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Accessibly Designed Coastal Homes

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Dane Taylor Design Unveils the New Butterfly House in Australia

— July 5, 2023 — Art & Design
Australian design studio Dane Taylor Design completes the Butterfly House, which is an accessible home right by the coast in New South Wales. It is heavily inspired by Japanese aesthetics, specifically the wabi-sabi philosophy to support the owners who live with multiple sclerosis. It is made with a warm material palette and the wabi-sabi philosophy means to celebrate imperfections. It is spread throughout two volumes complete with sloping roofs, which nods to its namesake.

Founder of the studio Dane Taylor speaks about the design to Dezeen, stating "In response to my client's experience of living with chronic illness in Sydney City, our overarching goal was to create a permanent coastal retreat that would provide her with solace and support her recovery. We aimed to achieve this by designing tranquil spaces with a warm material palette, guided by the philosophy of wabi-sabi, which embraces imperfection and adaptability to change."

Image Credit: Dane Taylor
Trend Themes
1. Accessible Homes - Creating homes that are specifically designed to accommodate individuals with unique physical needs.
2. Wabi-sabi Design - Drawing inspiration from the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection, incorporating imperfect elements into design aesthetics.
3. Coastal Retreats - Designing homes located by the coast that provide a peaceful and rejuvenating environment for residents.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Opportunities to design and build accessible homes that cater to individuals with specific physical requirements.
2. Interior Design - Incorporating wabi-sabi principles into interior design to create visually appealing spaces that celebrate imperfections.
3. Real Estate - Developing and marketing coastal properties as retreats or vacation homes that offer a tranquil environment and escape from urban life.
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