The following is a description from Kengo Kuma:
‘This is architecture that originates from the system of Cidori, an old Japanese toy. Cidori is an assembly of wood sticks with joints having unique shape, which can be extended merely by twisting the sticks, without any nails or metal fittings. The tradition of this toy has been passed on in Hida Takayama, a small town in a mountain, where many skilled craftsmen still exist. Continue Reading →
‘Reflection of Mineral’l is a 480-square-foot (about 45 square meters) residence located in downtown Tokyo’s Nakano ward. Designed by architect Yasuhiro Yamashita of Atelier Tekuto ‘Reflection of Mineral’ has received wide architecture and design media attention and numerous international awards.
Conforming to legal conditions and in response to the client’s wish for a ‘roofed garage’ the volume was trimmed from various directions. ‘Minerals’ and ‘reflection’ are keywords that help turn the negative factor of elimination into a positive one. Continue Reading →
Suppose Design Office designed a renovation proposal for the ‘Hill of Water and Sculpture’ in Japan. The project is situated in an industrial area along the Tokyo Bay, in Ichihara City. Continue Reading →
Cheungvogl, a young international architectural practice based in Hong Kong designed two residences in Tokyo on a private development. House 2a is to be occupied by the client, a Japanese-German couple, based in Tokyo while House 2b is for sale. Continue Reading →
Japanese architectural firm Camp Design Inc. recently completed a renovatio for an apartment in Japan. Continue Reading →
This is a small commercial building situated on a busy corner in Tokyo. Hiroki Tanabe chamfered the building, to encourage people to be drawn close to it and explore inside.
‘9h‘ (nainawasu) is a new capsule hotel that offers luxury in a minimum living space. The ’9h’ capsule hotel and all amenities were designed by Fumie Shibata of Design Studio S, which she founded in 1994. With her team, she defined the elements necessary for a ‘minimal transit space’ in big cities in Japan. The product designer has been pursuing the ’9h’ project as a creative director for 3 years. Continue Reading →
Toyo Ito has unveiled plans for his design of the Toyo Ito Architecture Museum in Ehime, Japan. Construction will start in 2010 and is due to open in the summer of 2011. Continue Reading →
