How Japanese Minimalism Influenced These Modern Backyard Studios

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With so much of today’s homes striving for flexible and multipurpose spaces, what if you designed a space for a single specific use, or ritual?
Situated in a suburban native backyard, MRTN Architects designed two studios, inspired by Japanese teahouses and architecture. With one studio for work, and the other not for work, the idea of ritual shapes the character of these buildings.
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[@user-jv2nk6yz1h]

I'm a Japanese viewer. It's wonderful how you pay attention to detail and make it authentically Japanese

[@SimpleDwelling]

I am working on a Japanese caption for this video (and others), so I hope Google Translate is somewhat accurate!

[@TheReverenceProject]

Such a beautiful place. And it’s filmed in the most exquisite way as well! This deserves a lot of attention.

[@SimpleDwelling]

It is a gorgeous project. And thank you for your kind words about the filming.

[@emidala1]

Love the architect’s commentary.

[@SimpleDwelling]

Antony is always great to film with, I recommend his other episodes as well.

[@janelte]

Perfect little sculptural art pieces. It must be like working (or not) in a work of art. And Sam Cox's garden design looks so uncontrivd but sets them off beautifully.

[@SimpleDwelling]

The landscape truly helps these studios to settle into place without taking over, or allowing the architecture to dominate either.

[@Zjaan321]

Looks lovely! Have been appreciating it more since watching @ShoyanJapaneseCarpenter channel. The simplicity of the rooms and the timber is always stunning.

[@glenncho3390]

really compelling process and outcome. but these owners are clearly wealthy, which forces a viewing of this not as a feasibility but a curiosity with the slight hope that some of these concepts and themes may be extracted back out to the normal reality of most people.

[@iiikom-2]

Thank you so much for sharing this masterpiece! I really enjoy your videos, always concise and insightful ☺️

[@SimpleDwelling]

Thank you for watching, I appreciate you!

[@victorylee5381]

The black and brown colour goes so well together

[@SimpleDwelling]

Agree! Using timber but with a contrast works so well.

[@angelaballard3929]

Sublime spatial design, so beautifully executed.

[@SimpleDwelling]

Agree, Angela!

[@noahprince350]

Konnichiwa Antonio!
Well done! They've used one of the tekniks of japanese architecture, which is Shared Views[3rd technique]
In this case, the garden. That blows thru the inside of the house that mostly used wood.
I love it!

[@SimpleDwelling]

I think the garden just ties everything together, if it was just lawn and a couple of lemon trees, it would be a completely different feel.

[@petecannan1836]

Calmness, peaceful & mystical…in the design, the build & landscape.
Beautifully spoken & filmed also.
Very inspirational!
Thank you
Peace.

[@SimpleDwelling]

Many thanks! So glad you enjoyed it, Pete.

[@Achdujeh]

that is simply brilliant. it creates such a calming atmosphere and yes, the references are so so clear :)

[@johnnyxmusic]

It’s a lot of effort to make those roof-like things that barely function as roofs. So you’ve got these decorative flaps that don’t flap and then a flat roof; that’s a lot of money for a gesture. That’s architecture

[@elwoodstanislav9068]

Obviously the studios are beautiful and create beautiful spaces. However, I feel they really ignore the context to the detriment of these impeccable architectures. It is clear the architect was more interested in seeing their own concept for the [roof] form realized than respectfully integrating them into their context through scale and material choices. I think they looked at a separate model for too long without having the main house and landscape included while they designed. Honestly, it wouldn't have taken much, even just echoing the same material as the original house (same tone of dark reddish wood for the lower portion), could have really made this amazing. Unfortunately, they are just too big and awkward in this small yard and out of place with the blackened yakisugi technique. It feels like the architect just missed.

[@MorningStrategy]

3:22 spotted Arturia Microfreak - we've got a synthesist here!

[@poyntbs]

First thing I noticed in that space. lol.

[@peadar-o]

I love that it’s spacious, but not huge. It hasn’t been exaggerated into a McMansion version of a Japanese house.

[@milo.t_]

this is such a beautiful design and the garden compliment the studios so well. i do wonder about how practical it is in terms of safety and keeping bugs away.

[@vic4602]

I love the Japanese style!

[@mosca3289]

Why say “the materiality of those spaceships” rather than ‘the materials used’? What is it with architects that they use this jargon? Is it an Australian thing?

[@nasiebauren2616]

Beautiful

[@mishkybishky]

So beautiful 🙏🏼

[@SimpleDwelling]

Definitely a personal favourite, Mishky.

[@user-qt4qp6bj1q]

This looks more like Danish 'Hygge'