July 4, 2020 - zero = abundance

Toyo Ito Interview in Omishima: Architecture then, now and next 2-2

July 4, 2020/in Alternative to modern architecture, Alternative to modern economy, Japanese architecture, Modern architecture /by zero = abundance

I spent a morning with Toyo Ito on Omishima island in 2018, where the Toyo Ito Museum of Architecture, Imabari opened an exhibit “Protecting = Creating the Sacred Island of Omishima.” Enjoy Ito’s inspiring story of architecture then, now and next.

Toyo Ito Interview in Omishima: Architecture then, now and next 1 (2)

July 4, 2020/in Alternative to modern architecture, Alternative to modern economy, Japanese architecture, Modern architecture /by zero = abundance

I spent a morning with Toyo Ito on Omishima island in 2018, where the Toyo Ito Museum of Architecture, Imabari opened an exhibit “Protecting = Creating the Sacred Island of Omishima.” Enjoy Ito’s inspiring story of architecture then, now and next.

Kenya Hara, Japanese “emptiness” aesthetics guru, on decluttering (2)

July 4, 2020/in Japanese aesthetics, Japanese minimalist design, miimalism and design, Minimalist /by zero = abundance

Japanese graphic designer Kenya Hara is known for his “emptiness” design philosophy as you can see in MUJI products. He says we shouldn’t own too much because it will ruin the beauty of our living environment. Find his take on decluttering to live a truly rich live.