Japan

House of Shimanto | Keisuke Kawaguchi+K2-DESIGN
House of Shimanto is located in the town of Shimanto, Kochi Prefecture: on the north stands the Shikoku mountain range, to the south the Pacific Ocean, and through its center the leisurely flowing transparent waters of the Shimanto River. This...
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HOUSE FOLDED | ALPHAVILLE Architects
HOUSE FOLDED features functional, heterogeneous rooms differing from traditional spatial experience. The divided walls add to the volume of the house.

House in Kyobate | Horibe Associates
House in Kyobate features a traditional Japanese mezzanine connecting various rooms across the house with tatami flooring, suitable for family activities.

House in Aoto | High Land Design
House in Aoto is a multi-story private dwelling in Tokyo. Each room spirals around the stairs, allowing residents to move through floors with ease.

T-Clinic | SUPPOSE DESIGN OFFICE
T-Clinic uses vertical circulation design to make the most of the small plot it's built on and features the traditional elements of Japanese architecture.

HOUSE IN MEGUROHONCHO | TORAFU ARCHITECTS
HOUSE IN MEGUROHONCHO is a redesigned building with bay windows providing a view of the city. It features a rooftop garden for added enjoyment.

ROOM ROOM | TAKESHI HOSAKA architects
ROOM ROOM is a two-story dwelling with wellholes that allow the children to communicate with their deaf parents and provide light for plants to grow.

House of Vision | FORM / Kouichi Kimura Architects
House of Vision sits on a hill, and with its enclosed space, it allows the owner to enjoy the views and the outer space without being disrupted.

Garden and Sea | TAKAO SHIOTSUKA ATELIER
Garden and Sea weekend house exists on a deep lot facing the sea. The glassed underground on the first floor enables residents to enjoy the garden.

JIGSAW | Daigo Ishii + Future-scape Architects
JIGSAW hair salon is a redesigned office building. Modern incorporation of windows complements the space nicely without disrupting the neighborhood.

House with Gardens | Tetsuo Kondo Architects
House with Gardens is a single-family home in the residential district of Yokohama with vertically organized rooms and gardens accessible from every area.

MINIMALIST HOUSE | Shinichi Ogawa & Associates
MINIMALIST HOUSE is a long, narrow unit consisting of three functional strips. It minimizes the need for space and promotes an efficient lifestyle.

Reflection of Mineral | Atelier Tekuto
Reflection of Mineral is an irregularly shaped, minimalist house sitting on a small piece of land. The efficient design makes the unit seem more spacious.