【高級侘寂作品】全球最具影響力的wabi sabi侘寂設計師 Alex Vervoordt

2021-07-18

[Advanced wabi sabi works] Alex Vervoordt, the world’s most influential wabi sabi aesthetic designer

As the world's most influential wabi-sabi aesthetic designer, Axel Vervoordt's love for Zen and the wabi-sabi spirit have become his belief and pursuit. As he said: "There are no rules in what we do, everything comes from the soul." Advanced wabi-sabi aesthetics, Eastern Zen that touches the soul, and exploring the essence of life. This time, let's appreciate the collection of Axel Vervoordt's works and feel the beauty of it. A high-end wabi-sabi aesthetic that touches the soul.

The person who best understands the beauty of Wabi-sabi in the West is Axel Vervoordt

Axel Vervoordt is a collector, antique collector, designer and curator whose previous books include Timeless Interiors, Wabi-Sabi Inspiration, Living with Light and Stories and Reflections. Axel Vervoordt, a nobleman born in Antwerp, was deeply inspired by philosophy and Zen Buddhism. Influenced by the ancient and simple Eastern culture, he viewed things with a more relaxed attitude toward the short, natural and melancholy, and loved the imperfections and flaws of all things in the world. , and integrated this concept with Western antiques, contemporary paintings, and photography to create a refreshing flow that was different from the flashy aesthetics of the time.

▲ Photo: kknews.cc

Kanye West & Kim Kardashian California mansion

Kanye West & Kim Kardashian’s luxurious houses in California made wabi-sabi interior design well-known to everyone, and its popularity continues to this day. Almost all the interiors of the mansion were designed by Axel Vervoordt. Kanye West described this house as "90 percent Axel" and "the smallest monastery". The rounded design with no edges and corners, the simple original state, embodies the Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetics, which is durable and fatal. Appeal.

▲ Design:Axel Vervoordt Photo: Condé Nast

The Greenwich Hotel Greenwich Hotel

Axel Vervoordt collaborated with Japanese architect Tatsuro Miki to design the loft suite of the Greenwich Hotel, creating a stunning wabi-sabi hotel in the bustle of Manhattan. The 6,800-square-foot suite design incorporates the ancient Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetics, expressed in the most humble way, with seemingly unpolished stones, unpainted gray walls, and rough or even cracked cement floors. Even the decorative works are the most simple pictures, showing the primitive beauty of nature. Here time becomes art, which belongs to both the past and the future," said Axel Vervoordt. This wabi-sabi hotel costs up to NT$ 42,000 per night. The designer has long been The holy place to check in!

▲ Design:Axel Vervoordt Photo: thegreenwichhotel.com

Hotel PURS Andernach

The German Hotel PURS is a 17th-century Chancellery building located on the banks of the Rhine River. The renovated building and courtyard use century-old tiles combined with white linen sofas and Japanese abstract paintings. The lobby retains all classic elements - the French antique pharmacy cabinet is the front desk, maintaining a simple, elegant and peaceful style. In addition, the restaurant is separated from the kitchen by a glass wall, so restaurant guests can watch the Michelin chef's cooking process from their seats. The hotel finds connecting elements from different eras and art forms. The unique and pure design is both warm and modern, creating a feeling of home away from home.

▲ Design:Axel Vervoordt Photo: aboutdecorationblog.com

Kanaal Art Community

Kanaal, which emerged in Belgium, was co-designed by Flemish art dealer and interior designer Axel Vervoordt. Kanaal is located on the banks of the Albert Canal. It was acquired and transformed by Axel Vervoordt in 1997 from a brewery built in 1857. After it was completed, Axel Vervoordt transformed it into an art community integrating culture, commerce, and residence, and adopted his consistent signature style with a strong oriental charm, retaining the original characteristics and historical charm of the building, and incorporating antiques and artworks. Producing a dialogue between the old and the new, presenting the timeless beauty of wabi-sabi.

▲ Design:Axel Vervoordt Photo: yinjispace.com

Axel Vervoordt Castle 's Wabi-Sabi Master's Castle

In 1989, Axel Vervoordt transformed the twelfth-century Gravenwezel Castle in Antwerp into his own office, home, and museum using his consistent design techniques and using natural materials. Properly retaining the castle's exposed concrete floors, peeling paint walls, and worn-out furniture, Axel Vervoordt said, "I like old walls. As time goes by, they will become like oil paintings." Reflection of the renovated room Schools and styles from different periods, the interior is simple, natural, friendly and simple, giving people a relaxing and comfortable feeling, fully realizing his artistic ideas and his philosophy of life.

▲ Design:Axel Vervoordt Photo: The Hollywood Reporter

▲ Design:Axel Vervoordt Photo:House & Garden

▲ Design:Axel Vervoordt Photo: axel-vervoordt.com

Nowadays, more and more Wabi-Sabi architecture/interior design uses fair-faced concrete technology to decorate the outer surface of the wall. The home space uses earth-toned furniture, material transformation and techniques to convey the natural feeling of returning to nature.

If you want to create your own wabi sabi space, welcome toOnline consultation with Bstudio, creating a comfortable, peaceful and peaceful home atmosphere for you.

interior space-Avenue of Stars➦

construction space-Taichung Fu's House➦

For any architectural or interior design needs, please feel free to contact us:B-Studio online consultation