The project is to build a fertility clinic.
The design concept is a space where light and wind can pass through.
There are no tall buildings adjacent to the land on which this building is built, so it was a place with good sunlight and air flow, and as a result of hearing from people undergoing infertility treatment, I heard that while undergoing infertility treatment, they really feel very anxious and gloomy, so I wanted to at least ease those feelings when they come here and make them feel comfortable, I was thinking about how I wanted to help them and make their anxiety disappear and so, this concept derived naturally.
The main materials used also have meaning.The wood used for the furniture and walls is beech wood, which we chose because in Greek mythology it was a tree dedicated to the sky god Zeus and is said to symbolise prosperity, victory, etc.
Marble is also known as a power stone and is said to have a calming effect.The paint used is also photocatalytic paint, which has an air purifying effect.
The design was created with the hope that the feelings of as many people as possible will be put at ease and their will come true.
Bio With a focus on interior design, Riki Watanabe work spans across a wide range of professional fields such as creative direction and branding. Utilizing the knowledge and multifaceted perspectives that we have cultivated through designing commercial spaces, hospitality spaces, exhibitions, products, and other genres, we design in consideration of the way places should be, the experiences that can be gained there, and the flow of time.
Other prizes 2015: DSA Design Award 2015 winner.(JP) 2018: DSA Design Award 2018 winner.(JP) 2018: IDM Tokyo 2018 AWARD winner.(JP) 2019: KUKAN DESIGN AWARD 2019 winner.(JP) 2019: Dezeen Awards longlist nominate (UK) 2020: CafeRes Design Award 2020 winner.(JP) 2020: A’ Design Award & Competition 2020 Silver Award.(ITA) 2020: LOOP Design Awards winner. 2020: OPAL Award 2020 winner. 2021: MUSE DESIGN Award 2021Silver Award. (US) 2021: DNA Paris Design Award winner.(FR) 2021: Architecture MasterPrize winner.(US) 2021: SIT Furniture Design Award?CH)Interior Design of the Year 2021: LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2021 winner. (CH) 2021: OPAL Award 2021 winner. (UK) 2021: IDA Design Awards 2021 Bronze. (US) 2021: LICC Design Awards 2021 Shortlist. (US) 2022: Dezeen Awards longlist nominate (UK) 2022: Design Studio Mag Award TOP 5.(ITA) 2022: OPAL Award 2022 winner. (UK) 2023: KUKAN DESIGN AWARD 2023 winner.(JP) 2024: Selected as one of 33 spatial designers to watch in Japan. 2024: London Design Awards Silver winner.
