customer for his design?
NM : We don't know because we have not been affected by other influences.
DI: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
NM : This is the point at which the building is covered with the concept of a latticework, fulfilling the elements of lighting, ventilation and blindfolding.
DI: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
NM : This is because it covers the building like a skin further outside the building envelope.
DI: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
NM : After repeated trial and error with sketches and prototypes, they were made into CAD drawings.
DI: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
NM : We aim to create designs that have not yet existed in the world.
DI: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
NM : Samples were ordered from the material manufacturer and designed through trial and error with the firm's staff. The installation method was discussed on site with the construction company.
DI: What is the role of technology in this particular design?
NM : This is a translucent, weather-resistant material choice.
DI: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
NM : Samples of various materials and physical property data were collected and studied.
DI: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
NM : The challenge is the difficulty of the installation method.
DI: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
NM : This is the recruitment notice that came to the office.
DI: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
NM : We realised that we could create new values by considering architecture from the study of materials.
DI: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
NM : I would like to use this material as well as other materials to create new architecture in different parts of the world.