Gestalten • STILLNESS
Coffee table book
Stillness: An exploration of japanese aesthetics in architecture and design.
304 pages.
Hardcover. FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified.
REF. 91802
W.24,5 x D.33cm
In Stock
The book features richly illustrated dispatches from visits to Japanese landscapes, architecture and cultural sites, shedding light on the influence Japanese traditions have had on the Norm Copenhagen studio’s contemporary projects, such as the Äng restaurant in Sweden or Heatherhill Beach House in Denmark.
Juxtaposing images from Japan with this studio’ work, the book highlights the centuries-old connections between the distinct design cultures, emphasizing mutual respect and shared philosophies.
Commentary from expert collaborators in both regions provides in-depth understanding into key design principles. At once an ode to Japan, a personal travelogue, and an aesthetic manifesto, Stillness takes readers on Norm’s decade-long journey as they’ve sought to understand one of the world’s most revered creative cultures.
Book publishing is actively and constantly reimagined by Gestalten. An extensive range of titles that not only enriches the reader's life, but also promotes ongoing engagement with the surrounding creative landscape.
Gestalten’s origin story began with a focus on the aesthetic, particularly that of graphic design and, over the last two decades, the scope of both its content and its expertise has widened.
Today, using a myriad of observations of culture, people, art, and other intimate, inspirational informants, Gestalten documents and anticipates vital movements in architecture, visual culture, design & fashion, escapism, food & beverages, travel, and contemporary art.
