Japandi Design
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A hybrid aesthetic combining the comfort and functionality of Scandinavian design with the simple elegance of Japanese style, the "Japandi" look is on the rise, regardless of one’s thoughts on the portmanteau.
Architect Johan Sundberg looked to Japanese architects like Kengo Kuma for inspiration for the design of a holiday home in southern Sweden. "We call it the Katsura typology, but that's probably sacrilegious," he says. The eaves of the gently sloped hipped roof extend generously in all directions, turning the deck into a covered retreat that’s part veranda, part engawa, the Japanese version of a porch.