The Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-sabi is based on the idea of beauty of imperfection. This old complicated concept comes from Zen Buddhism thus sharing its characteristics like austerity and communication with nature. Wabi-sabi is all about asymmetry, modesty, and simplicity – nothing polished, nothing glittered, just enjoy the real textures and looks. Wabi-sabi styles pairs...
Ultra-Minimalist White House On A Narrow Lot
Japanese designers are famous for their talent to mix functionality and cool design because rationality is in their philosophy and lifestyle. Japanese design brand Muji designed this narrow three-storey house in Tokyo. Like its products, the house is about the concept of simplicity, maximizing the available space and its functions. The challenge was that the...
House with 9-Cars Garage and Lamborghini in the Living Room
This project has started with following request: “I want a 9 car garage and be able to enjoy viewing one of them in the living room.” Besides that the client wanted a tall tree in the living room too. Takuya Tsuchida, the architect of the KRE House, managed to fulfill both requestes. The site for...
House by a Quiet River Deep in the Mountain with Cool Floor Plan
This house by a quiet river, deep in the mountains is designed to be connected to this landscape. It is divided into two wings, with the hole-shaped terrace in between serving to connect the wood in the back of the house with the woods on the opposite bank. There are many artificial pools that are...
Modern Japanese Inspired House Design – Zen Garden House
David Jay Weiner, Architects, P.C. was founded with a focus on design and planning with the intention of providing quality architectural services. Their project in the town of Crestone, Colorado is one of examples of their high quality works. With population of 800 people, Crestone become an enclave of spiritual retreats in a past few...
Small Apartment Design in Modern and Minimal Style by BAKOKO
The transformation of this “mansion” apartment on the outskirts of Tokyo is a great example of adaptation of post-war housing stock into not only affordable but also comfortable accommodation. Mansion apartments are usually very small rented to a single occupant. This apartment is a 400 square feet space with modern minimal environment where owners could...