Stillness (Relié)

"Stilness" invites readers to ponder the aesthetic links between two disparate cultures : one in Scandinavia, the other in japan. Copenhagen-based Norm Architects shares observations collected from numerous visits to Japan, from ancient temples and gardens to modern cities - all documented through sublime photography. A series of essays provides enriching insights from experts in architecture, design, and craft, whose comments further illuminate the deeply rooted aesthetic kinship between Scandinavia and Japan, while emphasizing the mutual respect and shared philosophies of design and craft.
"Stillness" is an ode In Japan, a personal travelogue, and an aesthetic manifesto that allows readers to experience Norm Architects' decade-long inquiry, as they've sought to better understand one of the world's most revered creative cultures.