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Tag Archives: Senses

Slow Space: Good Design Principles

At Aamodt / Plumb we strive to create good buildings, which we define as empathetic, experiential, beautiful, and connected to nature. We manifest these core…

By Aamodt / Plumb

Slow Space: What Makes a Good Building?

A good building goes beyond satisfying the basic need of shelter by inspiring our primal senses and connecting us with our surroundings. It is an…

By Aamodt / Plumb

Hygge: Slowing Down The Scandinavian Way

Winters in Scandinavia are long and cold. It’s dark outside for much of the day. To save their spirits from winter depression, the Scandinavians have…

By Aamodt / Plumb

Designing With Natural Light

Light is a primary concern when designing a home. As human beings, we rely on vision to experience the world around us, and light plays…

By David Ascher

Wabi Sabi – Japanese Beauty and Imperfection

At age 23 I spent a year in Japan studying, traveling and collecting tea cups. It was there that I learned about wabi sabi. After…

By Mette Aamodt