Contemporary japanese architecture
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about contemporary japanese architecture
Projet • By Roovice • Maisons privées
Hayama Apartment
The 55 years old apartment is located in the beach town of Hayama, on the southeast of the ever-popular tourist area of Kamakura on the Miura Peninsula.
Akira Nakamura
The owners contacted us with the request of transforming the space into a bright and easy to take care of home. The apartment building in which it is located, with big windows facing a large garden, had plenty of potential to fulfill their desire.
Akira Nakamura
We opted to unify the interior in bright colors, and chose lauan as an accent.
Akira Nakamura
Upon client’s request, PVC flooring sheets were used in most of the spaces except for the bedroom and entrance area.
Akira Nakamura
We found it to be the ideal material for the case - more... En savoir plus
Projet • By iraisynn attinom studio • Logement
na•ro / a modern retreat in a Japanese garden
On a small island in the Japanese archipelago iraisynn attinom studio designed a modern retreat. Basically the building is two cantilevers following the lines of the landscape, made by concrete, emerged from the ground, projected from the rocky mountain and facing towards the ocean. The design follows some of the modern Japanese architecture principles such as the simplicity, functionalism, straightforward expression of materials and construction, geometric composition devoid of superficial ornamentation, standardization of parts, unity of house and garden.
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The general structure is a fine example of the post-and-beam system, meaning concrete columns that support the large slab, exterior non load-bearing stone walls with big wi... En savoir plus
Nouvelles • Nouvelles • 26 janv. 2023
RJ Nursery in Okayama takes lessons from the neighboring traditional temple
In Okayama, Japan, the RJ Nusery by HIBONOSEKKEI takes advantage of its location next to a traditional temple to cultivate the historic link local people and children have with the landmark – not only for praying, but also for shopping, taking a walk, and socializing.
Toshinari Soga, Studio Bauhaus
In developing their concept, the architects drew from the work ‘Manabu’, which means ‘Learn’ in English and is derived from the word “Maneru,’ which mins ‘Intimate.’ These words reflect how children learn and gain social skills – by imitating the actions of adults they see in their daily lives.
Toshinari Soga, Studio Bauhaus
Here, the project’s play... En savoir plus