Book about architecture, interior and object design
Stillness: an exploration of Japanese aesthetics in architecture and design
After more than a decade of traveling, studying, and creatively collaborating with Japan, Norm Architects shares their unique Scandinavian perspective on Japanese aesthetics.
The book contains richly illustrated reports of visits to Japanese landscapes, architecture and cultural sites and highlights the influence of Japanese traditions on the office's contemporary projects, such as the Äng restaurant in Sweden and the Heatherhill Beach House in Denmark.
By juxtaposing images from Japan with the work of Norm Architects, the book highlights the centuries-old connections between the distinct design cultures, emphasizing mutual respect and shared philosophies. Commentary from experts in both regions provides a deep understanding of core design principles. At once an ode to Japan, a personal travelogue, and an aesthetic manifesto, Stillness takes readers on Norm's decades-long journey to understand one of the world's most revered creative cultures.
Book about architecture, interior and object design
Stillness: an exploration of Japanese aesthetics in architecture and design
After more than a decade of traveling, studying, and creatively collaborating with Japan, Norm Architects shares their unique Scandinavian perspective on Japanese aesthetics.
The book contains richly illustrated reports of visits to Japanese landscapes, architecture and cultural sites and highlights the influence of Japanese traditions on the office's contemporary projects, such as the Äng restaurant in Sweden and the Heatherhill Beach House in Denmark.
By juxtaposing images from Japan with the work of Norm Architects, the book highlights the centuries-old connections between the distinct design cultures, emphasizing mutual respect and shared philosophies. Commentary from experts in both regions provides a deep understanding of core design principles. At once an ode to Japan, a personal travelogue, and an aesthetic manifesto, Stillness takes readers on Norm's decades-long journey to understand one of the world's most revered creative cultures.