The Art Of Japanese Architecture File

The intentional use of "void" or negative space is not considered wasted; instead, it provides breathing room and clarity, allowing the architecture to "breathe".

This philosophy celebrates the naturally aged, the asymmetric, and the transient. In architecture, it manifests through the use of raw, unfinished wood and textures that show the passage of time. The Art of Japanese Architecture

A traditional wooden veranda that blurs the boundary between the interior and the exterior landscape, acting as a climatic buffer and a place for meditation. The intentional use of "void" or negative space