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I believe that tiles are 'building materials that design space'.



The entrance is the place that determines the first impression of a home.

This time, I worked on the wall of an entrance.

I used LIXIL's Slender Mirror.

These tiles are characterized by the unique transparency of glass and a sharp, three-dimensional feel.

Once completed, downlights will illuminate the wall, creating a space that shows different expressions during the day and at night.

Even in the same entrance, the impression changes significantly depending on the combination of materials and light.

I love this 'moment when a space is being completed'.


Due to the layout, it was necessary to insert processed tiles.

They could be placed at the top.

They could also be placed at the bottom.

Neither is wrong.
Usually, I don't think there is a right place to put them.

However, I believe that the only mistake is the process of placing them there without thinking.

That is precisely why the final decision rests with the craftsman.

I placed the processed tiles at the bottom.

The reason is that downlights were scheduled to be installed on this wall.

People's eyes are naturally drawn to light.

When looking at the wall illuminated by the lights, I want people to feel the original beauty of the tiles as much as possible.

With that in mind, I avoided processing the areas where eyes are likely to gather and placed the cut pieces at the bottom.

Once finished, it might not even be noticed.

But it is the accumulation of those 'unnoticed decisions' that creates the perfection of the entire space.


Tiles are building materials that enhance spatial value.

Tiles are things that decorate buildings, shops, rooms, and entrances.
I consider tiles to be things that enhance the value of a space.

How will the shadows appear?

Where will people's eyes be drawn?

Only after thinking about these things do tiles become a part of the space.

It is about the people spending time in that space feeling, 'This is somehow comfortable,' or 'I love this house.'

Bringing out the charm of the design even further through construction.

Blueprints contain dimensions and specifications.

However, there are many things on-site that cannot be decided by drawings alone.

How the light enters.

The texture of the tiles.

How the joints look.

The line of sight when actually standing there.

I believe it is important to carry out construction while thinking about each of these things.