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…
At the center of Japan lies its capital, one of the biggest megalopolis worldwide: Tokyo. Besides all the advances, Tokyo seems to have a critical reality: flooding. At some points…
The architecture of nature. Japanese architecture pays homage and deep found respect to the natural elements like earth, water, plants, and sun. This architectural fashion is a very modest and…