Dance of Blooming

About The Entry

This newly built 20-ping residence embraces a pure Japanese aesthetic, tailored for a female spiritual mentor and a male engineering professor. The design balances her intuitive practice with his rational mindset, creating a home where sensitivity and logic coexist.

To relieve the constraints of the original three-bedroom layout, one bedroom was removed and transformed into a raised tatami room. Sandblasted-glass folding and sliding wooden doors allow the space to open or close as needed. Fully opened, it connects with the living room and kitchen island to form a spacious setting for meditation and gatherings; enclosed, it becomes a private retreat or guest room. Instead of a large sofa, lightweight lounge chairs anchor the living area. Cabinets raised 30 centimeters above the floor further preserve flexibility for movement and overnight guests.

To address the strong winds entering the high-rise residence, a full-height cabinet and slatted screen were installed at the entrance to redirect the airflow into gentle natural ventilation. Sustainable principles extend throughout the home, creating an interior that feels bright and transparent by day, warm and tranquil by night, and allows daily life to unfold as freely as a dance.

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