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Japanese Architecture is characterized by its harmonious blend of tradition and innovation. It often features natural materials, minimalist design, and a deep respect for the surrounding environment. Traditional Japanese architecture includes elements like sliding doors, tatami mat flooring, and a strong connection to nature through gardens and open spaces. Contemporary Japanese architecture continues to embrace these principles while incorporating modern technologies and materials, creating a unique and enduring architectural style.
The Reslope house in Kobe by Japanese Architect Tomohiro Hata is one of the many residences developed over the years on the same sloping plot. The original house was demolished…
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The ‘House for a Young Couple’ in Tokyo, envisioned by the Japanese architect Junya Ishigami, redefines urban living with its innovative design. Nestled within its cubic structure, the house features…
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Completed in 2005 by Japanese Architect Jun Igarashi, the Playhouse for the Osaka Contemporary Theater Festival aimed to be an ambiguous space.
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The Site of Reversible Destiny is an “experience park” opened in 1995 designed by Nagoya-born, New York-based artist Arakawa Shusaku and his wife and artistic partner, poet Madeline Gins. The theme of…
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Designed and built between 1961 and 1964 for the Tokyo Olympics, the National Stadium of Japan, designed by Kenzo Tange, explores and stimulates the creative possibilities of architecture that started…
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In 1958, Japanese architect Kiyonori Kikutake (1928-2011) completed the Sky House, a visionary residence that he designed and built for himself. Perched atop a hill in Tokyo, the Sky House…
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Completed in 2019 by Singapore-based architect Kerry Hill and his team, the AMAN Kyoto Resort stands as a testament to the harmonious integration of architecture and nature. Located in the…
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The Reversible Destiny Lofts MITAKA – In Memory of Helen Keller – built by Arakawa and Madeline Gins in 2005, were the first residential works of “procedural architecture” designed with…
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In 1997, Shigeru Ban completed the Wall-less House, also known as the House Without Walls. In this project, Ban creates a “universal floor,” a term coined by Robert Kronenberg in…
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The Benesse House Museum, located in Naoshima, Japan, is an internationally renowned art museum and a unique destination for art and architecture enthusiasts. Designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, the…
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The Fussa City Hall, by Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto, stands 40 kilometers away from Tokyo and was brought to completion in 2008. The project features two symmetrically designed towers clad…
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Architects today tend to depreciate themselves, to regard themselves as no more than just ordinary citizens without the power to reform the future. – Kenzo Tange
Toyo Ito, the acclaimed Japanese architect, created the stunning White U House in 1976 as a tribute to his late brother-in-law, with the intention of providing a serene and tranquil…
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In China, Japanese architect Kengo Kuma was chosen among ten Asian architects to design ten residences each, creating a hundred houses altogether in a forest adjacent to the Great Wall…
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