Japanese interior

A strikingly minimal gallery-like space, in a listed building, referencing the tanneries of Dickensian London. Dan Hazeldean Once surrounded by the leather tanneries of Dickensian Whitechapel, this artisan dwelling was originally built as a lodge for a tanner and his family. Designed in 1864 by pioneering architect Henry Roberts and now Grade 2 listed, the lodge gives a rare insight into architecture now scarce in east London. Part derelict by the 1970’s and threatened with demolition, the building was saved, but most original features were removed and modernised. This gave us the freedom during our redesign, to strip out these additions, and reveal the underlying listed structure. Dan Hazeldean We challenged ourselves t... En savoir plus

A city retreat inspired by Japanese simplicity and minimalism. Old oak doors on a cobbled back street in Paris, lead up a winding wooden staircase to a dark dusty apartment, uninhabited for nine years.Studio Hazeldean transformed this into a calm oasis in the heart of the bustling city. Dan Hazeldean The design was based on Shibui - subtle understated beauty, and Kanso - simplicity. We used a restrained palette of materials to unify the space and create flow through the apartment. Dan Hazeldean In the bedroom a partition creates a concealed walk-in wardrobe. The simple plywood bed plinth with integral side tables was custom made for the space.Blown glass pendants hover beside the bed for delicate contrast. Dan Hazeldean... En savoir plus

The construction plan dealt with layout changes and interior design in a duplex apartment in a new apartment building. The original layout included a living room with kitchen, a dining area on the lower floor and three bedrooms in the attic with a generous terrace. The original solution from the developer did not suit the clients, in addition, they demanded to place the main social space in the attic to the terrace. From the original design, only the staircase remained, everything else was rearranged. The corridors were eliminated, two comfortable bathrooms were designed, and the entire upper floor was rearranged so that all rooms had access to the terrace. The staircase, as a wooden element, opens directly into the living room and its morp... En savoir plus

Nestled within the lush tropical gardens in the Garden City, the 3,500 sqft residence boasts the elements of a Japanese ryokan. For the homeowners who are passionate admirers of the Japanese culture, the brief was precise at best – to create a modern ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) with a Scandinavian touch. The result is a cohesive space that is complimented by a fluid motion of poetic encounters, each defined by the bespoke feature walls that were skilfully handcrafted by sister company IN-EXPAT. Every feature in this apartment is as meticulous in its detailing as its functions. En savoir plus