"Un lieu, c’est l’aboutissement du travail du temps et de la nature."

- Kengo Kuma -

From A Pattern language

"The spots which are the most inviting, are those high enough to give people a vantage point, and low enough to put them in action."

- Stair seats -

"When plate glass windows became possible, people thought that they would put us more directly in touch with nature. In fact, they do the opposite."

- Small panes -

"A place where people can sit lazily, legitimately, be on view, and watch the world go by." "People like to watch the street."

- Stair seats and Street cafe -