For Coordonné’s 40th anniversary special collection, we were honored to collaborate with the iconic Barcelona-based wallpaper brand to create a bold and meaningful design. Drawing from Japanese tradition, we chose the theme of the 

Geisha sought to reinterpret it in a way that was both authentic and innovative.

Hiroshi deliberately avoided clichéd or overly traditional Japanese visuals, rejecting the trend of imitative “Japanese-inspired” designs that flood the market. Instead, the project required a deep cultural understanding, focusing on creating a design that genuinely respected and reimagined Japanese heritage.

The Geisha was reinterpreted through a modern lens, blending traditional elegance with contemporary edge. The design depicts the Geisha as if her image were printed on paper and pasted onto a raw concrete wall, evoking the urban energy of graffiti art. This approach fuses the grace of Japanese aesthetics with the boldness of street art, resulting in a wallpaper design that is both strikingly modern and deeply rooted in cultural tradition.

The Geisha wallpaper serves as a dialogue between history and modernity, perfectly aligning with Coordonné’s legacy of innovation in design. It celebrates the fusion of timeless cultural elements with creative reinvention, honoring the past while looking toward the future.

We are proud to have contributed to Coordonné’s milestone collection, crafting a design that merges culture, history, and artistry into a truly unique piece.