Minimalism
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JIGSAW | Daigo Ishii + Future-scape Architects
JIGSAW is a renovation project of a wooden old office constructed 25 years ago to a beauty salon. It was mediocre architecture. But, we affirmed that it had been in the town for 25 year, and, at the same time,...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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63.02° | Schemata Architects / Jo Nagasaka
63.02° is a small building used as a SOHO and a renting apartment. It's built on a narrow plot in a densely residential area in Nakano Ward, Tokyo.
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Static Quarry | IKIMONO ARCHITECTS
Static Quarry is a concrete multi-family residence. With a courtyard in its center and various openings, it provides a space where dwellers can interact.
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House in Takaya | SUPPOSE DESIGN OFFICE
House in Takaya is an unconventional residence in a friendly neighborhood, featuring the doma floor that has origins in traditional Japanese architecture.
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Chushin-ji Temple Priest’s Quarters | Katsuhiro Miyamoto & Associates
Chushin-ji Temple Priest's Quarters is a Buddhist space with a new, long-lasting roof, redesigned to house exhibitions, concerts, and lectures.
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Montblanc House | studio velocity
Montblanc House is an open-space residence existing in a tightly enclosed space. Its height allows dwellers to enjoy the outside and the mountain view.