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THE JAPANESE PHILOSOPHY
OUR PHILOSOPHY
PUTATAN GATEWAY SOCIO INDUSTRY

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This design applies a classic contemporary deconstruction of and tribute to traditional Japanese “Deep Eaves” and “Engawa” (verandas) in modern architecture.
In modern minimalist architecture, this kind of design is often described as “framing the view” or creating a “gray space” (a semi-outdoor transition zone).
INSPIRED BY JAPANESE PHILOSOPHY OF MA
PUTATAN GATEWAY SOCIO INDUSTRY

MA
間
THE JAPANESE PHILOSOPHY
OUR PHILOSOPHY
PUTATAN GATEWAY SOCIO INDUSTRY

MA
間
This design applies a classic contemporary deconstruction of and tribute to traditional Japanese “Deep Eaves” and “Engawa” (verandas) in modern architecture.
In modern minimalist architecture, this kind of design is often described as “framing the view” or creating a “gray space” (a semi-outdoor transition zone).
INSPIRED BY JAPANESE PHILOSOPHY OF MA
PUTATAN GATEWAY SOCIO INDUSTRY

MA
間
THE JAPANESE PHILOSOPHY
OUR PHILOSOPHY
PUTATAN GATEWAY SOCIO INDUSTRY

MA
間
This design applies a classic contemporary deconstruction of and tribute to traditional Japanese “Deep Eaves” and “Engawa” (verandas) in modern architecture.
In modern minimalist architecture, this kind of design is often described as “framing the view” or creating a “gray space” (a semi-outdoor transition zone).
INSPIRED BY JAPANESE PHILOSOPHY OF MA
PUTATAN GATEWAY SOCIO INDUSTRY
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THE 2-FOOT ROOF EXTENSION: THE MODERN "DEEP EAVES"
In traditional Japanese buildings, roofs extended very deep (sometimes several meters) primarily to block rain and harsh sunlight. In modern minimalist architecture, however, the psychological and aesthetic functions of these extended eaves far outweigh their practical use:
A "Container" for Light and Shadow:
The 2-foot roof extension casts a moving shadow onto the wall and ground below. As the sun moves, the depth and length of this shadow shift, turning a flat exterior wall into a canvas that registers the passage of time.
A Psychological Sense of "Shelter":
Even if the space below is not enclosed, that extra 2 feet of overhead coverage creates a visual boundary. It gives people a psychological cue of being sheltered, inducing a sense of calm and stability.
THE 2-FOOT ROOF EXTENSION: THE MODERN "DEEP EAVES"
In traditional Japanese buildings, roofs extended very deep (sometimes several meters) primarily to block rain and harsh sunlight. In modern minimalist architecture, however, the psychological and aesthetic functions of these extended eaves far outweigh their practical use:
A "Container" for Light and Shadow:
The 2-foot roof extension casts a moving shadow onto the wall and ground below. As the sun moves, the depth and length of this shadow shift, turning a flat exterior wall into a canvas that registers the passage of time.
A Psychological Sense of "Shelter":
Even if the space below is not enclosed, that extra 2 feet of overhead coverage creates a visual boundary. It gives people a psychological cue of being sheltered, inducing a sense of calm and stability.



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DEVELOPED BY
Build on Trust
Putatan Emas Sdn Bhd (980990-M)
A-09-03, Empire Tower, Empire Subang, Jalan SS16/1, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor
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DEVELOPED BY
Build on Trust
Putatan Emas Sdn Bhd (980990-M)
A-09-03, Empire Tower, Empire Subang, Jalan SS16/1, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor
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For More Information
Sales Gallery
The Playground KK Sales Gallery
REGISTER NOW
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