The design was clear from the start of the build—restrained, thoughtful, and rooted in Japanese spatial sensibility.

But clarity on paper doesn’t always guarantee clarity on site. It’s a dialogue between vision and constraint—between what is imagined and what is possible.

As a designer, every space presents a new conversation between form, function, and intent. 

With a small apartment, the limitations start before you even step into the space. The walls dictate constraints. The square footage sets expectations. 

Conventional thinking tells you that small means compromise.

I disagree.