Firstly, by setting the carved wall and utilizing the character of the smoke – that is pulled to walls – they induce it to the exhaust outlet on the ceiling. Secondly, by setting the fan between the ashtray and the exhaust outlet, the second hand smoke and the one from people’s mouth are quickly drawn in.
With those measures, the smoke is immediately cleared out from user’s breathing area.


Smoking room Grand Tree Musashikosugi, Kanagawa, Japan
Program: smoking room
Architects: Hiroyuki Ogawa Architects (Hiroyuki Ogawa, Erika Okamoto)
Contractor: Bamboo Media
Area: 12 sqm
Completion: 2014

The handle that could win the Compasso d'Oro
How can design speak of care? This handle goes beyond its primary function and rediscovers the symbolic value of design.