IDPA Japan Design Award

KING MO Jewelry

by THE TRIANGLE.JP

Project Description

KING MO Jewelry Store was designed with the aim of transcending the conventional framework of jewelry retail, offering visitors an extraordinary spatial experience. Rather than merely providing a venue for purchasing goods, the space itself is intended to leave a lasting impression as a journey through a non-ordinary world.
At the heart of the design is the creation of a sense of "floating beyond the everyday" and "being enveloped by space." A meticulously calculated structural system stimulates visitors' senses, constructing an immersive environment. Thousands of white steel rods, integrated across the ceiling and walls, follow strict mathematical models while visually evoking an organic rhythm reminiscent of ripples in nature. This structure is not merely decorative; it serves multiple functions, including spatial segmentation, natural guidance of circulation, and control of light. Through this experience, jewelry selection is elevated into a richer, more memorable act, imparting new value to the purchasing experience itself.
As a composite store housing multiple jewelry brands, KING MO faced the challenge of respecting each brand's individuality while maintaining a coherent and unified spatial identity. The distinct areas dedicated to each brand are allowed to express their unique character, while the continuous ceiling structure seamlessly connects the entire environment. This enables visitors to move naturally through the space, intuitively grasping the distinctive features of each brand without disruption.
The material palette is deliberately minimalist, employing white steel, polished stainless steel, and transparent glass. The color scheme is rigorously unified around white and silver tones. By eliminating unnecessary ornamentation, the design focuses entirely on highlighting the inherent beauty of the jewelry pieces. In this highly restrained environment, the jewelry emerges as the true protagonist, naturally drawing the eye and enhancing the sense of preciousness.
Through its precise spatial composition and the interplay of light and form, KING MO Jewelry Store presents a new model for jewelry retail environments. By offering visitors a deeply memorable experience, the space strengthens their emotional connection to the brands and ensures that the memory of their visit endures long after they leave.

THE TRIANGLE.JP


THE TRIANGLE.JP is a design studio established in Tokyo in 2017 by Masato Kure and Masashi Ota. While focusing on spatial design as their foundation, they go beyond mere design by handling projects comprehensively from planning to implementation. With the theme of "WAKUWAKU commercial spaces (heart-stirring experiential value)," they develop a wide range of projects including commercial facilities, cultural institutions, offices, and hotels.
In 2019, they received the highest award from the Japan Interior Designers' Association (JID), and have continued to garner high recognition both domestically and internationally.
In 2021, they established a branch office in Shanghai, expanding their presence in the Asian market.
In 2022, their design for the Nanjing Deji Art Museum won over 25 global design awards, including the A' Design Award Platinum prize (Italy), iF Design Award, Red Dot Design Award, and Good Design Award.
In 2023, they hosted "TRANSBOUNDARY 01," a design exhibition event aimed at facilitating exchange between young creators from Japan and China.
Currently, they continue to actively engage in projects both in Japan and abroad, constantly expanding the possibilities of commercial spaces.

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