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DI: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?

: open space, minimalist and full of charactere

DI: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?

: to bring the outside inside

DI: What are your future plans for this award winning design?

: a first of many

DI: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?

: i believe an open space and minimalist design was the only approach for such a volume and location. it just enhance every perspectives

DI: What made you design this particular type of work?

: I would say that penthouse design became my specialty. I love working with these volumes.

DI: Who is the target customer for his design?

: the client and his friends

DI: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?

: I believe its unique location is part of the design. the layout has been designed for it. it is a very unique place

DI: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?

: 59th floor

DI: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?

: my 3 pencils and my note book as a start

DI: What is the most unique aspect of your design?

: we have only 3 doors. all full height on pivoting system. they become part of the design detail.

DI: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?

: civile engineers

DI: What is the role of technology in this particular design?

: engineering for the minimalist aspect

DI: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?

: the time line. we have to realised this project in a very short time.

DI: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?

: I believe this project is outstanding and deserve international exposure.

DI: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?

: every project is different. you learn more at every stage.