‘One can ascend to a higher development only by bringing rhythm and repetition into one's life. Rhythm holds sway in all nature.’ Rudolf Steiner
The traditional Japanese concept of Engawa relates to the transitional or liminal space between indoor and outdoor realms. At the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon, Kengo Kuma’s arched forms serve as the medium for dialogue that is both refined and exhilarating, its conversational rhythms underscored by the meticulous repetition of roof tiles and timber boards.
Photography
John Pawson