The design of Takeen is inspired by its natural bamboo surroundings. This design integrates plant morphology, particularly bamboo, with its functional requirements to create a sustainable, organic enclave for respite from the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur. The biomimetic design emerged from the mathematical interpretation of leaf and branching patterns found in plants. As the entrance, bar, and kitchen walls slowly bifurcate and converge, light cascades down its sinuous form, producing an experience of bamboos intrinsic nature that is unique to Takeen.

The Office for Design Evolution (ODE) was founded by Dr. Kody Kato in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The company name refers to an evolutionary design process, which combines architecture, material studies, evolutionary biology, engineering, and the environment, in unconventional ways to enhance the way we live, work and experience space. Dr. Kato received a Doctor of Architecture degree in Performance oriented design with a focus in structural engineering and mathematical biology. He has over 15 years of international experience. While completing his dissertation, he studied and worked under the direction of Dr. Ken Yeang in Kuala Lumpur and Byoungsoo Cho in Seoul where he applied his integrated research in architecture, engineering and mathematical biology to international projects of various scales. Through these theoretical and practical experiences, he developed an approach called Creative Engineering to form relationships between people, material, buildings, nature and the environment.

The Office for Design Evolution (ODE) was founded by Dr. Kody Kato in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The company name refers to an evolutionary design process, which explores the intersection of architecture, material studies, engineering, nature and the environment to enhance the way we experience space. ODE's process has led to the design of furniture, exhibition spaces and buildings that seamlessly integrate materials and natural systems with the environment. The firm and its founder have received recognition from numerous international award committees.