バンクーバーにある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、コンクリートの床、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井) の写真

大阪にある広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (グレーの壁、合板フローリング、茶色い床、塗装板張りの天井、板張り壁、ベージュの天井) の写真

他の地域にある中くらいな北欧スタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、合板フローリング、暖炉なし、ベージュの床、塗装板張りの天井、壁紙、グレーの天井) の写真

After the second fallout of the Delta Variant amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in mid 2021, our team working from home, and our client in quarantine, SDA Architects conceived Japandi Home. The initial brief for the renovation of this pool house was for its interior to have an "immediate sense of serenity" that roused the feeling of being peaceful. Influenced by loneliness and angst during quarantine, SDA Architects explored themes of escapism and empathy which led to a “Japandi” style concept design – the nexus between “Scandinavian functionality” and “Japanese rustic minimalism” to invoke feelings of “art, nature and simplicity.” This merging of styles forms the perfect amalgamation of both function and form, centred on clean lines, bright spaces and light colours. Grounded by its emotional weight, poetic lyricism, and relaxed atmosphere; Japandi Home aesthetics focus on simplicity, natural elements, and comfort; minimalism that is both aesthetically pleasing yet highly functional. Japandi Home places special emphasis on sustainability through use of raw furnishings and a rejection of the one-time-use culture we have embraced for numerous decades. A plethora of natural materials, muted colours, clean lines and minimal, yet-well-curated furnishings have been employed to showcase beautiful craftsmanship – quality handmade pieces over quantitative throwaway items. A neutral colour palette compliments the soft and hard furnishings within, allowing the timeless pieces to breath and speak for themselves. These calming, tranquil and peaceful colours have been chosen so when accent colours are incorporated, they are done so in a meaningful yet subtle way. Japandi home isn’t sparse – it’s intentional. The integrated storage throughout – from the kitchen, to dining buffet, linen cupboard, window seat, entertainment unit, bed ensemble and walk-in wardrobe are key to reducing clutter and maintaining the zen-like sense of calm created by these clean lines and open spaces. The Scandinavian concept of “hygge” refers to the idea that ones home is your cosy sanctuary. Similarly, this ideology has been fused with the Japanese notion of “wabi-sabi”; the idea that there is beauty in imperfection. Hence, the marriage of these design styles is both founded on minimalism and comfort; easy-going yet sophisticated. Conversely, whilst Japanese styles can be considered “sleek” and Scandinavian, “rustic”, the richness of the Japanese neutral colour palette aids in preventing the stark, crisp palette of Scandinavian styles from feeling cold and clinical. Japandi Home’s introspective essence can ultimately be considered quite timely for the pandemic and was the quintessential lockdown project our team needed.

ハンブルクにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、コンクリートの床、グレーの床、表し梁、塗装板張りの天井) の写真

The open living spaces with spectacular vaulted timber lined ceiling.
シドニーにある高級な広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、コンクリートの床、両方向型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井) の写真

ラグジュアリーな広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (マルチカラーの壁、コンクリートの床、両方向型暖炉、コンクリートの暖炉まわり、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井、羽目板の壁) の写真

東京都下にある広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、合板フローリング、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井、壁紙) の写真

ニューヨークにあるラグジュアリーな広いカントリー風のおしゃれなLDK (コンクリートの床、塗装板張りの天井、塗装板張りの壁) の写真

撮影：小川重雄
京都にあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、合板フローリング、茶色い床、塗装板張りの天井、パネル壁) の写真

ダイニングキッチン 路地や庭に開放的な１階に対して、２、３階は大屋根に包まれたプライベートなスペースとしました。２階には大きなテーブルのある広いダイニングキッチンと、腰掛けたり寝転んだりできる「こあがり」、１段下がった「こさがり」、北庭に面した出窓ベンチといった緑を望める小さな居場所が分散しています。 写真：西川公朗

After the second fallout of the Delta Variant amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in mid 2021, our team working from home, and our client in quarantine, SDA Architects conceived Japandi Home. The initial brief for the renovation of this pool house was for its interior to have an "immediate sense of serenity" that roused the feeling of being peaceful. Influenced by loneliness and angst during quarantine, SDA Architects explored themes of escapism and empathy which led to a “Japandi” style concept design – the nexus between “Scandinavian functionality” and “Japanese rustic minimalism” to invoke feelings of “art, nature and simplicity.” This merging of styles forms the perfect amalgamation of both function and form, centred on clean lines, bright spaces and light colours. Grounded by its emotional weight, poetic lyricism, and relaxed atmosphere; Japandi Home aesthetics focus on simplicity, natural elements, and comfort; minimalism that is both aesthetically pleasing yet highly functional. Japandi Home places special emphasis on sustainability through use of raw furnishings and a rejection of the one-time-use culture we have embraced for numerous decades. A plethora of natural materials, muted colours, clean lines and minimal, yet-well-curated furnishings have been employed to showcase beautiful craftsmanship – quality handmade pieces over quantitative throwaway items. A neutral colour palette compliments the soft and hard furnishings within, allowing the timeless pieces to breath and speak for themselves. These calming, tranquil and peaceful colours have been chosen so when accent colours are incorporated, they are done so in a meaningful yet subtle way. Japandi home isn’t sparse – it’s intentional. The integrated storage throughout – from the kitchen, to dining buffet, linen cupboard, window seat, entertainment unit, bed ensemble and walk-in wardrobe are key to reducing clutter and maintaining the zen-like sense of calm created by these clean lines and open spaces. The Scandinavian concept of “hygge” refers to the idea that ones home is your cosy sanctuary. Similarly, this ideology has been fused with the Japanese notion of “wabi-sabi”; the idea that there is beauty in imperfection. Hence, the marriage of these design styles is both founded on minimalism and comfort; easy-going yet sophisticated. Conversely, whilst Japanese styles can be considered “sleek” and Scandinavian, “rustic”, the richness of the Japanese neutral colour palette aids in preventing the stark, crisp palette of Scandinavian styles from feeling cold and clinical. Japandi Home’s introspective essence can ultimately be considered quite timely for the pandemic and was the quintessential lockdown project our team needed.

他の地域にある広いラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (黒い壁、合板フローリング、薪ストーブ、漆喰の暖炉まわり、ベージュの床、塗装板張りの天井、全タイプの壁の仕上げ、ベージュの天井) の写真

大阪にある中くらいなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、合板フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床、塗装板張りの天井、塗装板張りの壁、グレーの天井) の写真

ニューヨークにあるラグジュアリーなカントリー風のおしゃれなLDK (コンクリートの床、塗装板張りの天井、塗装板張りの壁) の写真

東京23区にある中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、合板フローリング、茶色い床、塗装板張りの天井、塗装板張りの壁) の写真

バンクーバーにある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、コンクリートの床、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井) の写真

横浜にある低価格の中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、合板フローリング、暖炉なし、ベージュの床、塗装板張りの天井、塗装板張りの壁、シアーカーテン、白い天井) の写真

ダイニングキッチン 路地や庭に開放的な１階に対して、２、３階は大屋根に包まれたプライベートなスペースとしました。２階には大きなテーブルのある広いダイニングキッチンと、腰掛けたり寝転んだりできる「こあがり」、１段下がった「こさがり」、北庭に面した出窓ベンチといった緑を望める小さな居場所が分散しています。 写真：西川公朗