Japanese design concepts and traditional joints for modern furniture

Abstract

Japanese culture presents refinement, simplicity, aesthetics, and balance. It shows how nature and aesthetics can be integrated into the living space. The architecture of the Japanese house is characterized by sliding doors and partitions that can be removed to create large, open, and flexible spaces. Traditional furniture has a simple beauty and functionality that fits perfectly with Japanese life and philosophy. Japanese wood products are uniquely crafted without nails or screws, relying on precise joinery for durability. Such a technique yields very durable and aesthetically pleasing furniture pieces. Japanese wood techniques, employing the art of Japanese woodworking, offer training in the wood workshop, teaching patience and respect for nature. This study reviews and highlights Japanese design concepts along with a selection of traditional jointing techniques for furniture. Based on them, a modern table inspired by the Torii Gate was designed. Therefore, modern furniture inspired by such concepts can stand the test of time.

Keywords

• design
• furniture
• Japanese joints

Modern mobilyalar için Japon tasarım konseptleri ve geleneksel birleştirmeler

Abstract

Japon kültürü incelik, sadelik, estetik ve denge sunar. Doğanın ve estetiğin yaşam alanına nasıl entegre edilebileceğini gösterir. Japon evinin mimarisi, büyük, açık ve esnek alanlar yaratmak için çıkarılabilen sürgülü kapılar ve bölmelerle karakterize edilir. Geleneksel mobilyalar, Japon yaşamı ve felsefesiyle mükemmel bir şekilde uyuşan basit bir güzelliğe ve işlevselliğe sahiptir. Japon ahşap ürünlerinin tasarımında çivi veya vida kullanılmadığı bilinen bir gerçektir ve bu da onları hassas bağlantılara sahip olmaları nedeniyle çok benzersiz kılar. Böyle bir teknik, çok dayanıklı ve estetik mobilya parçalarıyla sonuçlanır. Japon ahşap işçiliği sanatını kullanan Japon ahşap teknikleri, ahşap atölyesinde eğitim sunarak sabrı ve doğaya saygıyı öğretir. Bu çalışma, Japon tasarım konseptlerini ve mobilyalar için geleneksel birleştirme tekniklerinden bazılarını inceler ve vurgular. Bunlara dayanarak, Torii Kapısı'ndan esinlenen modern bir masa tasarlanmıştır. Dolayısıyla bu konseptlerden ilham alan modern mobilyalar zamana meydan okuyabiliyor.

Keywords

• Tasarım
• Mobilya
• Japon bağlantıları

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