Kyoto Residence
Details
| CATEGORY | RESIDENCE |
|---|---|
| LOCATION | Kyoto-fu |
| TAGS | ResidenceJapaneseJapandi |
Concept
Kyoto is the ancient capital of Japan and the city with the most historical buildings. Many regulations exist for building renovation and construction to protect its appearance. In this context, we were also asked to renovate an old private house in one of the areas designated as a preservation district for traditional buildings in Kyoto City. The design was based on a method often used in Japanese houses to allow natural light to enter the house, and the collaboration of trees and plants pruned by a gardener to create a beautiful seasonal landscape and the Shirakawa River running behind the house creates a unique Wabi-Sabi space. Each piece of custom-made furniture is a collaboration with craftsmen from all over Japan, and is made entirely of first-class materials that can coexist for hundreds of years with the centuries-old house.
