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

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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[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.

[clara]

well... who could imagine that the most elegant house EVER shown in this channel belongs to J Balvin... just AMAZING

[harshsonawane]

This was literally the most therapeutic and elegant house of them all

[mjz]

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

[rociovaldiviesoaguado]

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.

[ddelewski]

how JBalvin describes his house says a lot about what he values, YES!

[mayar_]

"It's not a place to show off, It's a place for my soul to rest" ... Damn

[jeninacusay]

Others: here is my beautiful thousand dollar painting from blah blah.

Jbalvin: trees, a small tree, another tree

[medicmandan]

"Nothing here says JBalvin...Here is José."



*Everyone liked that*

[elisha-elisha]

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.

[juanpinilla]

This the literal meaning of never judge a book by its cover

[erickabuthia]

Dude said, "It's a place for my soul to rest", does not drink, does not have vanity goods in the house and what he considers art is a 100 year old Japanese tree? My goodness! I am such a fan of him as an individual. I can tell he is one person who you can have a fulfilling conversation about life and learn a lot.

[plumpchicken]

“The whole place is a piece of art so we didn’t put art inside”

[babythor]

Definitely, didn’t expect this from him, refreshing take on things. Seems like a really humble guy

[Wil_Dasovich]

This definitely my favorite house tour I ever seen on AD. Ima built something like this in the next 5 years promise!

[sadaf]

His songs and his personality are from two different worlds

[laisayelrobert]

He's the living prove that money does NOT always change a person, so proud of who you are Jose!

[boitshepomotsumi]

This is one of the best homes on AD ever!, a minimalist paradise.

[daisynguyen]

I love that he is not using the Japanese style to be aesthetic. He truly loves and respects the Japanese culture and style.