Japanese Traditional Architecture
Complexity and minimalism are two key features of a traditional Japanese home. This article attempts to understand this how these polar opposite concepts work together to create beautiful architectural marvels. Japanese traditional marvels that this article is based on are from the Edo period . During this period, the dwellings were influenced heavily by Chinese and other Asian thought. After the mid-19 th century, however, Japanese architecture is known to have taken inspiration from the west. Let’s look at some of the most essential elements of Japanese traditional architecture , that are constant throughout most of their buildings: Tatami Typically made of straws made of rice with a covering of a soft rush straw. These Tatami mats are a big part of the flooring- these mats provide for a soft surface for sleeping and sitting. The mats remain popular in Japan even today, these mats have subtle scent to them, that blends well with the scent of the wood- this ...