Cities have always been the breeding ground for new ideas and technologies. They are the platforms where innovation takes place every second of the day. Cities often move at lightning-fast…
The building is located in a residential area of central Tokyo, a mix of old temples and modern residences. The area’s main market, Kagurazaka, is known for its centuries of…
Architects are now exploring the importance, necessity, and newer ways to allow sunlight into spaces; measures to control and regulate the quantity of light entering and its distribution. In the case…
Concert halls are performance spaces that hold great significance in the culture of a region. They help facilitate a unique occurrence of showcasing talents in music and drama live. The…
Escenario Fudomae is a 19-unit, 8-story reinforced concrete apartment complex built very close to Meguro Fudoson, along Kamuro Saka-dori, a spot famous for it’s mature sakura trees. Arrayed along the…
A 16-unit rental housing complex in a quiet residential area off the main road in Setagaya, western Tokyo. A hilly area facing a road off the main road. The area…
Starting Point – Realising Different Values The building is in front of Kugayama station, in the west part of central Tokyo. The site faces the gateway to an attractive shopping…
Origami is a concoction of two words ‘Ori’ meaning ‘Folding’ and Gami meaning ‘Paper’ is a traditional Japanese art practiced since the early 16th Century (Wikipedia, n.d.). The dynamic folding…
We all have some things listed under the category of a ‘Bucket List’ that we hope to cross down in our lifetime – places we wish to visit, adventures we…
Origami is a Japanese term that means “folding paper”. This art originated from Japan and then became a common practice in the rest of the world. Now, there isn’t a…
Contemporary Japanese architecture is a rich mix of traditional design practices and western modern aesthetics. The dialogue between the two is seen in the integration of time-honored Japanese architectural elements…
Urban migration is unstoppable Urban migration has spiked in recent years. By 2050, two-thirds of our population would be in cities, says UN DESA. Urban areas provide opportunities and improved…