Timber is the most used building material in Japan, with the best craftsmen in the country considered Living National Treasures. Why does Japan have such a strong relationship with wood? This article explains the cultural and geographic influences that have allowed Japanese woodworkers to innovate profoundly.
J House is a simple yet comfortable modern home located in a quite dense residential area. The design utilises the Wabi-Sabi principle that in something imperfect, the beauty itself could be appreciated.