Japan

Rainy/Sunny | MOUNT FUJI ARCHITECTS STUDIO
The site is there in a residential area in Tokyo, dense with low-rise buildings, located a little bit west to the center of the Kanto plain. The climate there is about to change from a warm humid climate to a...
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Aisho house | ALTS DESIGN OFFICE
Aisho house is a one-story unit for two-families, consisting of two separate units with a courtyard in the middle where residents can talk and relax.

Garden Terrace Miyazaki | Kengo Kuma & Associates
Garden Terrace Miyazaki hotel located on a plot of a former factory has bamboo-clad walls. The guest rooms and dining space surround the wedding chapel.

On the Corner | EASTERN design office
On the Corner is an incredibly pointed structure on a triangle-shaped lot. It houses seven apartments, each with an open-plan living room and a bedroom.

Kids Academy Taiyogaoka Hoikuen | Kengo Kuma & Associates
Kids Academy Taiyogaoka Hoikuen is a one-floor nursery designed as a warm and functional space. It features small, cave-like units for kids to hide.

A Room in Maruyamacho | Schemata Architects / Jo Nagasaka
A Room in Maruyamacho is a renovation project in a district with rich nightlife. The architects wanted to design a unit reflecting those surroundings.

House in ABIKO | fuse-atelier
House in ABIKO is a gallery-like concrete residence for a couple. The aim was to create a unit where the designed furniture the couple collects stands out.

MinamiAoyama M | Takeshi Hirobe Architects
MinamiAoyama M house has a large octagonal stairway supporting the unit and top windows that let in light and create an abstract atmosphere.

EEL Nakameguro | Schemata Architects / Jo Nagasaka
EEL Nakameguro is an apparel shop for a Japanese brand with exposed, concrete walls and sanded floor, contrasting the warmth of the clothes.

AILEREVE | YASUI HIDEO ATELIER
AILEREVE is a Le Corbusier-inspired, modern chapel that uses daylight to evoke strong emotions within the simple and beautiful religious setting.

Fragile Shelter | Hidemi Nishida Studio
Fragile Shelter is a temporary winter structure in a deep forest consisting of six units positioned on different heights to mimic the earth undulations.

Villa SSK | Takeshi Hirobe Architects
Villa SSK is a uniquely-shaped mountainscape dwelling, overlooking the ocean. It features a courtyard with a reflecting pool around which guests can relax.

Floyd KITTE Marunouchi | Schemata Architects / Jo Nagasaka
Floyd KITTE Marunouchi is a shop with exposed ceiling, unfinished floors, and vinyl-tile walls contrasting the delicate, high-end detailing.