<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[MAISON NIJEN TWILHAAR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maison Nijen Twilhaar is a cultural studio and consultancy exploring how heritage, architecture, interior design, and thoughtful environments shape the art of living well. Through research, writing, and advisory work, Maison examines how homes, hospitality spaces, workplaces, and communities influence daily life, wellbeing, belonging, and meaningful living.

Drawing from environmental psychology, design history, architecture, craftsmanship, and contemporary culture, Maison explores the relationship between people and place. Its work focuses on how thoughtfully designed environments can support attention, comfort, connection, and a richer experience of everyday life.

Through articles, research, publications, and consultancy, Maison Nijen Twilhaar contributes to ongoing conversations about heritage, place, design, and the enduring role of the built environment in shaping how we live.]]></description><link>https://www.maisonnijentwilhaar.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:21:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.maisonnijentwilhaar.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[On Trust, Taste and the Responsibility to Decide]]></title><description><![CDATA[How proportion, sequence and hierarchy influence attention, and why well-ordered environments create a sense of calm.]]></description><link>https://www.maisonnijentwilhaar.com/post/on-trust-taste-and-the-responsibility-to-decide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b21d01be9ecc9d38a7bcc</guid><category><![CDATA[Journal]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:28:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b2aa_7a5be115ac424f20994d2b36a50866f8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_774,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MAISON NIJEN TWILHAAR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Space Shapes Attention]]></title><description><![CDATA[How proportion, sequence and hierarchy influence attention, and why well-ordered environments create a sense of calm.]]></description><link>https://www.maisonnijentwilhaar.com/post/how-space-shapes-attention</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b21860b9e4f37fd2cbe85</guid><category><![CDATA[Journal]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:27:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b2aa_7fb98d505dc94941af49fcfc1741b40c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_774,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MAISON NIJEN TWILHAAR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Homes Need Thresholds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The role of thresholds in shaping rhythm, privacy and experience within the home.]]></description><link>https://www.maisonnijentwilhaar.com/post/why-homes-need-thresholds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b20e88ba6aec9a8101eaf</guid><category><![CDATA[Journal]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:26:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b2aa_4d9c2dd81ab847549ec6ac88cf74a720~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_774,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MAISON NIJEN TWILHAAR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Architecture of Time in the Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[How planning, materials and spatial decisions can support change over time without losing coherence.]]></description><link>https://www.maisonnijentwilhaar.com/post/the-architecture-of-time-in-the-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b206bc5d6668af2e8af1b</guid><category><![CDATA[Journal]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:23:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b2aa_b6286cacac9040469da0c89d6e6a7f79~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_774,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MAISON NIJEN TWILHAAR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restraint is What Makes Luxury Endure]]></title><description><![CDATA[How restraint allows richness to settle, creating interiors that remain composed and relevant over time.]]></description><link>https://www.maisonnijentwilhaar.com/post/restraint-is-what-makes-luxury-endure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b1f32c5d6668af2e8acc3</guid><category><![CDATA[Journal]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:18:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b2aa_1d13ae9c98bb4d57a8770ee19275275c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_774,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MAISON NIJEN TWILHAAR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Integrity of Materials: Why Patina Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[On ageing, repair and material honesty, and why the marks of time add depth rather than diminish value.]]></description><link>https://www.maisonnijentwilhaar.com/post/the-integrity-of-materials-why-patina-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b1ec5e8a70f90633e51f1</guid><category><![CDATA[Journal]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:16:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b2aa_3497a288b36f44dfa9c9cb20fcb2b170~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_774,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MAISON NIJEN TWILHAAR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Designing for What Stays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The idea of heirloom, and how objects gain meaning through use, care and continuity.]]></description><link>https://www.maisonnijentwilhaar.com/post/designing-for-what-stays</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b1835df43effc8ce4a312</guid><category><![CDATA[Journal]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:49:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b2aa_9f2003952f354dd18323e832eef53f99~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_774,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MAISON NIJEN TWILHAAR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life Is in the Details]]></title><description><![CDATA[How daily rituals, objects and habits contribute to atmosphere and continuity over time.]]></description><link>https://www.maisonnijentwilhaar.com/post/life-is-in-the-details</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b161d1be9ecc9d38a6447</guid><category><![CDATA[Journal]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:46:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b2aa_732fa9f32ddf48a4914f419514ae6bf5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_774,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MAISON NIJEN TWILHAAR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodman Road Private Residence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maison established the project’s spatial and architectural direction from the outset, defining both facade and interior development. Artist's Impression of Goodman Road Private Residence Context A fully custom landed home, initially aligned with conventional open-plan planning and facade-first design. Tension The default approach prioritised openness and external expression, but lacked clarity in proportion, spatial hierarchy and how the house would be experienced from within. Maison...]]></description><link>https://www.maisonnijentwilhaar.com/post/creating-lasting-spaces-a-life-worth-coming-home-to</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0982f80b9e4f37fd29a46a</guid><category><![CDATA[Works]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 08:57:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b2aa_a22f0189b36c46bb8d359fa3c508e74e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MAISON NIJEN TWILHAAR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dharmagasari Resort &#38; Retreat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maison established the spatial and experiential framework of the project, defining how cultural principles translate into a contemporary retreat setting. Artist's Impression of Dharmagasari Resort &#38; Retreat Context A resort commissioned to reinterpret the traditions of the Kraton Solo for a contemporary audience, with an initial focus on cultural reference and aesthetic adaptation. Tension The project risked reducing a complex system of rituals and traditions into surface-level design...]]></description><link>https://www.maisonnijentwilhaar.com/post/dharmagasari-resort-retreat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0ab7ac0b9e4f37fd2bf74e</guid><category><![CDATA[Works]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 06:56:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b2aa_f21d16a91e2249cb8f6bc3f39df2fb6a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MAISON NIJEN TWILHAAR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argent Plastic Surgery Clinic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maison established the spatial and experiential direction of the clinic, defining how the patient journey is shaped from entry through treatment. Artist's Impression of Argent Plastic Surgery Clinic Context A plastic surgery clinic requiring a contemporary environment, with initial expectations centred around clinical efficiency and aesthetic refinement. Tension Typical clinic environments prioritise sterility or surface-level luxury, often neglecting the emotional state of patients and the...]]></description><link>https://www.maisonnijentwilhaar.com/post/argent-plastic-surgery-clinic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0ab6f22fd8b3b69695990a</guid><category><![CDATA[Works]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:53:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b2aa_69705713139e47458227b61466c6c8c3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MAISON NIJEN TWILHAAR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pepys Hill  Private Residence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maison restructured the spatial logic of the apartment, redefining proportion and flow within an existing footprint. Artist's Impression of Pepys Hill Private Residence Context An existing condominium with generous floor area, low ceilings and poorly optimised planning, resulting in spaces that felt unbalanced, underutilised and inconsistent in natural light. Tension The original layout prioritised large, continuous spaces, which exaggerated the low ceiling heights and reduced clarity in how...]]></description><link>https://www.maisonnijentwilhaar.com/post/copy-of-goodman-road-private-residence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0ab639df43effc8ce3ea3d</guid><category><![CDATA[Works]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 06:48:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b2aa_760b0eb57bab476daa41764c2965b8d5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MAISON NIJEN TWILHAAR</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sanchaya Arrival Lounge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maison defined the arrival experience as a transitional threshold, shaping how guests move from travel into the resort environment. Artist's Impression of Sanchaya Arrival Lounge Context An off-site arrival lounge serving as the first point of contact for resort guests, following ferry transit and prior to entry into the main property. Tension Typical arrival sequences are fragmented and operational, with travel stress, queuing and logistics carrying directly into the resort experience...]]></description><link>https://www.maisonnijentwilhaar.com/post/sanchaya-arrival-lounge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0ab4142fd8b3b696959372</guid><category><![CDATA[Works]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:39:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/01b2aa_05444f1c0b0a46d68bca1a4c312f5a83~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MAISON NIJEN TWILHAAR</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>