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Balancing Act

“My design philosophy is based on the continuous search for clarity communicated via the built environment, [which encompasses] brief fulfilment in spatial planning, material selection, environmental relationship, structural honesty and the sensory reactions [manifested in the space],” shares Akira Kita, director at Ong & Ong Architects. To him, good design ties the user’s vision to the present context while ensuring

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