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    From Tradition to Modernity: Comparing 2 Indonesian Villas

    Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Just one more step. Please click the confirmation link emailed to you. Amidst the captivating landscapes of Bali, a fascinating interplay of design comes to the forefront. This article examines the juxtaposition of tradition and modernity through an in-depth exploration of two exquisite villa designs, captured by the lens of Danang Seta. The first villa, located on Gili Air’s serene shores, is enriched with traditional Balinese aesthetics and lush surroundings, echoing the island’s cultural heritage. In contrast, the second villa in the vibrant heart of Seminyak stands as a testament to contemporary grandeur.…

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    Modernity Finds Shelter Within Tadao Ando’s The Shinmonzen

    Kyoto is not lacking for serene inns within the city’s historical neighborhoods, in sum emphasizing the city’s eminence as a crafts, arts, and design capital. Walking around Kyoto’s historic Shinmonzen Street in the Gion arts district, it’s easy to believe time passes with a more leisurely gait here along the area’s beautifully preserved buildings. The Shinmonzen distinguishes itself from the numerous traditionally designed machiya townhouses and ryokan inns lining the gentle flow of the Shirakawa River. Not openly so, as the hotel’s front facing architecture of dark latticed timber and kawara tile roofline presents a distinguished weathered simplicity. But inside…