INTERIOR DESIGN

JAPANESE INTERIORS
BY NISHITH REDDY (17181AA015), RAHUL REDDY (17181AA017) AND VIKAS KARTHIK (17181AA022)
INTRODUCTION
• Japanese traditional Zen philosophy inspires the simplistic, natural essence
found in minimalist architecture and design.
• Line, form, space, light and material are but a few of the essential elements
central to this widely popular design aesthetic.
• Great value is placed on the absence of nonessential internal walls to open up a
space and allow an organic flow between the structure's interior and exterior.
This practice is believed to reduce all elements down to their core essential
quality.
• Japanese architects like Tadao Ando, have translated this Zen concept through
the use of materials, geometry and nature to create a poignant relationship
between the natural environment, the site and its buildings.

• Bare essential furnishings

keep this living space from
feeling cramped or
cluttered letting the beauty
of its wood
and white elements reflect
and bounce the
natural light.
 
 
 
• Vintage materials with an aged
patina add richness to this
minimalist living area.
• While there are more
furnishings and décor elements
present, the designer used the
negative space beneath the
furnishings to let energy and
light move through the space.

• Sliding doors allow

the exterior and
interior of this,
Japanese city loft to
organically meld
one into the other.
 
 
• Sliding doors are often
used in Japanese
bedrooms to provide
privacy when needed
and allow a flow
between interior
spaces when open.
• An urban Japanese loft
promotes a calm,
peaceful lifestyle
through the use of the
most basic essential
materials of wood, glass
and metal.
• Wood insets in the ceiling
and walls use line in its most
simplistic form to create
interest.
• Glass panels used as railing
around the loft area allow
light to travel through space.

• While white and

neutrals dominate
minimalist design,
brilliant colors sparingly
used can be found as
seen in this Japanese
child’s bedroom.
• Japanese living room is a
testament to the
minimalist Zen culture’s
focus on the creating a
space using natural light,
materials and negative
space to allow energy to
flow through it.
 
 
THANK YOU!