Japanese-Inspired Interior Design with Wood

A course by Roman Izquierdo Bouldstridge , Architect

Architect. Barcelona, Spain.
Joined January 2021

Learn to design spaces inspired by Japanese architecture with wood as the central element

97% positive reviews (73)
2,387 students
Audio: Spanish
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn to design spaces inspired by Japanese architecture with wood as the central element

Discover the potential of wood for designing warm, functional interior spaces inspired by Japanese architecture. Roman, the architect and founder of the studio Roman Izquierdo Bouldstridge, shows you the secrets to creating unique and innovative atmospheres. His work has received international recognition at the International Design Awards (IDA) and the Rethinking the Future Awards.

In this course, Roman teaches you how to plan an interior design project from scratch by exploring various design systems where wood, nature, and natural light play a fundamental role. Open your mind to the endless creative possibilities by developing your personal criteria and accessing the resources you need to find your own style of design.

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What will you learn in this online course?

13 lessons & 33 downloads

  • 97% positive reviews (73)
  • 2,387 students
  • 13 lessons (2h 5m)
  • 33 additional resources (12 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Plan and develop an interior design project that includes the formal, aesthetic, spatial, and functional concepts explained in the course.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone in the field of architecture and interior or product design interested in learning new ways to design spaces and furniture, whether first-year students or experienced professionals. This course is also perfect for anyone who loves Japanese culture and wood.

Requirements and materials

Basic notions of architecture and a desire to learn are needed to take this course. A working knowledge of 2D and 3D design programs like AutoCAD, Google SketchUp, and Adobe Photoshop will also be helpful, but not essential.

As for materials, you need a pencil, paper, a scale ruler, and, most importantly, an eraser so you can make mistakes and change your designs as many times as necessary. If you prefer to work digitally, a computer or an iPad with the 2D and 3D design programs of your choice are sufficient.


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2,387 Students
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Roman Izquierdo Bouldstridge

Architect Roman Izquierdo graduated from the Barcelona School of Architecture (ETSAB) and began his professional career in the Japaneses studios Junya Ishigami and Kengo Kuma. In 2014, he founded his own studio in Barcelona: Roman Izquierdo Bouldstridge. The studio's style has a clear Japanese influence, characterized by warm architecture that blends nature, light, and time to create unique atmospheres. Beyond architecture, they carry out design projects in a range of fields, from urban planning to interior design and furniture.

They have received international recognition for their work at the International Design Awards (IDA) and the Rethinking the Future Awards. They were also finalists at the SBID awards (Society of British Interior Design) and the World Interiors News Awards, nominated for the Building of The Year award, and invited to participate in the 2021 Venice Biennale of Architecture exhibition.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • influences
  • U2

    The poetry of light and spatial logic

    • japanese architecture
    • Understanding what exists: client and space
    • Design strategy: space, light and program
  • U3

    Design and game systems

    • Flexibility and limits between stays
    • Systems and wooden structures
    • Light and wooden windows
    • wooden furniture
    • types of wood
  • U4

    Details, nature and sustainability

    • The elegance of the details
    • The beauty of the nature
    • Reuse in systems
  • FP

    Final project

    • Design of Japanese spaces with wood

What to expect from a Domestika course

  • Learn at your own pace

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    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

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  • Share knowledge and ideas

    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

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FAQs

Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.

The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.

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Japanese-Inspired Interior Design with Wood. Architecture, and Spaces course by Roman Izquierdo Bouldstridge

Japanese-Inspired Interior Design with Wood

  • 97% positive reviews (73)
  • 2,387 students