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A sophisticated and unique penthouse where you can experience the sensation of ‘floating’ above the Osaka sky
Kajima-Takamatsu Joint Venture / Nozomi Zama (Za Design Inc)
Lokalizacja
Yodogawa, Osaka (Japan)
Architecture/Design
Kajima-Takamatsu Joint Venture / Nozomi Zama (Za Design Inc)
Material
DEKTON
Aplication
Bathroom wall, kitchen worktop
End date
2024
Customer
Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp.
Contractor
Kajima-Takamatsu Joint Venture
Kolor
Nilium, Khalo
Grubość
8 mm, 12 mm
Zdjęcia
Nacasa & Partners
In the penthouse of an exclusive skyscraper in Jūsō, an Osaka district undergoing a transformation, Nozomi Zama has created a high-design haven. Organic shapes and sophistication are key to this project, with unique details such as the gradient in the kitchen furniture, the artwork that dominates the ceiling of the living room, the upholstered corner overlooking the breathtaking view, or the sculptural island. All of this makes the project highly imaginative in itself, but its workmanship is even more atypical when one considers the country in which it is set, Japan.
“In terms of traffic flow, curves modulate the path in a naturally relaxed way, but many Japanese flats are built to standard specifications to avoid waste, and the use of curves increases costs. But if you use them, the light gradient is very beautiful, and if you install a material called ‘sazanami’, you get the same light reflected in a diffused way and it looks like a water surface,” explains the professional behind Za Design Inc.
Dekton Nilium, a warm white perfect for the oneiric kitchen
Zama’s aim was to create a place where you feel like you are floating, “a world that no one has ever seen before, where you can experience the swaying and shimmering of the Yodo River in front of you, as well as the sky and light stretching out from the 39th floor”. To achieve this, Zama designed a light and airy interior in which Dekton Nilium played a key role.
For the rest of the elements in the bathroom, the material of choice was Dekton Laurent, a colour reminiscent of Port Laurent natural stone. Its surface texture creates a play of shades that enhance the contrast of its tones, while its golden veins dominate the space and bring warmth to its dark, cold background, which gives depth to the whole.
The warm white of this matt colour, overlaid with a subtle sheen, was perfect for creating the ‘floating’ feel the professional wanted. “The free-form silhouette was easy to cut and the joints were not noticeable. It is also easy to maintain, so I felt it was the best material for the kitchen worktop,” admits Zama. “In Japan, it’s common to create a storage space under the worktop, but since we didn’t do that, we were able to create a free-form shape that looks like an object when viewed from the living room.”
Dekton Khalo for an artistic, ‘wild’ and exciting bathroom look
In the private area, which comprises the master bedroom and en-suite bathroom, the colours are muted and take centre stage, creating the perfect haven for resting... and dreaming. “In the bathroom, I wanted to create a space with a special feel, so I chose Dekton Khalo for the wall, whose bold pattern I fell in love with; I gave it the prominence of a piece of art that could be seen from the bedroom. It’s just a great material that has a wild feel, as if the rock has been carved, but also exudes a sense of luxury,” recalls Zama.
“Above all, I wanted the bathroom to be exciting,” insists the designer, and she has certainly achieved her goal in this glass space, which merges with the master bedroom and becomes an exclusive place to relax in this spectacular home.