Pet Architecture

"Pet Architecture" is an affectionate term for the small buildings built in-between spaces in Tokyo. These spaces are unusually shaped lots that push the design into creative and innovative direction, often with unique and delightful outcomes. Sometimes these lots shapes are due to the urban landscape and sometimes as a result of the natural terrain. The idea of in-between spaces and how things fit together, like in origami, is fascinating. I used hand rendered elements (pencil rubbings over flattened origami shapes) and flat soft colors to explore these concepts in a simple way. There is a tenderness and relaxed feeling in these urban spaces, despite being in unusually angular spaces and amongst urban buildings. They offer a relief, like a pet animal or a pot plant, from the stresses of urban life.

The image is an abstract digital artwork that features a collage of various colored geometric shapes on a predominantly grey background. There are lighter and darker shades of grey, complemented by shapes in colors such as blue, yellow, purple, pink, and beige. The shapes are primarily rectangular but also include triangles and other curved forms. The composition creates a sense of balanced harmony, offering a calm and peaceful atmosphere through the interplay of colors and shapes.