The idea that the greatest retreat is within the world and that the best delicacy is handmade seems simple, but Sozo embodies this profound concept. Abiding humbly behind a low-key storefront within the bustling city center,those at Sozo are diligently preparing exquisite food by hand for the people of the world. By affiliation with this idea, both overt and implied, Sozo’s design admits diners into an atmosphere entirely different than the average Japanese building, where a change of perspective in how space is regarded allows for a progression from culture to commerce.

Aesthetics of Appearance and Essence Appearance and essence are the two elements with constituting value combined together to form a mutual relationship through space and design. To explore the profound meaning of appearance and essence, and use the pen of design to depict the characteristics of the space and give unique life to the space, feeling, and increasing the mood as time goes on, this is the “aesthetics of appearance and essence”. Ahead Design pursues the subtlest resonance between appearance and essence. Except for stunning the eye, a space with spirit can extend a lingering charm with particular character. A good design explores this essence and polishes the polishes value of the space —— not only the stylized beauty, but also touching on thought and response. Ahead Design gets to the core of the matter and explores the essence of the space. From there, we begin to design. About us Since its founding in 2007, Ahead Design has increased the value and depth of space through a flexible cultural code, successfully providing innovative strategies and business models for clients and integrating the characteristics of the space to develop a competitive advantage. We offer unlimited space pattern possibilities via our interdisciplinary team. In order to realize the multiplicities and particularities of a space, Ahead Design recruits professional and expert interior designers, as well as marketing plan, graphic design, and art and culture elites, and also collaborates with Zhiwei Engineering to build a powerful team with flexible organization, specialized areas of expertise, and consistent concepts. We design innovative and exquisite new atmospheres for residences, entertainment spaces, office spaces, public spaces, and commercial spaces, and go even further to offer comprehensive plans for furniture design, lamp design, product design, and Graphic Design to improve the overall unity and value of the space. When executing individual projects, we insist on: • Thoroughly and carefully considering the space application strategy for the client • Smoothing the usage behavior of the space in relation to its intended purpose • Creating an inspiring and innovative new vision