This glass pavilion is a great example for Japanese architecture. Perched on a solid concrete box, it consists of studio and residence spaces for a designer and his family. Continue reading
This glass pavilion is a great example for Japanese architecture. Perched on a solid concrete box, it consists of studio and residence spaces for a designer and his family. Continue reading
The White Cube is yet another smart architecture planning from Japanese architects Shinichi Ogawa & Associates. Continue reading
If you’re into Japanese, minimal architecture and interior design, you must check out the work of Curiosity Inc. Based in Tokyo, japan, Curiosity’s directors are Reiko Miyamoto and French Gwenael Nicolas. Continue reading
Japanese architect, Kazuya Morita, created the Concrete-pod; a dome shaped, micro-space hideaway for private and public use. The dome holes connect the indoor with the outdoor environment increasing our sensitivity for deep relaxation and contemplation in nature. Continue reading
Within the grounds of the Risonare hotel resort in Kobuchizawa, you will find KDa’s amazing Japanese architecture design called the Leaf chapel. This modern chapel is formed by 2 leaves – one glass, one steel – which have seemingly fluttered to the ground. Continue reading
Japanese architecture is based on aesthetics and the natural environment, as we already mentioned in our latest post about Japanese architecture & interior design; that is why I was not surprised to hear that the new Ring House by Takei Nabeshima Architects was awarded Best Private House, in the Wallpaper Design Awards 2008. Continue reading
The modern architecture design of this amazing penthouse in Hiroshima, Japan is all about windows. Kubota created this compact urban residence as a horizontal structure design. Continue reading
Traditional Japanese architecture has been highly affected since Japan decided to open its gates to western culture and architecture in particular. Japan made efforts to preserve traditional Japanese architecture features, but western modern architecture has taken its tole and now we see more concrete and steel and flat-roofs terraces in modern Japanese houses. Continue reading
The Fudomae apartment’s modern architecture design makes the most of a limited volume while creating a comfortable urban living space . The unique architecture design of each 18 sqm unit provides a living room, kitchen, bathroom and storage. Continue reading
Looking at the Villa Kaleidoscope Japanese house design, it seems the exterior walls of the house ground and upper floors are roughly hexagonal in shape with the interior walls laid out in honeycomb design. Continue reading