A study between aesthetic and functional design with respect to restaurant with Wabi Sabi style
Aamity school of design, amity university, Noida, sector 125 Uttar Pradesh 201313, India.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(01), 2561–2568
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.1.3270
Publication history:
Received on 15 September 2024; revised on 26 October 2024; accepted on 28 October 2024.
Abstract:
Wabi-sabi is a Japanese aesthetic that finds beauty in imperfection, transience, and simplicity. In restaurant design, it involves balancing aesthetics with functionality to create a unique and memorable dining experience.
This research focuses on the combination of aesthetics and functionality in wabi-sabi inspired restaurants. Wabi-sabi, a Japanese aesthetic emphasizing imperfection, simplicity, and transience, is increasingly popular in modern interior design. Wabi-sabi is a Japanese aesthetic that celebrates the beauty of imperfection, transience, and simplicity. It finds beauty in the natural world, aging, and the inevitable passage of time. Embracing flaws, irregularities, and asymmetries, wabi-sabi acknowledges the temporary nature of things and appreciates the understated and unadorned. This philosophy encourages us to slow down, Savor the moment, and find joy in the simple things. The study explores how wabi-sabi principles can be applied to create visually appealing and practical restaurant spaces.
The research begins by defining wabi-sabi and its key characteristics. It then examines the aesthetic aspects of wabi-sabi restaurant design, including the use of natural materials, imperfect textures, minimalist colour palettes, organic shapes, and negative space. Additionally, the functional aspects of wabi-sabi design, such as comfort, efficiency, accessibility, and sustainability, are discussed. The study explores how wabi-sabi principles can be integrated into restaurant design to create a harmonious and authentic environment. It also examines the impact of wabi-sabi design on the customer experience and the restaurant's brand identity.
To illustrate the application of wabi-sabi principles in restaurant design, the study presents case studies of successful wabi-sabi inspired restaurants. These case studies provide concrete examples of how designers have effectively combined aesthetic and functional elements to create unique and memorable dining experiences.
Keywords:
Aesthetics; Functionality; Wabi-Sabi; Restaurant; Comfort
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