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.

A cozy reading nook with deep storage benches is tucked away just off the main living space. Its own operable windows bring in plenty of natural light, although the anglerfish-like wall mounted reading lamp is a welcome addition. Photography: Andrew Pogue Photography.

Triple-glazed windows by Unilux and reclaimed fir cladding on interior walls.
シアトル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 (コンクリートの床、ライブラリー、茶色い壁、茶色い床、板張り壁、ルーバー天井) の写真

フェニックスにある小さなサンタフェスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (コンクリートの床、表し梁、板張り壁) の写真

Mit dem Anspruch unter Berücksichtigung aller Anforderungen der Bauherren die beste Wohnplanung für das vorhandene Grundstück und die örtliche Umgebung zu erstellen, entstand ein einzigartiges Gebäude. Drei klar ablesbare Baukörper verbinden sich in einem mittigen Erschließungskern, schaffen Blickbezüge zwischen den einzelnen Funktionsbereichen und erzeugen dennoch ein hohes Maß an Privatsphäre. Die Kombination aus Massivholzelementen, Stahlbeton und Glas verbindet sich dabei zu einer wirtschaftlichen Hybridlösung mit größtmöglichem Gestaltungsspielraum.

ブリスベンにあるモダンスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、コンクリートの床、壁掛け型テレビ、グレーの床、板張り壁) の写真

他の地域にある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、吊り下げ式暖炉、金属の暖炉まわり、据え置き型テレビ、グレーの床、板張り天井、板張り壁) の写真

他の地域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 (ベージュの壁、コンクリートの床、標準型暖炉、木材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、グレーの床、板張り壁) の写真

Salon vue sur mer, profitant d'une belle hauteur sous plafond. Les tons sont naturels et chaleureux offrant à l'espace clarté et sérénité.
ナントにあるお手頃価格の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、グレーの床、板張り壁) 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.

メキシコシティにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (グレーの壁、コンクリートの床、グレーの床、板張り壁) の写真

vista della zona cucina pranzo resina a pavimento e arredi su misura.
他の地域にあるお手頃価格の小さ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、壁掛け型テレビ、グレーの床、板張り壁) の写真

他の地域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 (ライブラリー、白い壁、コンクリートの床、吊り下げ式暖炉、金属の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、グレーの床、板張り壁) の写真

Zona de degustación de productos, espacio flexible que permite la realización de diferentes eventos, como catas de vino, ferias de productores o ferias de artesanía.

大阪にあるインダストリアルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (コンクリートの床、暖炉なし、グレーの床、表し梁、板張り壁) の写真

モスクワ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リビング (グレーの壁、コンクリートの床、吊り下げ式暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、グレーの床、表し梁、板張り壁) の写真

ベルリン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、グレーの床、三角天井、板張り壁) の写真

ヒューストンにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (コンクリートの床、薪ストーブ、タイルの暖炉まわり、グレーの床、板張り壁) の写真

On pourrait s'imaginer facilement de faire un jeu ou une séance de yoga sur ce magnifique tapis bleu tressé main et en fibre naturelle.
他の地域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応接間 (コンクリートの床、板張り壁) の写真