House of Reminiscence

The apartment building was designed by the architect Susumu Masuda around 30 years ago. It is owned by the architect and sought-after Japanese renovation specialist Mr. Oshima, a pioneer in this field. His company, blue studio, is a renowned renovation architecture firm in Japan and has won multiple design and audience awards.

The latest technologies, such as the best possible insulation and a ventilation system using natural energy, were used to make the renovation environmentally friendly.

The House of Reminiscence contains numerous unique antique handicrafts such as ceramic plates, pots and artworks. Oshima's craftsmanship and guiding principle of the renovation is based on the philosophy of the Japanese art critic and philosopher Soetsu Yanagi.
Everyday objects are constant companions in our lives. Yanagi's vision, "The Beauty of Everyday Things," argues that everyday objects should be made with care and made to last. They should be simple, robust and safe – the aesthetic result of consistently meeting useful needs. Handcrafted objects such as traditional tea cups illustrate this magic of simplicity and function: the beauty of everyday things.

For his bathroom, Oshima chose Duravit because he particularly appreciates the high standard of sustainable design and the high quality and durability.
The built-in washbasins from the Duravit Luv and 1930 series also symbolize the connection between tradition and modernity. Luv countertop basins, for example, with their Scandinavian design, capture the spirit of the times. The innovative DuraCeram® material enables the characteristic soft shapes and delicate edges – design elements where conventional materials such as ceramics reach their limits. But the 1930 built-in washbasin, also made of ceramic, is also sure to impress: the typical octagonal design was created in the golden 1920s and presented to the world for the first time in 1930.