Under the pressure and expectations of today’s society, Hikikomori remains in his safe space, where he feels most comfortable being alone.

The Pole dancer’s passion for dancing defines her every move, only when dancing through space, can she express her most inner thoughts and can she feel comfortable to be herself.

In order to provide both characters with a comfortable living environment, the space entails a small, private and dark core, acting as the structural backbone of the construction, surrounded by a continuous open space.

Moving through the continuous open space using the thin and shaking platforms and carefully placed poles, the dancer and the structure itself can find stability and safety in the massive and rigid volume of the Hikikomori.

Shielded from any intrusive gaze but still feeling the dancer’s presence, Hikikomori can satisfy his curiosity by opening up his shell and stepping out of his comfort.