Shoji

Our client requested an artistic door solution between adjacent apartments that could function both as a subtle connection and a discrete division. The design needed to harmonise with the curved design language of the newly developed apartment while serving as an architectural art piece.

Drawing inspiration from traditional shoji screens - sliding doors of translucent paper on wooden lattice frames - we designed a hidden door that merges Japanese elements with futuristic aesthetics. The piece combines oak veneer, backlit Corian, Kabric textured paint, and black glass to create a sophisticated barrier that appears as an artistic installation. Following the apartment's design language of subtle curves throughout, the door becomes part of the space's fluid narrative rather than a standalone element. This approach successfully maintains the discrete separation of spaces while enabling connectivity when desired, creating an elegant solution that serves both as functional architecture and sculptural art piece.