No matter how history washes away or how stories flow, on this land favored by the gods, the reverence for life and respect for nature have always been the universal language that transcends all differences, and the eternal heartbeat of the island.
During this study journey, we deeply experienced the design philosophy and artistic atmosphere of South Africa, drew inspiration and broadened our horizons.
Turning the last corner, the towering ancient trees suddenly split to both sides, as if the curtain of a stage slowly rose - the black-and-white Vandenbussche villa thus quietly appeared before me.
With clear purpose and immense curiosity, we embarked on a 7-day intensive study tour. Though brief, the journey was densely structured, covering a full spectrum from cultural roots to contemporary expression.
In January this year, YINJISPACE visited Danish design studio HOMEWORK as part of its study tour, experiencing the belief that design is not meant to attract attention, but to provoke thought.
Between the Java Sea and the Indian Ocean, an almost diamond-shaped island, along with many other islands, extends from northwest to east, forming the boundary of the ocean, which is the "Island of the Gods" praised Bali.
Belgian architects have explored another subtle possibility outside of the international trend: serenity, rationality, humility, but also contains some vague religious humanism, harmonizing the organic order and stimulating the vitality of individual life.
Through the plains of northern Europe, Denmark, “undulating in gentle slopes and valleys,” reveals itself, and all the way north, across the sea from Sweden and Norway, the long coastline is rich in physical landscapes.
The term "Wabi-Sabi" has long existed, where "Wabi" typically refers to a "state of harmonious tranquility," and "Sabi" signifies the "principle of the passage of time." When these two concepts merge, they describe a profound yearning for natural philosophy and a simple aesthetic, inspired by the solitude and sense of impermanence brought by the passage of time.
