Silver A' Design Award Winner 2025
Warm amber luminosity suffuses GOOD PLACE's Phoenix Kanri Office Interiors, establishing an immediate atmospheric presence through the sophisticated interplay of deeply textured volcanic stone surfaces against burnished metallic gold linear elements that traverse the ceiling plane in dynamic angular patterns, creating a geometric armature of intersecting bands that suggest both traditional Eastern lattice work and contemporary architectural articulation. The compositional hierarchy positions a robust reception counter at left-center, its heavily textured dark basalt-like surface featuring pronounced granular relief that catches the warm directional lighting from above, creating dramatic chiaroscuro modeling across its substantial mass. This primary architectural element anchors the spatial reading while a cantilevered wooden counter extension in rich walnut tones provides horizontal counterbalance, extending toward the right third of the frame. The ceiling design demonstrates masterful integration of deep teal panels framed by gold metallic strips, their intersecting geometry creating dynamic triangular and trapezoidal subdivisions that activate the overhead plane with visual rhythm and chromatic contrast. A sculptural pendant chandelier of modernist geometric character descends from the ceiling, its brass framework supporting vertical illuminated tubes that echo the linear ceiling vocabulary while providing focal illumination. The rear wall presents a tripartite composition featuring textured stone panels flanking an illuminated display niche with floating shelves that house carefully curated decorative objects including an elegant teardrop vase and small botanical arrangements. The chromatic palette operates within a sophisticated analogous harmony of warm amber, burnished gold, deep teal, charcoal gray, and rich walnut brown, unified by the pervasive golden luminosity that suggests afternoon light filtered through precious materials. An amber glass sculptural lamp at far left emits a concentrated warm glow, its organic floral form providing biomorphic counterpoint to the prevailing rectilinear geometry. The carpeted floor displays subtle geometric patterning in muted taupes and grays, grounding the composition while the textural contrast between smooth metallic surfaces, rough stone, polished wood, and soft textile creates rich tactile variety throughout the spatial envelope.
The design was developed based on the client's company name, Phoenix, and was inspired by the concept of Renaissance, with the aim of fostering corporate and cultural revitalization. In light of Phoenix's expertise in real estate, it seems prudent to incorporate natural materials, such as stones and wood, into every detail. The ceiling design has been meticulously crafted to embody the company's image, characterized by a heavy and substantial aesthetic. The railing of the atrium comprises three layers of laminated glass, masterfully crafted to create a sense of depth and dimensionality.