the way of tea - conversations, musings and lovely things
as the beautifully wise japanese saying goes, cha-zen ichimi or zen and tea have the same flavour.
maana homes architecture retreat — a day with japanese architect, uoya shigenori
it was an honour meeting japanese architect uoya shigenori. grounded in research into kyoto’s urban dwellings and grid system, each focus on preserving machiya and nagaya. through a deep understanding of natural materials and composition, he adapts each space for modern use while preserving the essence of traditional japanese construction and aesthetics.
maana homes architecture retreat — the art of earthen walls.
it feels like part of a greater collective effort, a shared responsibility to honour and protect these ancient ways ——- to ensure they are not lost but carried forward, woven into the future with the same care and respect that shaped them for centuries.