This New York abode melds Japanese style with modernism to illustrate the fashionable wabi-sabi lifestyle.
City dwellers well know that it's not easy to find a place of respite in a bustling metropolis. Creating a cosy and warm home is a dream of many. 561 Pacific, located in Brooklyn, New York, teams up soft and neat Japanese style with modern minimalist design to make the homeowner feel at ease the moment he sets foot in the space.
Helming the ODA design team, Ryoko Okad said that she takes into reference Japanese wabi-sabi in the conception process, which explains the abundance of unmodified natural materials, such as wood, stone, concrete and steel. The texture echoes the understated, asymmetric, rough and irregular characteristics typical of the style.
The 62 residences at 561 Pacific are floored with white oak in combination with simple, neat contour lines. The space paints out an elegant and smooth layout. One of the most fascinating areas in the small house is the bathroom: the marble walls and floors bring out a clean and comfortable atmosphere without compromising the design.
