Journal

New pieces

A collection of recent pieces and reflections from the studio

Recent work and observations

Designing spaces that breathe

Finding balance between emptiness and purpose in interior work

When tradition meets contemporary living

Earth walls and their slow transformation

The hand tool as extension of thought

Latest from the studio

Simplicity as a discipline, not a limitation

Adapting a traditional Japanese home for modern needs

Listening to what a building wants to become

Understanding how natural finishes age and develop character

Restoring an old farmhouse in Hida

Why we still work with traditional Japanese carpentry methods

The quiet strength of local timber

How constraints in design lead to clarity and purpose

Making furniture that lasts generations

The process of understanding a structure before making changes

Simplicity as a discipline, not limitation

How constraints in design lead to clarity and purpose

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