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Architect Crafts Miniature Worlds from Wood Scraps
14 Dec
Summary
- Architect Yukihiro Akama creates miniature houses from salvaged wood.
- His unique art pieces are inspired by his architectural background.
- Each one-of-a-kind house sells quickly through his website.
Yukihiro Akama, a Japanese architect by training, has found a new artistic calling creating miniature houses from wood scraps. After relocating to northern England following the 2011 Fukushima disaster, he began carving these whimsical structures from salvaged materials found behind his family's home. Working with discarded wood from his day job, he transforms scraps into unique art pieces.
His creations, often standing on stilts with pointed roofs, draw from his architectural past and personal experiences. Each house is meticulously detailed, incorporating natural wood textures and poetic names that reflect his imagination. These distinctive pieces are highly sought after, selling out quickly through his online platform, demonstrating the appeal of unique, handcrafted items.
Akama's artistic process involves intricate carving, blowtorch detailing, and the application of clay, pebbles, and wood stain. Despite the challenges of working with delicate wood, he adapts his designs when pieces break, embracing imperfection as a sign of authenticity. He now plans to expand his studio and incorporate new materials like steel and ceramic into his work, further diversifying his miniature architectural designs.
