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Jun 27, 2021 · The Exterior Elements of a Traditional Japanese House. ① Ōmune (大棟) – Main Ridge. The ōmune is the main ridge of the roof, the highest section of the house. It encloses the munegi, or ridge beam. Once the post and beam framework of the house is completed and the ridge beam finally put in place, a jōtōshiki or ridge beam-raising ...
- The Primary Purpose of Minka Design
- Shoji
- Fusuma
- Engawa
- Amado
- Wagoya
- Tatami Floors
There are several unique features of traditional Japanese housing, it’s important to understand why they’re designed the way that they are. Aside from its original roots in history and culture, the Minka has the primary intention of maximizing space and promoting functionality and practicality within the living space. Not only is space maximization...
A Shoji is, at its most basic, a sliding wall of sorts, constructed with translucent paper instead of window glass. This not only provides homes with a customizable space but also a means of enjoying natural light without the excessive brightness one would experience through a typical glass window. A Shoji as a sliding panel or wall can be found in...
Another common feature of traditional Japanese homes is Fusuma’s, another type of sliding wall. Instead of diffusing light, a Fusuma allows for a practical, functional, and totally customizable way to transform a space.
As you’ll see on the majority of Minka’s, a fully functional, wrap-around hallway of sorts. This is known as an Engawa. Not only constructed for the enjoyment and protection from the outdoor elements, but also used in a more traditional sense as a divider between the exterior and interior of the Shoji. If nothing else, an Engawa acts as a beautiful...
Because of the openness of a typical Minka, Amado’s are a necessary feature for protection from storms and inclement weather. Acting as a storm wall (or storm shutter), an Amado seals the home from the outside world and acts as a secondary means of privacy.
A uniquely constructed Minka typically involves the use of Wagoya; a method of carpentry performed without the use of nails. Instead, complex wood joints are structurally formed post and beams are held together by specialized joinery. Not only is it a functional and necessary means of building a Minka, but also acts as a sound design feature of the...
Traditional floors found in Minka’s are largely curated from rice straw. This highly common floor is not only for comfort but also for design. Most importantly, they promote Japanese traditions like sitting “seiza”, praying, and sleeping on the floor. In Summary Traditional Japanese housing is one of the most unique architectural pieces of art that...
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Jan 29, 2018 · 10 Zen Homes That Champion Japanese Design. From mono no aware, the awareness of the transience of things, to wabi-sabi, the appreciation of imperfection, Japanese design principles have influenced architects all over the world. Rhythmic wooden structural frames, narrow corridors, internal courtyards, sliding screen doors, tansu-style hidden ...
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May 25, 2022 · 日本传统颜色. 日本的传统颜色是粗略统计 约有460种以上 ，从日本古代开始，一直传承至今，早已成为了与日本人的生活不可分割的存在。. 曾经，日本人会用颜色来区分不同的身份地位；现在，人们会用这些取自大自然的色彩，点缀、丰富自己的生活，让大家 ...
