architecture in japan | news and projects https://www.designboom.com/tag/architecture-in-japan/ designboom magazine | your first source for architecture, design & art news Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:52:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 trahan architects envisions two-winged USA pavilion for expo 2025 osaka https://www.designboom.com/architecture/trahan-architects-envisions-two-winged-usa-pavilion-design-expo-2025-osaka-01-31-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/architecture/trahan-architects-envisions-two-winged-usa-pavilion-design-expo-2025-osaka-01-31-2024/#respond Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:05:06 +0000 lea zeitoun I designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=1044213

bridging the two wings is a brilliantly illuminated translucent cube suspended overhead, anchoring the pavilion's expansive plaza.

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IGArchitects’ minimalistic concrete box embraces harmonious living in urban japan https://www.designboom.com/architecture/igarchitect-minimalistic-concrete-box-harmonious-living-urban-japan-01-29-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/architecture/igarchitect-minimalistic-concrete-box-harmonious-living-urban-japan-01-29-2024/#respond Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:30:42 +0000 christina petridou I designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=1043624

supported by eight pillars, the structure elevates a concrete box, providing flexibility on the ground floor and privacy on the second level.

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kengo kuma sculpts tessellated wooden eaves for higashikawa community plaza in japan https://www.designboom.com/architecture/kengo-kuma-sculpts-tessellated-wooden-eaves-higashikawa-community-plaza-japan-01-24-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/architecture/kengo-kuma-sculpts-tessellated-wooden-eaves-higashikawa-community-plaza-japan-01-24-2024/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:00:02 +0000 lea zeitoun I designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=1042627

the center is a haven for wellbeing, child care, and interaction among the elderly in higashikawa.

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a ‘forest’ of pillars brings playful depth to this japanese dwelling by IGArchitects https://www.designboom.com/architecture/forest-of-pillars-creates-playful-depth-inside-japanese-dwelling-igarchitects-01-22-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/architecture/forest-of-pillars-creates-playful-depth-inside-japanese-dwelling-igarchitects-01-22-2024/#respond Mon, 22 Jan 2024 01:30:06 +0000 lea zeitoun I designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=1042041

the wooden structures collectively support the roof while offering a visual extension of the greenery outside,

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elongated house KJ lies on narrow flagpole lot between residences in japan https://www.designboom.com/architecture/elongated-house-kj-narrow-flagpole-lot-japan-1-1-architects-01-18-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/architecture/elongated-house-kj-narrow-flagpole-lot-japan-1-1-architects-01-18-2024/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:30:52 +0000 1-1 Architects https://www.designboom.com/?p=1038244

the skipped-floor arrangement within the narrow layout creates a sequence of dynamic views.

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continuous cloister layout rearranges renovated apartment in japan https://www.designboom.com/architecture/nomados-cloister-home-renovation-apartment-japan-01-17-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/architecture/nomados-cloister-home-renovation-apartment-japan-01-17-2024/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 03:05:52 +0000 NOMADOS https://www.designboom.com/?p=1038365

the renovation project's main objectives were the creation of an earthen floor studio, optimal use of space, and panoramic views of the river and city.

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hiroshi kinoshita weaves all-season comfort into snug ‘house with indoor garden’ in japan https://www.designboom.com/architecture/hiroshi-kinoshita-weaves-all-season-comfort-snug-house-with-indoor-garden-japan-01-14-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/architecture/hiroshi-kinoshita-weaves-all-season-comfort-snug-house-with-indoor-garden-japan-01-14-2024/#respond Sun, 14 Jan 2024 17:01:13 +0000 lea zeitoun I designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=1040343

'the interwoven indoor garden allows the house to feel smaller during extreme seasons and more opened up in pleasant weather,' shares the architect.

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sneak peek at BIG’s residential project on remote japanese island for NOT A HOTEL https://www.designboom.com/architecture/sneak-peek-big-residential-project-sagishima-island-not-a-hotel-01-12-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/architecture/sneak-peek-big-residential-project-sagishima-island-not-a-hotel-01-12-2024/#respond Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:50:54 +0000 christina petridou I designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=1040217

the structure smoothly integrates into the island's undulating topography, featuring a refined, curved layout that embraces the natural contours of its landscape.

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coldefy and carlo ratti unveil winning design for french pavilion at expo 2025 osaka https://www.designboom.com/architecture/coldefy-carlo-ratti-unveil-winning-design-french-pavilion-expo-2025-osaka-01-11-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/architecture/coldefy-carlo-ratti-unveil-winning-design-french-pavilion-expo-2025-osaka-01-11-2024/#respond Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:15:14 +0000 lea zeitoun I designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=1040056

like in an 'arc de scène', the journey begins by taking a winding staircase that morphs into an observation balcony, before crossing a curtain threshold to reveal an infinite loop.

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architect taichi nishishita’s residence and studio expand onto the japanese nature https://www.designboom.com/architecture/architect-taichi-nishishita-residence-studio-hoshioka-japan-01-09-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/architecture/architect-taichi-nishishita-residence-studio-hoshioka-japan-01-09-2024/#respond Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:10:41 +0000 Taichi https://www.designboom.com/?p=1034447

work areas and living zones are gently separated by wooden boxes and strategically placed bookcases.

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