On the Relationship between Things - Makoto Tanijiri

light, dark, small and big - The Grand Design (*) / Alexandria (Tue 24 Jun 2014)
Makoto Tanijiri (*) writes On Architecture (*):

I believe what is important is the relationship (*) between things. When you are interested in light (*), you also have to consider darkness (*). When you want a space to look bigger (*), you will have to incorporate narrow (*) spaces.

via The House Detective: Amazingly Small Japanese Houses (*) by Makoto Tanijiri (*).

A couple of great insights into Architecture (*). Similar to Paulo Coelho's (*) Warrior of Light (*) Passage here (*). From the fabulous book How to make a Japanese House (*).

On Perception - Size and Space - Makoto Tanijiri / Dwell (Sun 07 Aug 2012)

Floor Plans - Alexandria (Wed 24 Oct 2012)
Japanese Architect Makoto Tanijiri (*) talks about the standard dimensions and relative proportions of architectural elements (*):

People experience a space to be much bigger if they cannot figure out the exact size of it.

via House in Fukawa (*). Seems obvious once it is said and you take a look at the Fukawa House (*)

Alexandria Concept Model - Kerry McGrath (*) - Alexandria (May 2012)

On Design - Amanda Talbot - Interview / The Design Files (Fri 02 Nov 2012)

suppose.jp (*) - page 51 - RETHINK: The Way you Live (*)
Amanda Talbot (*) says in Interview: Amanda Talbot - The Design Files (*):

Matching living trends with good design is no longer just about colour, function and aesthetics.

It is about creating a product, an idea, a space that can enhance our life and help us deal with what obstacles this changing world is throwing at us.

Our houses are no longer simply homes but where we work, study, socialise and shop.

We demand dwellings that celebrate the rituals of domestic life and allow for privacy and change of mood.

via Interview: Amanda Talbot (*). Some interesting thoughts to ponder. Function and form are important elements for me. I also know that one persons function is anothers disfunction - it makes the world interesting and varied.

Passageway - Alexandria (Sat 25 Feb 2012)