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Zen
Interior Design Philosophy
           Mansi Shukla-Goklaney
Zen : Meaning & Origin
Zen /zen/: A 12th century Japanese school of
Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing the value of
meditation and intuition rather than ritual worship or
study of scriptures.

       Sanskrit origin: Dhyana (meditation)
Living fully and authentically in the present moment
makes each instant of ones life a peak experience.
Zen : Principles of Design
Asymmetry
"Uniformity of design was considered fatal to the
freshness of imaginationdesigns which are
asymmetrical are more dynamic, active
Zen : Principles of Design
Simplicity
Zen eschews gaudy, ornate and over embellished in
favour of sparse, fresh & neatminimalist design
Zen : Principles of Design
Austerity
Reduce everything to the pitch of essence.
Zen : Principles of Design
Naturalness
Zen is artless, without pretense, or self-consciousness.
Its bare wood, unpolished stone, and flowers in the
backyard!
Zen : Principles of Design
Freedom from Worldly Attachments
Buddhist philosophy not to be bound to life, things or
rules
Zen : Principles of Design
Subtle Profundity
within Zen lies a deep reserve, a mysterious, shadowy
darknessthe hint of soft moonlight through a
skylight.
Zen : Applied
Simplicity
       lack of clutter, minimalist approach, use natural objects eg
       stone and woodlow furniture with simple straight lines
Ornament & Purpose
       essentials, remove things without purpose and highlight
       one or two items and watch them stand out
Mindfulness
       conscious and purposeful environment, choose items with
       determination eg: retaining plants inside the home
Lighting
       lots of itplacing simple sculpting can create an ever
       changing dynamic resulting in flow of positive energy
Colours
       earthy tones reflect a harmonious palette or possibilities,
       colours should be given with decorative objects

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  • 1. Zen Interior Design Philosophy Mansi Shukla-Goklaney
  • 2. Zen : Meaning & Origin Zen /zen/: A 12th century Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing the value of meditation and intuition rather than ritual worship or study of scriptures. Sanskrit origin: Dhyana (meditation) Living fully and authentically in the present moment makes each instant of ones life a peak experience.
  • 3. Zen : Principles of Design Asymmetry "Uniformity of design was considered fatal to the freshness of imaginationdesigns which are asymmetrical are more dynamic, active
  • 4. Zen : Principles of Design Simplicity Zen eschews gaudy, ornate and over embellished in favour of sparse, fresh & neatminimalist design
  • 5. Zen : Principles of Design Austerity Reduce everything to the pitch of essence.
  • 6. Zen : Principles of Design Naturalness Zen is artless, without pretense, or self-consciousness. Its bare wood, unpolished stone, and flowers in the backyard!
  • 7. Zen : Principles of Design Freedom from Worldly Attachments Buddhist philosophy not to be bound to life, things or rules
  • 8. Zen : Principles of Design Subtle Profundity within Zen lies a deep reserve, a mysterious, shadowy darknessthe hint of soft moonlight through a skylight.
  • 9. Zen : Applied Simplicity lack of clutter, minimalist approach, use natural objects eg stone and woodlow furniture with simple straight lines Ornament & Purpose essentials, remove things without purpose and highlight one or two items and watch them stand out Mindfulness conscious and purposeful environment, choose items with determination eg: retaining plants inside the home Lighting lots of itplacing simple sculpting can create an ever changing dynamic resulting in flow of positive energy Colours earthy tones reflect a harmonious palette or possibilities, colours should be given with decorative objects