Examples of our designs
Architecture
After a tree has been cut down, our ability to resurrect the wood by incorporating it for use in buildings is something that we find completely enchanting.
Our wooden architectural designs of wooden architectures seek to expose and highlight the natural beauty of wood.
While we specialize in the design of regional and traditional wooden-framed structures, we also aspire to fuse the ancestral wisdom with modern technology. Wooden architecture provides housing that is comfortable, durable and environmentally friendly.
Japanese Garden
People have an innate desire to be close to the nature. The garden provides a space to connect with nature, which is important to heal and relax the mind.
Because we perform both the architecture and landscape design, an essential component of our work is to include in our plans how to best optimize the harmony between the building and nature, as well as how to view the garden from your home.
A traditional Japanese garden serves to create harmony with the local environment, culture and nature itself. Our designs exploit the synergy between ancient Japanese style and the very best design ideas from around the world.
Lighting
Now-a-days, how many people can appreciate the beautiful moonlight with the bright lighting within a room?
Our lighting designs are based on the idea of “In Praise of Shadows”, which is an essay on Japanese aesthetics. It basically states the importance of seeking beauty in the shadow rather than the light, as the shadow emphasizes the beauty of the light.
We aim to create an atmosphere in our living spaces and gardens that exemplifies the foundations of Japanese aesthetics.
Craftsmanship
For over 1000 years, craftsmen in Japan have carried on the tradition of learning from their ancestors towards the optimization of their skills and techniques in creating products such as wooden frameworks,
stone paving, tiles, walls, bamboo fences,, and fittings, to name a few. Each product requires its own specialist, and includes its own aesthetics.
product has requires its own specialist to create, and has includes their its own aesthetics.
Water Feature
According to the site topography, we can design a water feature, stream, and pond. We can integrate a water circulation system that incorporates the use of naturally occurring bacteria to purify the water. To create additional sensory experiences, we can control the stream slope, stone location, width, and water amount to create a beautiful stream sound. To artificially create a natural stream is one of the most important techniques what that we have learnt from our ancestors.
Stone Feature
Careful placement of stone lanterns, water basins, scenic stones, and pagodas, is used to accent the landscape. Chiseled by hand, the inclusion of such rustic with time, moss-covered stone, will create a harmony with the landscape.
Moss Garden
Moss can grow everywhere in the world where water exists. The soil selection, mist irrigation system, and a bowl-shaped topography where moisture can accumulate are the key factors for the growth of moss. We carefully research which local moss and plants might be the most suitable for each garden.
Thatched Roof
A thatched roof is one of the most beautiful of roof structures, and serves as a reminder of a rural landscape, that is fully harmonized with nature. The roof is also
functionally excellent in terms of offering waterproofing, breathability and insulation. Its lifespan is approximately 20-30 years under Japanese weather conditions.
Corridor Bridge
A corridor bridge, which serves to connect living spaces, provides the best viewing location of the garden, and so is a great place to also connect with nature.
A popular idea is to create a stream under the corridor bridge so that people walking above it can enjoy the visual aesthetics of the garden while hearing the calming sound of the stream.
Overhanging Structures
An overhanging structure supported by horizontal pillars and vertical beams, can be built using the traditional techniques that have been passed down so that the structure is able to withstand repeated earthquakes.
An essential prerequisite is a strong soil structure. There is no need to use a large amount of concrete, or to dig the land, and the structure can be easily maintained, and is structurally is beautiful.
Moon Gazing
Once upon a time, people all over the world used to enjoy staring at the moon. In modern times, people are unfortunately forgetting this beautiful habit.
We calculate the moon orbit and research the ideal angle and timing for moon gazing from a house or a garden, to create the perfect spot to do so. Constructing a pond to catch the moon’s reflection is also possible to enhance the experience.
Planting Plan
Planting is one of the most important factors in creating an authentic Japanese garden. However, there are many countries with climates that are unsuitable for maple, pine, and cherry blossoms.
We research for plants that can be used as alternatives to the
plants traditionally found in a Japanese garden. The result is an unique Japanese garden that is conducive to the vernacular setting.