Ukrainian design studio MAKHNO Studio is rooted in its ability to create modern Ukrainian architecture, ceramics, and interior design with its latest highlight being the century-old Kyoto House. It was commissioned to update a part of the home to retain its ancient Japanese themes whilst also carefully tasked to add “a drop of Ukrainian color to the Japanese context.”
A lot of the home has a traditional heritage design which can be seen through the textural clay walls, original tatami mats, floor plan with low furnishings, shoji screens, and more. The part of the home that is being updated in used to stage traditional tea ceremonies and as a guest room. The studio went about the design by finding a gentle path of restoration to maintain the history.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Modern Ukrainian Architecture
- MAKHNO Studio specializes in creating modern Ukrainian architecture, incorporating ancient Japanese themes to create a harmonious blend of styles.
- Ceramics and Interior Design
- MAKHNO Studio's expertise in ceramics and interior design allows them to update century-old homes while preserving their traditional heritage.
- Restoration with a Twist
- MAKHNO Studio's approach to updating historic homes involves a delicate restoration process combined with the addition of a unique cultural element, resulting in a captivating blend of old and new.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- The field of architecture can benefit from incorporating traditional elements from different cultures, creating innovative and captivating designs that embrace heritage.
- Ceramics
- The ceramics industry can explore the merging of different artistic traditions to create one-of-a-kind pieces that appeal to a diverse range of consumers.
- Interior Design
- The interior design industry can discover new opportunities by combining traditional design elements with modern aesthetics, resulting in unique and culturally rich spaces.
