Japanese architect
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Koki Sugawara Architects transforms an inherited family home to meet modern needs
In Japan’s Kantō region, House For Family examples the potential of adaptive reuse for a young family.
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OOAK Niseko: Award-winning designer Steve Leung’s family holiday home in Japan
Steve Leung conceived OOAK Niseko as a gift to his family. The house is an unobtrusive addition to a resort town that is becoming known for architectural innovation.
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Dharmali Kusumadi on the Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto by Banyan Tree Group
The Senior Vice President of Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts shares about the sophisticated design of the Group’s first property in Japan and future plans in the country.
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Koichi Futatsumata lets his intuition guide his designs
The timeless designs of Japanese architect and designer Koichi Futatsumata of CASE-REAL are led by an intuitive and holistic approach of balancing form, function and feeling.
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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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<strong>Shigeru Ban designs Odin Hills alpine luxury chalets in Japan</strong>
The upcoming Odin Hills in Niseko features eco-conscious Nordic-Japanese designs conceived by Pritzker-prize winning architect Shigeru Ban.
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Naoshima Ryokan ROKA is a new destination for art, culture and nature lovers
Okayama-based design firm Nottuo utilised the region’s abundant natural resources to create a sophisticated modern ryokan that integrates traditional Japanese architectural cues.
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Fritz Hansen Tokyo strengthens connections between Scandinavian and Japanese design
Fritz Hansen’s newly relocated Tokyo showroom opens its doors in a Kengo Kuma-designed building, paying tribute to the brand’s Danish legacy as well as the Scandinavian and Japanese influences that shaped Kuma’s career.
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And The Pritzker Prize 2019 Goes To… Arata Isozaki
Lauded as a visionary and a pioneer in facilitating the dialogue between East and West, distinguished Japanese architect Arata Isozaki has been named the Pritzker Prize Laureate 2019.
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Arata Isozaki Is The Pritzker Prize Laureate 2019
Lauded as a visionary and a pioneer in facilitating the dialogue between East and West, distinguished Japanese architect Arata Isozaki has been named the Pritzker Prize Laureate 2019.