Silence lingers
Laag-Soeren | 2026
Stillness is woven into every element of this home — a retreat shaped not just by architecture, but by intention. Designed by its owner, my uncle and a meditation teacher, the space reflects a way of being rather than a place to live. Inspired by Buddhist philosophy, it does not demand attention, but invites presence.
The home exists as a quiet offering — encouraging observation, and a deeper connection to the moment. Every element is placed with care, not to impress, but to create harmony, allowing the space to breathe and be experienced with intention.
Home and landscape exist as one, each shaping the other in quiet dialogue. The movement of wind through the trees, the shifting light across raw materials, the stillness at dawn — all are intrinsic to the architecture. Large windows frame the landscape as an active presence, dissolving the boundary between indoors and out.
余韻 | yoin — that which lingers
The materials — earthy, tactile, and intentional — are chosen with the same mindfulness that shapes a meditation practice. Wood, stone, and textures breathe with time, allowing imperfection and change to become part of the design. This is not a space of excess, but of clarity — a home where silence is not emptiness, but depth.
This philosophy extends into every intimate detail. The bathroom, a place often reduced to function, becomes a space for ritual. Not merely a necessity, but an experience of presence. Light moves slowly across textured stone and muted surfaces, revealing details that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Stepping into this space is not just a physical experience, but a sensory one — an invitation to pause, to feel the textures. More than a home, this is a meditation in form — a place where design is not only seen, but felt.
