Japanese-Inspired Interior Design with Wood

Overview

“First, I will explain to you the relationship between wood and Japan. Next, I will show you the language and concepts that inspire me, delving into traditional and contemporary Japanese architecture. The beauty of the simple, the poetry of light, the harmony of nature, the abstract, the imperfection within a modular system or game, the concept of "ma", the continuous space, the void, the parts that form a everything…”

In this video lesson Roman Izquierdo Bouldstridge addresses the topic: japanese architecture, which is part of the Domestika online course: Japanese-Inspired Interior Design with Wood. Learn to design spaces inspired by Japanese architecture with wood as the central element.

Partial transcription of the video

“Japanese Architecture In this lesson, we'll talk about the Japanese inspiration. From the very beginning, Japanese architecture has always been a response to the humid climate in the country. That is, the priority of its whole architecture is ventilation. It's also a response to fire hazards and typhoons. The fact that their houses are elevated from the ground allows air to pass through. The fact that the covers are made of straw and very heavy is the reason why typhoons don't affect their structural stability. By the same token, these wooden structures are able to adapt to significant seis...”

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Course summary for: Japanese-Inspired Interior Design with Wood

• Level: Beginner
• 97% positive reviews (76)
• 2683 students
• 4 units
• 13 lessons (2h 5m)
• 12 downloads

• Category

  Architecture & Spaces

• Areas

  Interior Architecture, Interior Decoration, Interior Design, Spatial Design