Essensabi

"Essensabi"

This word is combined with the “Essen” of "Essence" and the "-sabi" of "WABI-SABI", which represents an appreciation of the imperfect beauty of nature.



This project is situated in the center of the bustling urban area. The building sits as an elegant sculpture, and the quiet ambiance is just like the warm light in the chaos.



Due to the busy streets nearby, the entrance is recessed at an angle, avoiding the clutter of Feng Shui and providing customers with a small space to collect themselves and reset their mind before entering the store.



In the space, it returns to its basics to adapt to the original base for layout. Even if the staircase is exposed, it is not deliberately covered or hidden, showcasing a beauty that is though not perfectly precise, but inclusive. The long rectangular site utilizes walls and islands, combining with different curves and arcs, to link up the graceful softness of the space. It's like an embrace of nature, with the gurgling water having harmonious and smooth strolls in the space.



Here, uneven shapes are not considered as mistakes. The clay-colored, grainy paint is chosen to show fine textures and to express the gentle posture of the props. The irregular mirrors on the walls are like small pools, reflecting changes in different corners of the space. The unprocessed dead wood and raw stones are placed to keep design elements and materials to a minimum. Returning to the essence, it resembles an art gallery, purely showcasing the characteristics of the products, which allows the visuals to appear naturally.



The space is appropriately left blank, not only providing comfortable circulations but also leaving unfinished imagination. It awaits the different lights and shadows of every minute, and the daily passage of time will constantly regenerate new changes for it.