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wooden windows transform residence by sobokuya inc. into gallery of japanese landscapes


for this project, sobokuya inc. crafts its signature taiko beams that double as stairs, drawing attention to the center of the space. 

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shigeru ban architects’ toyota city museum illuminated with emblematic timber skylight


the timber roof features a skylight that casts an emblem-like shadow during the summer solstice.

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silver panels mirror japanese cityscape on goya schröder’s wooden-framed residence


a grid layout divides the plan of the residence into squares based on the japanese measuring system.

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curved roof follows ridgeline of japanese mountains in weekend home by ota archistudio


ota archistudio realizes a 3D roof by adjusting the angles of the wooden beams, a technique expertly executed by local craftsmen.

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semi-circular terraces look over japanese forest park in renovation by HAGISO


HAGISO expands already existing rest facilities and extends floating decks over the slope to offer a unique perspective of the surroundings.

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tadao ando’s minimalist naoshima new museum of art will open spring 2025


the museum's sloped roof echoes its hilltop surroundings, and its minimalist aesthetic reflects tadao ando's signature style.

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moriyuki ochiai crafts chromatic maze from discarded paint samples for showroom in tokyo


inspired by japan's shifting seasons, the showroom features rainbow hues and painted forms echoing the earth’s axis of rotation.

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intersecting beams and large table divide yet connect workers at compact office in tokyo


the interventions allow the four different companies to work separately, but also work together at the center of the office.

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temporary 3D printed structures transform into a forest after use at expo 2025 osaka


Takenaka introduces Forest Architecture at Expo 2025 Osaka   At Expo 2025 Osaka, Japanese architecture and construction firm Takenaka Corporation will unveil a series of innovative, temporary 3D printed structures made from plant-based resin. Described as Architecture that Becomes a Forest, this project presents a collection of rounded pavilions designed as serene resting spots for […]

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W architects tucks shingle-wrapped ‘double house’ into japanese forest


the home consists of two distinct buildings -- a nine-story 'tower' and a 'summer house' -- that together create a cohesive living space.

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