KIMAE / EKME

"KIMAE" derives from the Greek kŷma, meaning "wave." The name refers to continuous motion, the alternating rhythm of surfaces, and the wave-like play of light. KIMAE unites the dynamism of the sea with the harmonious repetition of the flu-tes found in ancient cannelured columns. "EKME" derives from the Greek aikhmē, meaning spearhead, arrowhead, or blade. The name alludes to the tension between strength and refinement. The formal character of EKME simultane-ously evokes the taut symmetry of spear points and the clean geometry of contemporary facades.