Mastering Authentic Japanese Courtyard Homes: 7 Key Elements Explained for Design Perfection
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- The Essence of Japanese Courtyard Homes: 7 Key Elements That Define Authenticity"
Japan's traditional courtyard homes stand as timeless testaments to the harmony between nature and architecture. Understanding the key elements that define these serene spaces unveils their inherent beauty and functionality.
1. Tsuboniwa: Miniature Gardens Within
The essence of a Japanese courtyard home lies in its intimate gardens, known as tsuboniwa. These meticulously crafted miniature landscapes offer a serene escape, integrating elements like rocks, moss, gravel, and carefully pruned plants. Achieving authenticity involves understanding the art of arranging these elements to evoke tranquility.
2. Shoji and Fusuma: Sliding Doors That Transform Space
The use of shoji (sliding paper doors) and fusuma (sliding doors with wooden frames) delineates spaces within the home while enabling flexibility. Their translucency diffuses natural light, creating a soft, diffused ambiance. Achieving authenticity involves mastering the delicate balance between privacy and openness these doors offer.
3. Engawa: Connecting Inner and Outer Spaces
The engawa, a narrow veranda or passageway surrounding the home, blurs the line between interior and exterior. It serves as a transitional space, allowing residents to connect with nature while providing a functional buffer zone. Authentic design incorporates this feature to foster a seamless indoor-outdoor experience.
4. Tatami: Traditional Flooring That Reflects Simplicity
Tatami mats, made from rice straw and woven rush, form the flooring in these homes. Their standard size dictates the room's proportions, emphasizing a sense of order and simplicity. Achieving authenticity involves understanding the cultural significance of tatami and its role in spatial harmony.
5. Shakkei: Borrowed Scenery for Enhanced Aesthetics
Shakkei, or "borrowed scenery," is an ingenious design technique where surrounding landscapes, such as mountains or gardens, are intentionally framed to become part of the courtyard's visual composition. Achieving authenticity incorporates thoughtful consideration of external elements to enhance the space's beauty.
6. Minka: Embracing Vernacular Architecture
Minka, traditional Japanese folk houses, often inspire the design of courtyard homes. Their low, sweeping roofs, natural materials, and adaptable spaces showcase a deep connection to regional craftsmanship and aesthetics. Authenticity lies in honoring and integrating these architectural roots.
7. Wabi-Sabi: Embracing Imperfection and Transience
At the heart of Japanese aesthetics is wabi-sabi, the celebration of impermanence and imperfection. Authentic courtyard homes embody this philosophy, emphasizing natural materials' aging, fostering a sense of humility and appreciation for the passage of time.
In conclusion, authentic Japanese courtyard homes epitomize a delicate balance between nature, architecture, and cultural philosophies. Incorporating these seven key elements not only defines their authenticity but also encapsulates the timeless allure and functional elegance of these serene living spaces.
The only way you live in a house like this is to build it yourself. So study architectural engineering, learn cabinetry, woodworking and upholstery.
日本？中国や東南アジアの要素がかなりの割合で入っている。かつ、西洋人が勝手に考える”奇妙な日本”のイメージがありすぎ(-_-;)
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From my point of view as a Japanese, this style is Chinese.
The Japanese style is stripped down to the bare minimum of glamor, and is simple, sober, and compact.
The path of Zen is to be aware of emptiness and to abandon artifice.
Beautiful and very relaxing. If someone could tell the AI that trees don't usually grow through walls and windows, that houses tend to have roofs and that rocks don't float in thin air (or clip through wooden beams (28:23 not sure which one applies here)), it'll be even better. ;)
Я люблю Японию, это какая-то наземная цивилизация, мне так кажется.
Wow, absolutely beautiful. While I know most if not all of these are not real life home & courtyards but these are amazing designs. So tranquil and serene. Hope to see the real ones.
Φανταστικό! Δεν έχω δεί πιό όμορφο βίντεο! Ταξιδέψαμε στό όνειρο! Συγχαρητήρια!
What kind of trees are these that are so delicate looking? I know they are trimmed and pruned, but what are they?
They don't exist. It's all Ai.
@@papalegba4449 yes, but do they represent a certain tree?
Merveilleux Japon! Tout est poésie, harmonie, et toujours cette communion avec la nature, sublime !
Enjoyed every bit of it. Now I have to find the funds to build me something similar
I hope it can be realize soon in, thanks for stopping by
Imo japanese design is on another level❤
Beautiful homes.people living in them are lucky and blessed. Thankyou.
I can't see this building would appeal to most people
Great Choice of music....it's mystic and perfectly matches the theme.
Wow! Absolutely beautiful 😍
We loved to move in one of these houses? It looks so relaxing?😌💜
This is why I cannot live in an apartment. The connection with the land is what makes a house a home - nothing compares to trees, minimal landscape, shrubs and subtle light and soft shading. These are exquisite! I especially love the courtyards.❤
Não conseguia viver num apartamento uma semana.😢😮
When Amika homes are so beautiful and large … why are the people never at home?
computer imagining
@@janbeba8727 irony
They are all at work so they can pay their mortgage. this is why they can't enjoyed.🤣
Subscribed. Inspiring and beautiful.
I love it!! Simple & Elegant!!😍💜
.....An ambience of beauty and elysian elegance in realities and dreamlike feeling! Very inspiring aesthetics and calm...
I feel so relaxed just from watching the video. I can’t imagine how at peace I would be actually living in something like this
Exactly - as long as I have an expert gardener (specialist in Bonsai, of course) and a TEAM of cleaners working constantly. And probably a home organization/ decluttering consultant - also full time - to make sure I am able to hide away every single object I own and use, ever. I love the idea but I can imagine it with the kind of chaotic environment that seems magically to materialize wherever I exist. 😊
Amazing, so beautiful, so peaceful.
This is ARTS ❤❤❤
Moderm style to help owner can living comforable & enjoying but still give strong Japan style vibes & architect 🎉🎉🎉
I love this they did it so well I was looking at other stuff to find this kind of look and it looked off and tacky. This was perfectly executed. I want to live in something like this, but add a little bit more tropical feel mixed in with a Japanese feel I love the Zen, tropical, modern clean look with Rounded furniture and on the beach, of course😉
Aqui a praia não faz falta nenhuma, com toda esta calma a praia só vinha atrapalhar. Claro que é a minha opinião pessoal e sou suspeita a dizer isto pois eu detesto praia pois lá fico stressada, é bolas a caírem em cima,é a areia colada ao corpo,é o barulho das pessoas que falam aos berros e até o barulho do mar ao fim de um certo tempo incomoda. Mas não condeno quem gosta é até tenho uma certa inveja de não conseguir gostar da praia como a maioria das pessoas !!!❤❤
I don't see no imperfections everything was perfect.and move. Thank you. I enjoy it.
There is no dust in Japan?
I love you japan ❤️
I like to have house like this c'est one time and spend the last days in peace
Um grande espetáculo á parte no diálogo entre a beleza sinuosa entre a biofília e os ambientes, parabéns!!
A lot of this integration of indoor/outdoor spaces reminds me of Frank Loyde Wright
Like the curated inspiration slide show, but please please get better music. Also recommend editing the slides to match the key points of the lecture. Not done consistently in this video. Hope this helps upgrade your channel
Beautiful! I’d love to know what the light wood is?
There's that word again, authenticity. I first encountered it in the culinary world, e.g. "authentic Italian" or "authentic Japanese." I'm surprised to hear it used in architectural design, as if an architect/designer would be shamed if they dare take inspiration from tradition and innovatively incorporate it in their work. That's what I'd prefer, actually. "Traditional" or "classic" rather than this fatuous "authentic/authenticity" trend. There is a section of the population that abhors gatekeepers and white knights, and I am one among them.
If I wanted to build an exact replica of this home, who would talk to do so. Is it even possible?
👍👍👍
Sehr Elegant und Perfekt !!
The bookcase is lovely what wood is it constructed from?
i could watch this forever😊
Beautiful designs. The attention to natural is wonderful.
It is quite easy to be creative in designing houses and spaces, the underbelly that is never discussed is maintenance.
Gracias 🙏🏻
what kind of predators do you encounter in this environment?
Absolutely beautiful design!
Прекрасные примеры
AMAZING !!!... 👍🏻👍🏼👍🏽
In LOVE with this style feels so comfortable
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Incredible.
Great
❤❤❤⋯⋯
awesome
好喜歡
What is the song in the video called?
Wunderschön 👏👏👏🇧🇷🇨🇭🇩🇪❤️
So beautiful!
Very nice space for outdoor and landscape. Integrated between environment and living
Beautifull...❤❤ wow...perfect...
STUNNING!!!
Very nice. Love it
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자연 그대로에 모습 🌳
분재'
생활 공간인지
참으로 궁금합니다
감탄에 감탄~
Stunning.
住ませてくれ
สวยมากกกก👍😁
ขอบคุณอย่าลืมสมัครสมาชิก
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