![]() A traditional Japanese concept, it has become widely accepted in the West when it started being adopted by celebrities. The main idea is that one must learn to accept the world as it is, and not dwell on perfection to avoid stress and disappointment. Wabi-Sabi essentially refers to finding beauty in imperfection. In the hectic, loud, and stressful era of modernity and technology, incorporating “Ma” into the interior design can give you some much-needed quiet and peace, and create a haven, something a home should be. This is a design style where designers create the natural form of all the items and furniture in a room while maintaining and creating negative space. Ma serves a dual purpose: making a seamless transition between functional and transitionary. ![]() It is more about the “nothingness” and less about the clutter and structure. On a philosophical level, this is the silence in between words or the space that exists in between. Ma, which means the void, refers to negative space in the room. These are unique to Japanese interiors and are both philosophical approaches and practical concepts. Notions such as Ma, Wabi-Sabi and Shakkei, are unique concepts to Japanese interior designs, with strong cultural ties to their context. ![]() Blending the home with nature, it’s a great point for anyone who wishes to elevate their design thinking and find unique concepts. Whether we speak of Zen, the quiet and serene design philosophy, or something more profound like kintsugi, the idea of accepting and emphasising imperfections, or even in the more pragmatic notions, such as the Genkan, the customary place where you remove shoes before proceeding indoors, Japanese interiors revolves around its deep roots in tradition, living clean, minimalism, balance, family, culture, and nature. This is not only limited to traditional design concepts but also contemporary ones, Japan being an ever-flowing cultural and creative hub of the world Intrinsically complex, multi-layered, and timeless, Japanese design still shapes and inspires us today. It is difficult to underestimate the contribution that the Japanese have had on design. It was this mix of Scottish and Japanese architecture that the judges were most enthusiastic about.īuilt simply and affordably we are proud of it and its award.Japanese interior design are among the most historically impactful and significant design concepts and theories ever. The house was designed whilst living and working in Japan (2007) and as a Scottish - Japanese practice a number of Japanese themes were adopted. In winter under floor heating is proving comfortable and efficient space heating while top-up heating is provided by a wood burning stove. The result is that in spring, summer and autumn, while the sun is high enough, the house requires no heating. Some of the fashionable “eco-bling” products were rejected in favour of these passive solar techniques, in addition local, recycled and recyclable materials were specified throughout and the house is super insulated. To the South, to the lane, a large glazed 1st floor corner window brings South light and warmth diagonally through a double height space onto the concrete floor, used for its thermal mass. It succeeds by turning its back on the lane to protect privacy while to the East and the garden a 5.5mx2.4m opening to the garden opens the house up to early morning sun, starting the heating cycle. Built on a small brown-field site, formerly a mechanic’s garage, on a back lane this congested and overlooked nature required a careful balance between privacy and getting sunshine and solar energy into the house. In April it won the “Best Small Project” award from the EAA, a chapter of the RIAS and has been shortlisted for a Saltire Housing Award – Scotland’s most prestigious award for housing. In 2009 new practice Konishi Gaffney Architects completed their own self built house and studio in Portobello, Edinburgh.
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