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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Ikebana in Melbourne, Australia by Elenberg FraserDecember 13th, 2018 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Elenberg Fraser Part of our ongoing Western occupation, Ikebana’s name gives you a hint at the story behind this new residential and retail project in West Melbourne. Yes it’s Japanese-inspired, but without the cliché – you won’t find any Hello Kitty here (although we can promise a karaoke room). Instead, we took the concepts behind the fêted Japanese aesthetic as our point of departure for the architecture – an attention to (nano) detail and dedication to hand-made traditions is set against a natural, formal backdrop.
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 Image Courtesy © PETER CLARKE Built around courtyards that evoke the intense reflection of the famous Japanese rock gardens, and the ability to blend outdoor space with indoor – these central spaces offer respite from the urban surrounds, a place for contemplation. The apartments themselves are broken up into several smaller buildings, cascading down the site. The façade appears as pieces of hand torn paper, the organic randomness providing a counterpoint to the harder edges of the materials. Privacy is offered via screened glazing with a customised, baked-on ceramic frit – the delicacy of the pattern offering another moment of pleasure in design. Retail tenancies on the ground floor buffer residents from the traffic on Dudley Street with a double façade wintergarden. Planters and shading along the external retail facade offer solar protection whilst operable windows provide natural ventilation to the wintergarden.  Image Courtesy © PETER CLARKE  Image Courtesy © PETER CLARKE Enter the building and the Japanese story continues. Apartment interior colour schemes can be chosen from dark, light, or an optimised scheme as an upgrade – minimalist palettes that emphasise raw materials, textures and tonality. Japan’s legendary knack for spatial efficiency parallels our own research into residential design. At Ikebana, we make the most of every square inch: island benches double as dining tables and shelving is tucked away where you least expect it. The communal areas mean you’ll never have to leave your own building: you’ll find jacuzzis, outdoor dining with a fire pit, a teppanyaki bar, rooftop garden, an independently leased outdoor cinema and yes, the karaoke lounge. Living at Ikebana might not turn you Japanese but it may well help you find your inner zen. Surround yourself with simplicity and feel the difference.  Image Courtesy © PETER CLARKE  Image Courtesy © PETER CLARKE  Image Courtesy © PETER CLARKE  Image Courtesy © PETER CLARKE  Image Courtesy © PETER CLARKE  Image Courtesy © PETER CLARKE  Image Courtesy © PETER CLARKE  Image Courtesy © PETER CLARKE
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