waynemaxwell.com: Japanese architecture

I have always been an avid follower of Japanese architecture and design. Due to the lack of space and expensive cost of land they have had to be very creative and inventive in their approach to architecture and interior design.

Their design approach also includes new ways of approaching lifestyle; confronting problems with bold design solutions and materials.

The craftsmanship displayed by all the trades involved in their projects, shows not only a high quality of skill but a pride in their work and an overall respect for the buildings and spaces they create. There is much that we, in the western world, can learn from them, not only in design but an overall approach to building and living.