the architecture of traditional japanese tea houses inspires the 3.3-square-meter structure by ginga architects.
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the store’s interior was reconfigured into an open plan, preserving the original wooden framework.
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reflective ceilings evoke the movement of waves, connecting the space to the surrounding sea.
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varying-height roofs crown the 20-square-meter cottages by nendo, each slightly angled in a different direction.
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an array of curving frames are designed to represent a bridal veil, bringing a sculptural quality to the chapel's interiors.
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the watch list is a biennial, nomination-based advocacy program that features 25 historic places facing major challenges such as climate change, tourism, conflict, and natural disaster.
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this home without walls transitions between intimate nooks, welcoming spheres for hosting friends, and a playground for feline residents to freely roam.
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ROOVICE revives wooden two-story house as pet-friendly space Japanese architectural studio ROOVICE breathes new life into a 1970s wooden two-story home in Fueda, Kamakura, transforming it into a modern, pet-friendly space for a young couple. The renovation emphasizes comfort, and aesthetics, accommodating both human and pet lifestyles. The redesign blends practicality with smart design […]
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in this three-story building, EA research and design office combines reinforced concrete, steel, and wood.
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in this three-story building, EA research and design office combines reinforced concrete, steel, and wood.
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