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.

他の地域にある小さなカントリー風のおしゃれなトイレ・洗面所 (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、白い壁、横長型シンク、人工大理石カウンター、白い洗面カウンター、独立型洗面台、板張り壁) の写真

ボストンにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなトイレ・洗面所 (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、一体型シンク、ベージュの床、白い洗面カウンター、独立型洗面台、板張り壁) の写真

White wood cladding on the walls strikes the perfect modern coastal balance in the powder room of this West Seattle whole home remodel. Builder: Blue Sound Construction, Inc. Architect: MaKe Design Photo: Alex Hayden

The powder room is characterized by a maple vanity with a Twilight Mountain stain finish, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The white quartz countertop is a perfect complement to the vanity while the black hardware is a striking accent, creating a bold and modern look that contrasts beautifully with the warmth of the wood. The open shelving provides a functional and stylish storage solution, allowing for easy access to essential items while also displaying decorative pieces.

Powder room vanity
オークランド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トイレ・洗面所 (家具調キャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、壁掛け式トイレ、白いタイル、セラミックタイル、白い壁、無垢フローリング、アンダーカウンター洗面器、人工大理石カウンター、茶色い床、白い洗面カウンター、フローティング洗面台、板張り壁) の写真

小田急・狛江駅近郊に、築３1年におよぶ鉄骨ALCの分譲マンションがあります。 その一室を賃貸マンションとして、再生すべく最低限のリノベーションを施すこととなりました。当時の間取りは３DK、DKを除く３室が和室でした。家族構成や生活スタイルが変わり、住空間も変化を要求されます。オーナーの要望は、なるべく若い人に提供したいとのことでした。 間取りの基本的な考えは、ワンルームのように広く使え、スペースの場所によってプライバシーのヒエラルキーがつけられればと考えました。しかし、プライバシーの高い順序でただスペースを並べたのでは、個々の空間が自立あるいは孤立しすぎると思いました。 もっとルーズに曖昧に柔らかく、そしてさりげなく引き離し、つなぎ止めたい。 そこで、与えられた空間全体に新しい生活を受止めるように、２８mm厚のダグラスファーを手のひらで包み込むように貼りあげ、包み込まれたスペースの中央にこの住戸への（社会へのあるいは社会からの）アプローチを延ばし、2分された両側の空間を干渉しあう領域をつくりました。マンションの一室という性格上、扉一枚で社会へとつながりますが、この領域は、住戸内の空間を２分し曖昧に干渉させると同時に扉の向こうの社会との接点でもあります。つまり、社会と住戸（個人）をつなぐ架橋でもあるのです。 ２分された空間の片側はオープンなLDK、もう片側は、寝室・トイレ・浴室などのプライバシーの高いスペースです。片側の空間からは曖昧なアプローチ領域を通してもう片方の空間の気配を感じ取ることができます。曖昧な領域は、時には閉じたり開いたり、両側の空間と必要に応じて解放性・閉鎖性を変化させます。連続したり、遮断したり、少しだけ開いたりして・・・。 こうして組上げられた住戸がどこまで時代の流れについていけるかわかりませんが、借手の生活スタイルや使い勝手に緩やかに変化できれば、少しだけ時代の変化に長く対応できるのでは、と考えます。そして現在起こっている無数のリノベーションの在り方の答の一つになればと思います。

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.

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.