We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Hiroki Takahashi about their original and creative Interior Space design work. Hiroki Takahashi is an award-winning architectural designer, that makes our world a better place with their original interior space works.
Hiroki Takahashi ("HT") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Charis Interior Space. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
HT : My design is founded on the concepts of infinity, poetic space, material essence, and resonance with time. A childhood experience in a white, curved space made me realize the potential of architecture to transcend emotion and memory, and connect with eternity. The dialogue between light and shadow, mathematical beauty, and the sacred nature of beauty are deeply woven into my design philosophy.
HT : I placed importance on creating a moment where the fleeting beauty of an instant transforms into an eternal impression. I aimed to realize a poetic spatial structure that changes with time by meticulously designing the angle of light, the texture of materials, and the flow of sightlines.
HT : Going forward, this design will be developed in various forms tailored to different site conditions and climates. I also plan to present it in exhibitions and dialogues both in Japan and internationally, creating opportunities to share philosophical architecture and connect with diverse perspectives on beauty.
HT : The conceptual foundation was built over more than ten years of philosophical inquiry. It took approximately six months from the formulation of the design proposal to the realization of its form, grounded in years of contemplation and experimentation.
HT : This design arose from my own inner exploration. It was not commissioned but rather emerged naturally from my contemplation of beauty and the infinite.
HT : I will oversee the production myself, working with partners who resonate with my philosophy. To preserve the integrity of the concept, I do not offer unconditional sales or leases but emphasize collaborative relationships.
HT : I have long been fascinated by the idea that architecture can deeply touch human emotion and evolve in meaning over time. I’ve always aspired to incorporate the relationship between ever-changing natural light and space into my work.
HT : I was strongly influenced by the strict formal beauty of Mies van der Rohe, the poetics of light and shadow by Tadao Ando, and the philosophy of integration with nature by Frank Lloyd Wright.
HT : Those who seek beauty in everyday life, who wish to experience space poetically, and who perceive architecture as a philosophical rather than merely physical entity.
HT : It incorporates dynamic and poetic structures that integrate time, light, emotion, and divinity. The space itself poses ontological questions.
HT : "INFINITE DESIGN" originates from a childhood memory of a space that felt infinite. It signifies a place where beauty and divinity, time and moments, light and materials intersect.
HT : I used Vectorworks and Adobe tools, as well as sketches, models, and light simulations—blending analog and digital methods to develop the design.
HT : The coexistence of sensibility and logic: the authentic expression of materials, the continuity of light and time, and the fusion of mathematical order with intuition.
HT : I closely collaborated with structural designers, light simulation specialists, and artisans skilled in natural materials. Together, we transformed technique into poetry.
HT : I used solar simulations based on sun angles and climate data, predictive tools for material aging, and acoustic simulations to refine spatial experience.
HT : The design was based on quantitative data regarding solar paths, wind direction, humidity, and light reflectivity. I also drew inspiration from literature on architectural history, religious art, and quantum physics.
HT : It was challenging to source and process materials that matched the conceptual texture, requiring many prototypes. Accurately reflecting the movement of light in the design also required repeated simulations.
HT : I believed that this philosophy holds universal value beyond borders. I also wanted to sharpen my thinking through international dialogue and perspectives.
HT : I reaffirmed that beauty is a question. Experiencing the harmony of intuition and logic and the changing nature of space over time deepened and solidified my aesthetic values.
HT : I believe architecture is not merely the act of creating space—it is a vessel that gives meaning to life. I aim to create architecture that is poetic, spiritual, and carries a sense of eternity.
