Norm Architects
Stillness: Japanese Aesthetics Book
After over a decade of travel, study, and creative collaboration with Japan, Norm Architects shares its uniquely Scandinavian view of Japanese aesthetics in Stillness.
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 studio's contemporary projects, such as the Äng restaurant in Sweden and the Heatherhill Beach House in Denmark. Juxtaposing images from Japan with Norm Architects' work, it highlights the centuries-old connections between the two design cultures, with commentary from expert collaborators in both regions. At once an ode to Japan, a personal travelogue, and an aesthetic manifesto.