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Why Japanese Interior Design is Popular

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Our busy world, whose cultures seem to mesh more readily thanks to social media, is primed to open their doors to the relaxing and very zen style of Japan. Hence, the simplicity of Japanese architecture has become a popular go-to style. Japan is a prime example of many of the statements mentioned above. Image Source: Bates Masi.

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5 Ways to Get a Zen Living Room

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Since Zen gardens are usually made up of sand, stone or gravel, they’re easy to put indoors because they don’t have the upkeep of natural plant life. Image: ASI Interiors Chic Buddha statues Zen itself is grounded in a type of Buddhism from Japan. Bring that Zen feel inside with sliding doors that open to a stone Zen garden.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

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Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. If the mosaic is higher priced, it’s from Japan or Europe. Betty Sullivan is the CEO of a majority woman-owned Architectural Ceramics, Inc. The threat of anti-dumping charges is imminent. for glass 4.9%

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ASCER Announces Highly Distinguished Jury for the 19th Annual Tile of Spain Awards

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After graduating with a degree in architecture from the University of Tokyo, Kengo Kuma completed a two-year postgraduate program as a visiting scholar at Columbia University in New York, before returning to Tokyo to complete his Ph.D. In 1990, he founded his studio, Kengo Kuma & Associates, in Tokyo, Japan. Kengo Kuma (KKAA).

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10 Ways to Add Japanese Style to Your Interior Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Thousands of years steeped in tradition have influenced Japan’s architecture and interior design aesthetic, resulting in a serene and very cultural interior design. Stone tile flooring is also popular in these homes, especially the entryways. Image Source: CCS Architecture. Image Source: WB Homes.

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Flexible Space for Living and Relaxation in Namibia - Freshome

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Architecture. Architecture. Architecture › Flexible Space for Living and Relaxation in Namibia. ” Mica stone walls were added to link the nature’s fantastic work to the man-made construction. By Raphaelle in Architecture. Flexible Modern Architecture: Surprising Narrow House in Japan.

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Avente Tile Talk: Go Green with Tile

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The matte finish works well with tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. Green is regarded as the color of eternal life in Japan. The Chinese believe jade stones represent virtue and beauty. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Each tile is exquisitely hand-painted in relief.

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