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Japanese house in Australia – modern architecture | 1/17The great architects of the middle of the last century have one main merit, and that is the ability to mix Eastern and Western traditions together. (And Isamu Noguchi, Japanese designer of iconic objects, was no exception to this observation.
While the ’70s and’ 80s were characterized by intense and playful colors, modern life and daily hurry made homeowners turn to the soft, relaxing tones of typical Asian interiors.
The Azumi Residence – a Japanese-style house
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At first glance, we would not blame you if you equate Residence Azumi, Webb architects Brown-Neaves, has an architecture that one would find in a quiet and green suburb of Japan. In fact, this spectacular home is located in the Perth, Australia suburbs, and blends superbly with typical zen elements with glamor and perfectly modern amenities.
Lounge area with typical Japanese accents
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As with real Japanese architectures, we are dealing with a house that revolves around the outdoor landscape, around nature. The interior spaces merge into one another, with a lounge area delineated in a larger living room, also incorporating an area for communal dining. The lamps are signed Tom Dixon, the chairs used are the iconic “wishbone” chairs, or Y-chairs by Hans Wegner. What reminds Asian filiation is the range of colors, always oscillating between chestnuts and chestnuts – yellow wood and white walls.
A large space with subspaces
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The undersides of the flattened roofs remain perceptible from the inside, covered with planks of wood. Everything stays in strict orthogonality, and one can not help but remember the impressive works of Lloyd – Wright. Large spaces are interconnected and visual links ensure communication. Traditional partitions, screens shoji, with wooden frames and paper membrane, are used, to further reinforce the atmosphere to the Japanese. Here is a video that presents this house, as well as more images of its decoration and other Webb projects Brown-Neaves:
Japanese house design by Webb Brown-Neaves
Lanterns with Japanese motifs
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Suspended luminaires of different shapes
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Shower room in black, light brown and white
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Outdoor pavilion for a communal meal
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Shoji screens partition the space
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The bathroom opens onto the bedroom
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Orthogonality but without compromising dynamics
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