In a nod to traditional Western architecture, he used moveable shoji displays as a design aspect in the living area. “In the olden days, Japanese buildings were all made from wood with slim glass windows plus vertical columns, so they were open to wind. Having shoji displays inside the building helped to block the wind which would supply thermal insulation, which is the original way of with them, ” he stated.
On this modern home, the particular screens function as a space divider to dissipate and soften the particular natural light streaming into the space where his mother practises plus teaches calligraphy.
It is no surprise after that his mom, Masako, loves this particular carefully curated space. “Calligraphy is a quiet activity. I think I have a good balance within everything, including my mental health, with hobbies that are peaceful and dynamic, ” she said.