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F-WHITE | Takuro Yamamoto Architects
F-WHITE is an independent one-storied residence with a courtyard for a single family. As this site could not be subdivided into the standard size for regular residence but 1.5 times larger with a narrow entrance, it had been unpopular and...
Read MoreT House | Sou Fujimoto Architects
T House is a one-room family dwelling with a sleek, black facade and walls of different lengths that add volume and create depth.
JAIST Gallery | Tatsu Matsuda Architects
JAIST Gallery is a space displaying the largest Japanese collection of puzzles. The unit consists of blocks itself giving the impression of a puzzle design.
POJAGI HOUSE | MDS
POJAGI HOUSE features fabrics with traditional Korean pojagi patchwork, dividing the large space into smaller areas and changing the function of each room.
GAZEBO | mattch
GAZEBO is a Japanese-style restaurant in a business complex designed with wood, metal, and concrete. The attractive inside is painted with gold and silver.
YATSUGATAKE VILLA | MDS
YATSUGATAKE VILLA is a countryside retreat with a farm where residents can grow food and a fan-shaped design that lets in plenty of light.
HAPPA HOTEL | Schemata Architects / Jo Nagasaka
HAPPA HOTEL is a building complex of offices and galleries turned into a walk-in, sleep-in architectural space for exhibit purposes.
bar bunon | mattch
bar bunon has a unique, plywood wall made of separate blocks, visible from the entrance front. Its warm, brownish color creates a comfortable environment.
TODAY’S SPECIAL Jiyugaoka | Schemata Architects / Jo Nagasaka
TODAY'S SPECIAL Jiyugaoka is a renovated space that creates a welcoming atmosphere with a wood-steel combination and natural tones.
House F | IDO, KENJI ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO
House F is a three-story unit with a wooden front facade built on an urban narrow plot. The sleek, white interior is filled with wood, creating softness.
house-h | mattch
house-h is positioned on the corner of a hill and features a traditional Japanese tatami room and glass walls connecting the patio and the interior.
near house | MOUNT FUJI ARCHITECTS STUDIO
near house is a smart solution on a cramped plot consisting of two separate units. The first building serves as a gatehouse to the main family residence.
TAKEO KIKUCHI SHIBUYA | Schemata Architects / Jo Nagasaka
TAKEO KIKUCHI SHIBUYA is a flagship store with timber-framed windows enabling natural ventilation. Clothes are displayed in wooden display cases.