Japanese minimalism
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Project • By IDEOLOGIST • Hotels
Ikiru Hotel: Harmonious Renovation Project
Ikiru Hotel is a visionary renovation project by IDEOLOGIST, inspired by Japanese aesthetics and the philosophy of aikido — "the path to harmony." Located on the scenic Black Sea coast, the hotel sits amidst a stunning natural landscape of sea, mountains, and forest, and was designed to complement its surroundings rather than dominate them.
Sophie Stepanova
Sophie Stepanova
The architecture is minimalist yet powerful, drawing inspiration from the simple lines and geometry of traditional men's kimono patterns. A signature element is the use of rectangular bands that wrap around the building like draped fabric, creating a dynamic play of light and shadow while enhancing privacy for guests. Additionally, the cascading, wave-li... More
Project • By Studio Hazeldean • Apartments
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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... More
Project • By Studio Hazeldean • Apartments
Paris Minimal
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.
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News • News • 1 Nov 2022
Lonely Mouth by FRANK Architecture takes a minimalist yet lively approach to interior of lively Japanese eatery
Taking a lively approach to the interior design of a restaurant serving Japanese favourites, ‘Lonely Mouth’ by Frank Architecture features deliberate design interventions to create a warm yet mood environment. The project name of Lonely Mouth comes from the word ‘Kuchisabishii,’ a uniquely Japanese word that literally means ‘When you’re not hungry, but you eat because your mouth is lonely.’
Chris Amat
Working with a limited budget, the designers were inspired by Japanese minimalism, using existing materials and design elements where possible while layering in new textures.
Chris Amat
The dining room area includes raked plaster, brown velvet corduroy upholstery, and wa... More
Project • By 279 concept studio • Hotels
The Mutis hotel with Japanese aesthetics
The concept hotel "Mutis" located in Indonesia. This project represents our search for combinations of different stylistic directions. We experimented a lot with geometric shapes, materials and furniture.
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Project concept creation took about 2 months.One of the ideas of this project was to give people the opportunity to feel like a part of nature through location, natural materials, colors, art objects and interaction of plants with interior and architecture.We used artistic plaster in the interior, polished concrete on the floor, custom metal and wood panels on the walls.
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News • News • 26 Mar 2021
Yuomori Onsen and Spa fuses minimalist Japanese aesthetics with local materials
In the middle of Bangkok City, Sixseven Studio (67s) has completed a new urban retreat that offers authentic Japanese onsen and Thai massage. The building comprises two parts: an old apartment building and new building, separating the function of onsen and spa treatment facilities.
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The bridging of old and new is inspired by Kintsugi, a Japanese art of repairing broken pottery. The result is a modern Japanese minimalist aesthetic fused with local materials.
W Workspace
The key challenge of the project is the narrow nature of the plot. In the heart of Bangkok CBD, the site is surrounded by tall dense buildings on all sides. 67s found a design solution with the insertion of various courtyards that allow for natura... More
Project • By VOLA • Wellness Centres
Aman Kyoto
Aman Kyoto represents the fruition of a beautiful landscape first conceived as the garden of a textile museum. Whimsical stone pathways curve gently along the forest floor, and stone slabs blanketed in moss serve as the foundations for the resort's architecture. The secluded grounds are part of what was an artistic community that gave rise to the revered Rinpa school of painting some 400 years ago, and are within easy reach of Kyoto’s most important sites, including the stunning golden temple, Kinkakuji. More