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It is felt that traditional Japanese homes at their most artistic, for example, should have plenty of spare room and too little rather than too much furniture, illustrating the “less is more” preference for simplicity.
Davies,Roger J. • Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations
Floating infinity pool by Herzog & De Meuron at Lake Como is largest of its kind
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‘Respecting tradition’
Yoshinori Hara, dean and professor at Kyoto University’s Graduate School of Management, says these long-standing entities, at least 100 years old, are known as ‘shinise’ – literally meaning ‘old shop’.
Hara, who worked in Silicon Valley for a decade, says that Japanese companies’ emphasis on sustainability, rather than quick ma... See more
Yoshinori Hara, dean and professor at Kyoto University’s Graduate School of Management, says these long-standing entities, at least 100 years old, are known as ‘shinise’ – literally meaning ‘old shop’.
Hara, who worked in Silicon Valley for a decade, says that Japanese companies’ emphasis on sustainability, rather than quick ma... See more
Möbius House - UNStudio
Möbius House, designed by Ben van Berkel (@ben_van_berkel) and Caroline Bos of @unstudio_architecture, is a 520 m² residence in Het Gooi, Netherlands, completed in 1998. The house’s design is inspired by the Möbius strip, featuring a continuous loop that integrates program, circulation, and struc... See more
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Yokoamicho Park, a peaceful space with gardens, earthquake memorials and a large temple.
Tom Fay • Must-See Japan (2020 Edition): The complete insider's guide to seeing the best of Japan in one trip
Design criteria: Careful and constant observation of the physical balances found in nature No prescribed formulae No regular or uniform shapes Design elements balanced in a way that looks completely natural and unforced
Andrew Juniper • Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Art of Impermanence
In Praise of Shadows
The document discusses the preference for shadows, darkness, and muted colors in Japanese culture, highlighting the beauty found in darkness, the use of shadows in architecture, art, and aesthetics.
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