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🏠 Crafting Traditional Japanese Wooden Houses with Yakisugi 🇯🇵 Discover the artistry behind traditional Japanese wooden houses, known as Muko-zukuri. These homes are built using sustainable techniques, prominently featuring Yakisugi (or Shou Sugi Ban), where wood is charred to enhance durability and aesthetics. Key Highlights: - Yakisugi Technique: The charring process not only protects the wood from decay and pests but also adds a unique, beautiful texture to the exterior. - Sustainable Building: This eco-friendly method uses locally sourced cedar, promoting environmental sustainability and reducing chemical treatment needs. - Cultural Heritage: Wooden structures embody Japan's architectural heritage, harmonizing beautifully with nature and the surrounding environment. Incorporating traditional techniques like Yakisugi not only preserves Japan's architectural heritage but also promotes sustainability and harmony with nature in modern construction. Note: I apologize if I inadvertently shared copyrighted content without proper attribution. Please DM me for Credit or removal. #Yakisugi #JapaneseArchitecture #JapanHeritage #WoodenHouses #CulturalPreservation #CivilEngineering #Sitework

🌍 Celebrating Cultures & Interconnectedness Through Design 🌍 Yennayer & Pongal - The Amazigh collection Did you know that “Amazigh” (plural: Imazighen) means “free people” in the Tamazight language and refers to the indigenous people of North Africa? While outsiders often use the term "Berber," it’s incorrect and carries negative connotations—derived from the word barbarian. Let’s embrace and celebrate the proper term: Amazigh! At Ihsan Ishan Design, in addition to being a design studio that provides services to clients—we also create our own product lines. These products reflect our passion for celebrating global cultures, travels, and interconnectedness. A big part of our collections is inspired by the beauty of diverse heritages and the unique stories they tell. Our Amazigh-inspired collection draws from my journey to Morocco, where I found a deep connection between Amazigh culture and my Indian (Tamil) roots. Both share rich traditions, languages, and a profound sense of identity. The “Tamazight” language, written in the ancient “Tifinagh” script, is one of the world’s oldest—just like Tamil! This connection is also reflected in Yennayer (Jan 12), the Amazigh New Year, celebrated just days before Pongal (Jan 14), the Tamil harvest festival. Our Inspiration Board Includes: Geometric patterns Southern Mosque architecture (Unique & Distinct only found in the South) Intricate jewelry carvings Tuareg symbols Tifinagh script Vibrant blues of the Amazigh and Sahara desert Each design tells a story of cultural interconnectedness, heritage, and unity. 👉 Explore the concepts and stories behind our designs! https://lnkd.in/dPs2uMfa #IhsanIshanDesign #AmazighCulture #TamilHeritage #GlobalDesign #Interconnectedness #MeaningfulArt

"Ethereal" 2025 Design Francesco Cappuccio "Ethereal" is a collection of lightweight, sustainable lighting installations inspired by orchids petals, crafted from aluminum profiles and rattan meshes. The powder-coated finish provides durability and is compatible with aluminum recycling processes. Designed for the different areas of Southeast Asian hotels , these cost-effective sculptures enhance architectural spaces with dynamic forms, blending aesthetic elegance with environmental responsibility. In Thai culture, orchids hold deep significance, symbolizing beauty, love, and strength. They are often associated with luxury and refinement, due to their delicate and exotic appearance. Orchids are frequently given as gifts to express admiration or respect, and they play a role in religious offerings and ceremonies. In addition to their aesthetic and spiritual value, orchids in Thailand are a symbol of prosperity, with some varieties even representing good fortune. Their cultural importance reflects Thailand's deep connection with nature and tradition. P.S. These light sculptures are not created by AI, but rather with its assistance. AI contributes to aspects such as photorealistic representation, design variations, and video animations. They are currently in production, with the first in the series "Harvest" scheduled for installation this month in Phnom Penh. For more details, please refer to the first comment. #Lightsculptures #EtherealLight #SculpturalLighting #SustainableDesign #HotelLobbyDesign #OrchidInspiration #ThaiCulture #LuxuryDesign #Spatialdesign

Perfect for luxurious projects, this unique stone is a testament to nature's artistry and durability. 🔹 Exclusive patterns and textures 🔹 Ideal for high-end applications 🔹 Featured in the facade of a magnificent mansion in Indonesia Don't miss out on seeing this incredible material in action. #JacarandaQuartzite #LuxuryDesign #NaturalStone #GramaziniGranitos #InteriorDesign #ArchitecturalDesign #ExclusiveMaterials #StoneFacade"

Sustainable, captivating , aesthetically magnificent a true design masterpiece!!!!!

🌉 China’s Nail-Free Wooden Bridges Added to UNESCO Heritage List 🇨🇳 China’s ancient technique for building wooden arch bridges—without nails or rivets—has been recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. 🔎 Key Highlights: 1️⃣ Unique Craftsmanship: This ancient method employs a sophisticated understanding of “beam-weaving,” mortise and tenon joints, and environmental considerations. It allows woodworkers to construct durable bridges using just 15 chopsticks to support over 1 kg of weight. This skill has been passed down through generations, exemplified by artisans like Hu Junfeng, who has dedicated over 40 years to preserving this craft. 2️⃣ Cultural Significance: These wooden arch bridges serve as vital community hubs for gatherings and celebrations, reinforcing their cultural importance. Events such as weddings and festivals are held on these structures, symbolising hope and prosperity for the community. 3️⃣ Global Recognition: Initially added to UNESCO’s list in 2009, the recognition of these bridges signifies a revival of interest and efforts to protect this heritage amidst challenges posed by urbanisation and resource scarcity. With emerging technologies, there is potential for innovative experiences that highlight the history and craftsmanship behind these bridges. 🗣️ #questionforgroup: How can the revival of traditional crafts like nail-free bridge building inspire modern architectural practices? What role does cultural heritage play in sustainable development? 🔗 To learn more about China’s wooden arch bridges and their cultural significance, click here: https://lnkd.in/gjHY2x23 #culturalheritage #unesco #woodenbridges #traditionalcraftsmanship #sustainability #architecture #community #heritagepreservation #artisancraft #innovativearchitecture #culturalidentity #chineseheritage #craftsmanship #sustainabledevelopment #preservingtraditions

🌉 China’s Nail-Free Wooden Bridges Added to UNESCO Heritage List 🇨🇳 m China’s ancient technique for building wooden arch bridges—without nails or rivets—has been recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. 🔎 Key Highlights: 1️⃣ Unique Craftsmanship: This ancient method employs a sophisticated understanding of “beam-weaving,” mortise and tenon joints, and environmental considerations. It allows woodworkers to construct durable bridges using just 15 chopsticks to support over 1 kg of weight. This skill has been passed down through generations, exemplified by artisans like Hu Junfeng, who has dedicated over 40 years to preserving this craft. 2️⃣ Cultural Significance: These wooden arch bridges serve as vital community hubs for gatherings and celebrations, reinforcing their cultural importance. Events such as weddings and festivals are held on these structures, symbolising hope and prosperity for the community. 3️⃣ Global Recognition: Initially added to UNESCO’s list in 2009, the recognition of these bridges signifies a revival of interest and efforts to protect this heritage amidst challenges posed by urbanisation and resource scarcity. With emerging technologies, there is potential for innovative experiences that highlight the history and craftsmanship behind these bridges. 🗣️ #questionforgroup: How can the revival of traditional crafts like nail-free bridge building inspire modern architectural practices? What role does cultural heritage play in sustainable development? 🔗 To learn more about China’s wooden arch bridges and their cultural significance, click here: https://lnkd.in/gsPgM-bw #culturalheritage #unesco #woodenbridges #traditionalcraftsmanship #sustainability #architecture #community #heritagepreservation #artisancraft #innovativearchitecture #culturalidentity #chineseheritage #craftsmanship #sustainabledevelopment #preservingtraditions

We are excited to share a preview of the new Collezione Gori website - https://www.goricoll.it/ - where In2real has led the ambitious project of digitizing the entire park of Villa Celle, its artworks, and botanical species. This groundbreaking effort makes the vast heritage of Villa Celle accessible through cutting-edge digital technologies. One of the unique features of this project is the ability to explore both the park and its interiors through a virtual tour, seamlessly combining interior and exterior scans via an interactive map. This makes it one of the largest digitalization projects of outdoor spaces worldwide, providing an unprecedented level of access to Villa Celle. Whether you're interested in the environmental art or the extensive botanical collection, this digital transformation allows anyone, anywhere, to experience Villa Celle in a completely new way, emphasizing the deep connection between art and nature. Stay tuned for upcoming posts where we’ll dive deeper into how the digitization of this artistic and natural heritage is transforming the cultural experience. #CelleDigitalExperience #In2real #CollezioneGori #DigitalTransformation #ArtAndNature #DigitalHeritage #VirtualTour #ArtDigitisation #VirtualAccess #InteractiveMap #CulturalInnovation

Let's get personal! That's one of the critical learning for me: It is the personal commitment which make impossible things to be possible. Keep striving for creativity and never settle. This is where we as human being still makes the difference, not AI. And it's personal engagement to get the team and supporting collaborators to be aligned towards the same goal. Not something we easily see from conventional corporate structures. These are being demonstrated in so many incredible brilliant works being designed by highly respected designer Eleftheria Deko. Both arc magazine issue 142 article and #Grdmagzine 12th Issue in 2024 are worth the reading. Some of the critical tricks and tips , of course I am not going to share here. ;-) #PersonalEngagement #TeamSpirit #lightingDesign Eleftheria Deko #CrossborderInnovation #DoNotTakeNoForGranted

Ablution Space Render For Residence Glowing like the full moon that embraces the essence of Japandi, the Wash and ablution area settles into the overall theme of design brilliantly.