Japan-based curiosity has just completed a spa boutique called 'mars the salon' in aoyama, japan, located next to the nezu museum garden. the salon's interior is based on a rhythm of vertical light and shadow strokes which create a linear visual pattern throughout the space. these vertical forms are inspired by 'torii', which are gates leading into a shrine which marks the division between the physical and mental worlds.
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