PROJECT STORIES

Work, and the thinking behind it

Across Airbnb, residential, and office projects, these stories show the kinds of issues a space had and how they were organized into a clearer direction.

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Stories

A reading view into real projects

Instead of showing only finished photos, FORMA organizes projects as short stories about what needed to be solved and how decisions were made.

Selected Works

Project stories

Each built project shown across Airbnb, home, and office work is listed below. The detail pages remain available from the original site and can still be switched with the language toggle.

Airbnb project 1

Airbnb Design / Shibuya, Tokyo

A space that stands out in the listing grid

Premium Plan

A project balancing atmosphere, cost, and guest experience so the property feels distinct both in photos and in person.

Airbnb project 3

Airbnb Design / Shibuya, Tokyo

Creating a clear atmosphere with an IKEA-led setup

Premium Plan

A lower-budget project organized through color, spacing, and restraint so the room still feels intentional in listing photos.

Airbnb project 2

Airbnb Design / Shibuya, Tokyo

Balancing guest count and comfort in a small footprint

Premium Plan

A compact one-room layout planned to feel less crowded while still supporting the required guest capacity.

Airbnb project 4

Airbnb Design / Shibuya, Tokyo

Designing for easier operations after opening

Premium Plan

A project that considers guest flow, storage, and restocking so the room stays usable and composed after launch.

Home project 1

Home Design

A home shaped for daily ease and quiet clarity

Styling / Direction

A residential case organized through furniture placement, material tone, and lighting so everyday use feels smoother and calmer.

Home project 2

Home Design

A renovation that protects a sense of breathing room

Interior Direction

A home where tone, materials, and visual rhythm were aligned to create a cleaner and more lasting atmosphere.

Office project 1

Office Design

A reception space that works for visitors and daily use

Direction Plan

An office example built around brand impression at first glance without losing everyday practicality for the team.

Office project 2

Office Design

Making meetings easier and more natural

Direction Plan

A meeting space where conversation flow, comfort, and material consistency were brought into better balance.

What We Hear

Questions we hear often

Projects differ, but the moments where people get stuck often sound surprisingly similar.

VOICE 01

The photos look fine, but bookings do not follow

For Airbnb spaces, appearance alone is not enough. The property also has to communicate who it is for and feel easy to use in practice.

VOICE 02

I do not know what to change first

Once the problem is broken into layout, storage, materials, lighting, or circulation, the next move usually becomes easier to see.

VOICE 03

A proposal alone is not enough to move the project

Especially in Airbnb and office work, ordering, installation, and on-site coordination are part of what makes the design actually happen.

VOICE 04

I want it to look good without becoming harder to use

Long-term satisfaction comes from protecting both atmosphere and usability at the same time.

Talk to us

If these stories feel close to your situation, let's talk

Whether the project is an Airbnb, a home, or an office, you can reach out even before the direction is fully decided.

We can support only the planning stage, only the direction stage, or stay involved through implementation.