Super clean. I really like the shelves. Love the leather chair as well. I wish I could have a carpet. Haha.
These photos of your space are great. My apologies if I donât recall you stating as much, but where do you live? I always wanted a similar space but it seems they are concentrated in only a few regions in the US.
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That video felt a bit like playing the sims
I live in Tokyo. We really lucked out to find a space where we were able to freely design the interior, layout, etc as we wanted. It really was a right place at the right time kind of a situation.
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The cable management issue got me thinking.
At the moment it is still possible to get some XLR/midi cables piped in somewhere from the living room (the one âall windows -1â) to the more office like studio space (one floor down).
Would be great to be able to control gear that is in the studio space from the living room with an OT for example 
@DimensionsTomorrow can you summarise the process of buying property in Japan? Where are you from originally? Is it smooth/easy as (I assume) a foreign national? Very interested to hear about prices relative to where you come from.
Back on topic -
https://www.remodelista.com/posts/10-easy-pieces-shelving-systems/
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If you were ever on EU - you may remember Nils.
His studio space was mint.
I will search some pics
BRB
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3 Meter studio space times 60cm. Nice chair to chill included. Looks crowded because of the dust covers.
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I donât want to derail the thread too much, so the short answer is that itâs quite difficult for foreign nationals to buy in Japan. Iâm originally from the US, but have been here nearly 20 years (roughly half my life) and can speak/read the language at a high level (Iâm a translator, so I can read contracts and discuss design plans, etc).
Property isnât cheap, but Tokyo is still very affordable compared with other major cities like New York, San Fran, Hong Kong, or London, and interest rates are very low and can be fixed for the life of the mortgage. The architect we worked with has been building these types of spaces since the 1970s, so we had a bit of a master to guide us, although we had to make all of the layout/design decisions ourselves. As I said before, in our case, we just happened to meet the right people at the right time, so luck also played a big role.
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My wife really likes the 606 Universal Shelving. We had looked at it in the past when I was on my Dieter Rams kick, but the price sort of stopped me in my tracks. Iâm actually considering talking to them this time though. I really do like the modular nature since studio space evolves over time. Plus, the price includes all of the personalized design consultation. Also, when Iâm stuck for inspiration, talking to a Pro has always helped tremendously in the past.
Also, @Padevilâs note about that room I posted being from Paulo Mendes Da Rochaâs Concrete House has me thinking that I should be looking at architect and designersâ spaces again rather than musiciansâ spaces for inspiration. Iâve spent a lot of time looking at photos of architectâs own homes in the past, and what always strikes me is that they tend to come up with simple, elegant solutions. That simple shelf running along that wall in that photo looks amazing, is very utilitarian, and would be pretty cheap to implement.
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Yeah the Dieter Rams doesnât come cheap but with your space I wouldnât hesitate for one second - itâs also an investment in your day to day living like buying a decent sofa - itâs a good way to think of it - a mid size Rams installation will set you back around 2-3 grand which you could easily spend on a sofa or other quality furniture. Plus the modular nature means you can start low at around 600 clams and grow it as your needs evolve and finances allow.
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i like to think the ten principles for design are possibly applicable to sound design, groove sequencing, song arrangement, instrumentation volume levels, and tempo âŠ
Good design is innovative. Technology and design move in tandem, the former providing new opportunities for the latter.
Good design makes a product useful. A product is bought to be used. Good design emphasizes this usefulness, whilst disregarding anything that detracts from it.
Good design is aesthetic. A productâs aesthetic quality has an effect on the people that use it. Itâs an integral part of its usefulness.
Good design makes a product understandable. Itâs function should be self-explanatory.
Good design is unobtrusive. Products that fulfill a purpose are like tools. They are neither decorative objects nor works of art.
Good design is honest. It does not make a product more innovative, powerful or valuable than it really is.
Good design is long lasting. It avoids being fashionable and therefore never appears antiquated.
Good design is thorough down to the last detail. Care and accuracy in the design process show respect towards the consumer.
Good design is environmentally friendly. It conserves resources and minimizes physical and visual pollution throughout the lifecycle of the product.
Good design is as little design as possible. Less, but better â because it concentrates on the essential aspects.
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That is so true, I have dozens of friends producing psychedelic trance, itâs fine to hear, but not my thing at all to produce.
I always exercise minimalism in my music, I love to remove most of the details and leave just the bare structure of the song, as simple as possible, and, if still has nice sounddesign and groove, than that is going to be releasedâŠ
And yeah @DimensionsTomorrow I really enjoy simplicity and context in architecture⊠Paulo Mendes da Rocha, Steven Holl, Oscar Niemeyer, Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson are avatars for me. (google them along with âinteriorâ)
Just be aware there are so many architects that love the very opposite.
Itâs good to drag inspiration and do something yourself, using cheap furniture in creative ways. I donât think you need to buy expensive designer furniture, your own creativity can go a long way! (designers will probably hate me on this hahaha)
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A bit of a closet, but bright and perfect for morning jams (currently en route to work wishing I was morning jamming). I like having the tv tables for when synths come to visit 
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Lovely! I guess we will take them too, but for âhighâ bookshelving in the 1 walled living space.
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My Partner liked them immediately. She said my cable manager idea on the other hand 
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Is the worst idea since the start of the whole project 
I would Love me a mancave tooâŠmy dream mancave: 100 m2 of a factory/storage Level with big Windows, no neighbours and kitchen/bedroom included, all with very clear styled furniture. :Sigh: in my next life maybe.
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fantasy team scenario: Teenage Engineering, Behringer and Ikea pool their resources to come up with a range of affordable top line designer shelving solutions.
personally i would like freestanding single-item holding devices inspired by the original anglepoise lamp stand design. like the VESA multi-hinged monitor desk mountable holders, except they have their own floor base and do not require mounting to a desk. install half a dozen and have them standing about the room in various semi-comical positions, holding quality instruments, ready to play.
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