SOHO LOFT JAPANESE PHILOSOPHY MEETS SCANDINAVIAN SENSIBILITY
Location: London, W1 Architect: Black & Milk
Floor: Ashridge Plank (shown finished), Unfinished Oaks London is home to many converted warehouses which offer a desirable combination of historical interest, unique industrial features, and contemporary design-led interiors. A prime example of a gorgeous warehouse renovation is Soho Loft, located in the heart of London’s West End. The apartment has been fully renovated into a tranquil space away from the bustle of London life and uses natural materials, a neutral colour palette, and a lot of light to create a Japandi haven. Floor-to-ceiling windows let in an array of natural light, and the Japanese rice paper doors, along with the clean lines brings balance of function and form to the scheme, contributing to the Feng Shui energy of the interior arrangement. Japandi, which is a mix of Japanese and Scandinavian designs is influenced by the Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy which denotes a lifestyle with a connection to nature and celebrates imperfections (learn more about this philosophy on page 10). The use of the FSC ® -certified Ted Todd natural wood floor - Ashridge - aligns with these philosophies perfectly. Image Credit: Philip Durrant
BENIHANA A UNIQUE AND IMMERSIVE JAPANESE DINING EXPERIENCE
Location: London, WC2 Designer: La Villaine Floor: Tattenhall Wide Plank, Project Collection
Natural materials underpin the entire scheme – a characteristic synonymous with Japanese interiors. As such two of our Ted Todd floors, Ollerton and Tattenhall, were chosen for the project. The interior brings together key elements of Japanese design. Lighting and texture are used to elevate the space and clean materials demonstrate an appreciation of beauty. The energetic ambiance of the scheme is a perfect blend of Japanese aesthetics and unique design required for a modern Asian restaurant. Image Credit: Benihana
With its heritage firmly rooted in Japanese culture, Benihana in Covent Garden offers its customers a unique and flamboyant Teppanyaki dining experience. A cool brand with a strong internationally renowned identity, the development of its new £2m restaurant required a bold interpretation of an established style.
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