stackyFACTSWhy build a solid wall when you can enjoy the soothing sounds of literally everything happening in the next room? Traditional Japanese architecture utilizes sliding Shoji screens made of delicate paper to divide rooms, completely prioritizing diffused natural light and flexible space over any illusion of acoustic privacy.
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