“The fundamental concept, the idea that underpins this kitchen, is to conceal it using two elements, because the kitchen, in contrast, is always full of so many objects: hiding it by means of wooden shelves and white storage units. To create greater space, for a particular visual impression: to create something different from other kitchens, basically.

We called it Qi, which means bowl or container in Japanese, but also wood. So the Qi concept describes both the white storage unit and the wooden shelves: in a single word."