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- Bold campus expansion in Japan features two wildly juxtaposed new structures Fri, 4 Mar 16, 5:00amThe dome shape of the collage known as Silver Mountain features a powerful outline and represents a remarkable landmark of the Senzoku Gakuen campus. Such a peculiar silhouette is a result of the building’s functional needs....
- Sou Fujimoto’s latest masterpiece in Japan spreads its branches like a real tree Fri, 18 Dec 15, 6:30amThe key element of Fujimoto’s “Omotesando Branches” it is its makeup developed in collaboration with ARUP engineers that embodies not only load bearing structure but also a strong visual concept...
- Floating Kengo Kuma building clad in cedar strips lands on Tokyo University campus Thu, 3 Dec 15, 6:49amThe 61-years-old Tokyo based Japanese architect Kengo Kuma is famous for his layered architecture and for the studies on complex wooden patterns. His research however goes far beyond simple ornamentation. It appears to be...
- Tokyo’s first multistory building made of 100% wood overcomes rigid fire regulations Tue, 10 Nov 15, 6:55amInterestingly, the wooden layered LVL wall (developed in Japan by the Japan LVL association, now approved by the Japanese Ministry of Construction and processed by the Key Tec) is thick only 150 mm...
- Playful nursery in Japan invites children to frolic among the clouds Wed, 14 Oct 15, 4:00amChildren at a Japanese nursery can run through the sky and take a nap among the clouds after their parents drop them off for the day. Architect Junya Ishigami has designed the Cloud Garden Daycare, inside a high-rise in Atsugi,...
- Perforated Screen Around Tokyo’s MoyaMoya House Protects the Privacy of a Hobbyist Kimono Dyer Tue, 3 Jun 14, 3:00amTwo layers of perforated and flexible material are wrapped around the existing building to create a moiré effect that gives an illusion of movement while protecting the interior form outside views...
- Zaha Hadid’s Spaceship-Like Olympic Stadium in Tokyo to Be Scaled Down Tue, 29 Oct 13, 12:43amZaha Hadid has been asked to redesign her winning proposal for the new Tokyo National Olympic Stadium due to its high cost and enormous size. Although the 80,000-seat stadium was approved by the country’s government six...
- Zaha Hadid’s Spaceship-Like Olympic Stadium in Tokyo May Be Scaled Down Tue, 29 Oct 13, 12:43amZaha Hadid could be forced to redesign her winning proposal for the new Tokyo National Olympic Stadium due to its high cost and enormous size. The design for the 80,000-seat stadium approved by the country’s government...
- Transparent F3 House by Koh Kitayama Looks Like a Daylight-Filled Industrial Greenhouse Wed, 22 Aug 12, 3:00pmRead the rest of Transparent F3 House by Koh Kitayama Looks Like a Daylight-Filled Industrial Greenhouse Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "prefabricated housing", 3F House, glass facade, greenhouse,...
- Ryue Nishiziwa’s Vertical Garden House Takes Root in Tokyo Wed, 8 Feb 12, 12:08pmRead the rest of Ryue Nishiziwa’s Vertical Garden House Takes Root in Tokyo Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "living wall", Climate Change, CO2, community, Daylighting, eco design, eco-conscious,...
- Ryue Nishiziwa’s Gorgeous Vertical Garden House Takes Root in Tokyo Tue, 7 Feb 12, 5:00pmRead the rest of Ryue Nishiziwa’s Gorgeous Vertical Garden House Takes Root in Tokyo Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "living wall", Climate Change, CO2, community, Daylighting, eco design,...