Rina Chinen / MARU.CHI

We aim to create architecture that gently gathers moments of joy and subtle richness in the rhythm of daily life. Rather than treating architecture as merely a beautiful form, we see it as a vessel that quietly accompanies the user's daily routine. Our designs strive to create spaces that delight the senses and feel truly comfortable for each individual client.
Sunlight is always in motion, and the color of the sky endlessly shifts between light and dark. Clouds change shape with expressive nuance, and the moon never stays in the same place for even a second. The cold winds of winter and the humid breezes of summer gently hint at the changing seasons. No matter how urban the setting, birds sing in spring and cicadas fall silent in autumn. Human life is deeply intertwined with nature, and we are always conscious of designing spaces that allow people to feel part of the natural world—even when indoors.