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Let intuition guide your designs: Koichi Futatsumata

Just how much do you trust your intuition? Japanese architect and designer Koichi Futatsumata designs based on his senses rather than a clear planning method, or academic research. We find out how it all comes together.

People

Big bangs: The visionary and electrifying practice of Cai Guo-Qiang

For decades Cai Guo-Qiang has wowed audiences with his explosive and innovative artistic approach. We study the creative behind the artistically executed pyrotechnic statements.

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‘I want to allow nature to design the building’: Interview with Tokyo-based Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP

Hiroshi Nakamura is doing some of the most interesting work on the contemporary Japanese architectural scene. From residential to retail and urban to rural, his practice is one to keep an eye on for observers in Australia and elsewhere. Timothy Alouani-Roby visited the Tokyo studio to find out more.

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Mapping concrete and Brutalist architecture across Australia, Asia and beyond

From concrete Tokyo to Brutalist Sydney, Blue Crow Media provides a way into new cities — or perhaps a closer look at familiar ones — for the architectural connoisseur, especially those with a keen interest in the twentieth century history.

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Keiji Ashizawa on the beauty of harmonised simplicity

It all starts with context and materiality for Japanese architect and designer, Keiji Ashizawa, whose work can be defined by harmonised details through an emphasis on simplicity and curated collaboration.

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Eames Office celebrates 80 years of excellence with a Tokyo exhibition

The 80 Years of Design exhibition highlights Charles and Ray Eames’ iconic designs, new editions and brand collaborations, almost all of which are available to purchase globally via Isetan.

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Train station design done right – Indesign’s top 5

Can train station design be more than a boring tube to funnel commuters to and from work? These 5 stations show a more beautiful side of urban design.

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Japan Day 1: Benesse Art Site, Naoshima

Our first stop as we travel through Japan is Benesse Art Site Naoshima, which refers to the activities held on the group of islands in the Seto Inland Sea region; home to a collection of some of the world’s most inspiring art, architecture and outdoor sculptures. Visiting Benesse Art Site Naoshima is akin to a spiritual experience; the synergy between art, nature and architecture is exquisite.

Let intuition guide your designs: Koichi Futatsumata

Big bangs: The visionary and electrifying practice of Cai Guo-Qiang

‘I want to allow nature to design the building’: Interview with Tokyo-based Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP

Mapping concrete and Brutalist architecture across Australia, Asia and beyond

Keiji Ashizawa on the beauty of harmonised simplicity

Eames Office celebrates 80 years of excellence with a Tokyo exhibition

Train station design done right – Indesign’s top 5

Japan Day 1: Benesse Art Site, Naoshima

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