Inkognito

Project idea

This project presents a concept-driven interior space designed as a crime-themed bookstore pavilion. It merges narrative design with spatial experience, immersing visitors in a mysterious journey through investigative phases. The aim is to create an engaging environment where books are not just displayed but become clues in a larger story. The project explores how interior architecture can evoke suspense, curiosity, and discovery through texture, lighting, and thematic zoning.

Project description

The project consists of a series of interconnected interior zones, including an entrance, ticketing area, administrative space, crime scene phases, and a final decision zone. Each space maintains a consistent mysterious atmosphere but is distinguished by unique materials and textures. The spatial narrative guides visitors through a crime-solving experience, using glass partitions, lighting, and symbolic clues embedded in books. The exterior is covered in mirrors, blending the pavilion into its surroundings while concealing the mystery within.

Technical information

The project is constructed using modular lightweight partitions, including multiple glass walls with visible red fingerprints that act as narrative elements. Select interior walls are movable, allowing the layout to shift and enhance the mystery experience. The structure incorporates track systems for sliding or pivoting wall panels, concealed lighting for dramatic emphasis, and a mirrored exterior skin that reflects the surroundings. Materials include tempered glass, polished metal, matte black finishes, and textured surfaces to support the thematic atmosphere. The design also integrates coded signage, minimal furnishings, and embedded clues to support interactivity.