Ma concept (間): conscious void as luxury. Hinoki — sacred cypress, lemon-pine aroma, CRI>98. Washi-Tex: plastic strength + paper tactility, hidden OLED. Shadow as material: In'ei Raisan. Speaking Stone: capacitive sensors under stone. Photoluminescent resins: night Neo-Noir mode.
Hinoki and Light: Scent of Architecture
Solid hinoki — sacred cypress, phytoncides + lemon-pine aroma with humidity rise. Cortisol ↓. 'Olfactory Zen Zone'.
Fine even grain → razor-sharp edges. Hand polishing instead of lacquer. Hidden LED CRI>98 behind slats — diffused sun effect.
Washi-Tex: Smart Paper
Mulberry fibres + polymers at molecular level. Handmade paper tactility, plastic strength. Fire/moisture resistant.
Hidden OLED beneath surface: information appears through fibres. Shoji with adjustable transparency.
Shadow as Material (In'ei Raisan)
Shadow = primary building material. Dark niches, recessed channels, matte 'blackened silver'. Mystery + security.
'Light Islands' only at interaction points. Rest of Ma = velvety twilight. Shadow as navigator.