YINJISPACE use media professional’s unique perspective,try to explore the essence of life behind the design works.
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YINJISPACE use media professional’s unique perspective,try to explore the essence of life behind the design works.
© 粤ICP备19077098号
In northern Kyoto, the century-old Maana Atelier has been given a new life. It is a workshop dedicated to preserving and passing on the tradition of Japanese architecture and craftsmanship. It is not only a figurative carrier of history, but also a space for people to reconnect with handmade skills and natural materials. It continues the unique urban memory of Kyoto. Originally the residence of a merchant, the flexible spatial layout and the use of natural materials have enabled this Machicho in Kyoto to adapt to new lifestyles as The Times have changed.
The workshop, Maana Atelier, is part of Maana Homes, co-founded by Hana Tsukamoto and Irene Chang. Over the years, they have been restoring and reinterpreting Kyoto's architectural heritage, expanding into new areas by offering accommodation and retreats that allow visitors to experience the techniques and materials that have shaped Kyoto's culture through immersive workshops.
Maana Atelier is a special workshop designed to explore Japan's rich herbal tea history. Participants can create their own personalized organic tea blends using traditional herbs that existed before the tea tree was introduced to Japan. The plant-based tea materials used by Maana Atelier are derived from natural organic agriculture, sustainably preserving biodiversity and preserving the most original flavors. Each tea is a gift of time and land. This commercial tea cultivation is different from the traditional cultivation method that relies on a single cultivation method, and it protects biodiversity while preventing soil erosion and damage.
In addition, the workshop also emphasizes the sensory experience of tea making, where participants can smell, touch and taste various herbs; From the sense of herbaceous veins in the fingertips, to the lingering aroma in the breath, to the layered perception after the entrance, one can experience the diverse climate and seasonal changes in Japan.
One of the components of the machiya architecture is a series of walls made of earth walls (Tsuchikabe). They are the separation of space, but also reflect a kind of wisdom of coexistence with nature. The mixture of soil, straw, sand and seaweed makes it breathable, moisture-regulating and heat-insulating, allowing occupants to experience a comfortable temperature and humidity balance in the changing seasons.
Tsuchikabe (earth wall) is one of the traditional building materials of Machicho in Kyoto, handmade by artisans known as "Sakans". The walls, made from a mixture of clay, straw, sand and seaweed, are designed to divide the space and be a natural feature, while enhancing the breathability, heat insulation and livability of the home.
In the workshop, participants can experience the entire process of making earth walls and understand the characteristics of raw materials. Prepare raw materials by hand, feel the texture changes of different ingredients, and experience the process of layering and shaping under the guidance of craftsmen, feel the collision of technology and intuition between the soil and the palm, and finally present the balance of beauty.
In this process, each participant will create their own clay wall art board, although the scale is small, but embodies the essence of Kyoto Machiya architectural culture. This technique reflects the concept of sustainability in Japanese architectural philosophy - unlike modern industrial materials, which rely on synthetics and energy-intensive processing, earth walls are entirely taken from nature and can be harmlessly returned to nature after use.
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