Inside J Balvin's Japanese Design-Inspired Mansion | Open Door | Architectural Digest

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Published 2020-07-01
Today reggaeton superstar J Balvin welcomes Architectural Digest for a tour of his tranquil Colombian home. Medellín-based design firm 5 Sólidos completely gutted the existing structure, reimagining the space as a serene, understated pavilion. Elements like blackened wood siding and shoji-like framed linen doors and screens point to the influence of Japanese aesthetics. Warm planes of French oak wrap the interiors, coupled with an array of pared-down modern furnishings. In fact, the palette is only interrupted by an eruption of color in J Balvin’s closet, where about 850 pairs of sneakers are displayed in what could pass for the world’s dopest shoe museum.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Archdigest
    Shop J Balvin’s home style! Naturally Nourished Cookbook: Healthy, Delicious Meals Made with Everyday Ingredients by Sarah Britton: amzn.to/3jW6YFi Slow Fires: Mastering New Ways to Braise, Roast, and Grill: A Cookbook By Justin Smillie, Kitty Greenwald: amzn.to/3sqETto Alvar Aalto: Second Nature by Asensio Paco: amzn.to/3CXTeCL Aesop Geranium Leaf Duet: fave.co/2W0Ym8a iPariser Alloy Collectible Yellow Ferrari Race and Play LaFerrari (similar): amzn.to/3k33twL Brooklinen Super-Plush Bath Towels in Graphite (similar): fave.co/3guLCy3 18" Stacking Stool Round Dining Chair Backless Solid Wood Seats (similar): fave.co/3ARYC8m Blomus Matte Porcelain Vase (similar): fave.co/3CTeiKt CB2 Andes Acacia King Bed (similar): fave.co/3ge8BwS CB2 Sedona Large Zabuton Floor Pillow (similar): fave.co/3gcIKW7 When you buy something through our retail links, we earn an affiliate commission.
  • @mayar_2192
    "It's not a place to show off, It's a place for my soul to rest" ... Damn
  • This was literally the most therapeutic and elegant house of them all
  • @juanpinilla9813
    This the literal meaning of never judge a book by its cover
  • @jeninacusay2222
    Others: here is my beautiful thousand dollar painting from blah blah. Jbalvin: trees, a small tree, another tree
  • @clara793
    well... who could imagine that the most elegant house EVER shown in this channel belongs to J Balvin... just AMAZING
  • @fredichon
    This one is literally one of the best ever featured on AD. No fancy schmancy shark pool or 3 gazillion bottles wine cellar yet it’s so peaceful and elegant.
  • @mjz22
    I’ve never seen a comment section this nice. I swear j balvin is such a humble guy I really enjoyed hearing what he had to say
  • @daisynguyen933
    I love that he is not using the Japanese style to be aesthetic. He truly loves and respects the Japanese culture and style.
  • “The whole place is a piece of art so we didn’t put art inside”
  • @medicmandan2554
    "Nothing here says JBalvin...Here is José." Everyone liked that
  • He is nothing like the character he sells, no drinking, likes to be away from people, loves the nature vibe, only family , plain ans simple house, the Japanese atyle is absolutely beautiful, and not having tv. And he still fears his mom will ground him!! interesting lol
  • @deh23
    house: * beautiful * balvin: look at this tree
  • As an architecture student, I can say that he has an impecable taste. One of the few celebrities that treat architecture as it should be. Absolutely loved this place.
  • Wow, didn’t see this coming. So humble “I don’t like to flex... no television... my babies are my dogs, I don’t drink, my family does...” Beautiful taste... and humble person.
  • @yarjirobe
    i just realised this youtube series are actually the new MTV Cribs, but with class
  • @Wil_Dasovich
    This definitely my favorite house tour I ever seen on AD. Ima built something like this in the next 5 years promise!
  • @ddelewski5181
    how JBalvin describes his house says a lot about what he values, YES!
  • @felixk.4135
    Never knew someone with loud colours have such a minimalistic house.
  • @xvikxpunx
    I loved that AD told him behind the cameras to ask them to leave like usual, but he was like "I don't want to say goodbye, you can stay here if you want, Imma leave but you can stay here if you want, is you house, I have manners man, I cannot be like: get out of here"