Minimalism
Karuizawa Museum Complex | YASUI HIDEO ATELIER
I was requested, after winning through the competition, to design a facility accompanied to the museum of Hiroshi Senju, a world-famous Japanese painter/artist. Before I started the actual planning, I prioritized building my conceptual work first (i.e. geometrical shape containing...
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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.
One Niseko | Kengo Kuma & Associates
One Niseko is a renovated hotel in one of the most famous ski resorts worldwide. Its design relies on the culture of the area and celebrates nature.
house-T | Tsukano Architect Office
house-T is designed as a rectilinear unit with a monolithic facade and has one window placed onto the narrow opening and a hallway taking dwellers inside.
T 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.
LIBRARY HOUSE | Shinichi Ogawa & Associates
LIBRARY HOUSE is a square-shaped symmetrical unit with all rooms surrounding the living room space lined with a bookshelf wall, built for a book fan.
