Japanese arts (and for that matter, culture) have a very different look and feel from those having roots in Europe. It has been the inspiration for many architects (think Frank Lloyd Wright) and Chowa Studio explores those aesthetic concepts and uses them as inspiration for our work.
We do not seek to recreate replicas of, for example, a rural seventeenth century farmhouse (minka) or a sprawling sukiya style complex, but use the rich Japanese aesthetic ideas to create a unique look and feel that is both beautiful to see and to experience.I approach design in a three-layered process of architectural problem solving and creativity: finding functional solutions, creating a sensory rich experience inspired by Japanese aesthetics, and incorporating symbolic and metaphoric ideas.
My first task is to listen and gather as much information about the functional aspects of your project. I listen to you articulate the project goals for spaces, functions, energy and sustainability goals, and budget, among other things.
We do not seek to recreate replicas of, for example, a rural seventeenth century farmhouse (minka) or a sprawling sukiya style complex, but use the rich Japanese aesthetic ideas to create a unique look and feel that is both beautiful to see and to experience.I approach design in a three-layered process of architectural problem solving and creativity: finding functional solutions, creating a sensory rich experience inspired by Japanese aesthetics, and incorporating symbolic and metaphoric ideas.
My first task is to listen and gather as much information about the functional aspects of your project. I listen to you articulate the project goals for spaces, functions, energy and sustainability goals, and budget, among other things.
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