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Koki Sugawara Architects transforms an inherited family home to meet modern needs

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.

OOAK Niseko: Award-winning designer Steve Leung’s family holiday home in Japan

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.

Dharmali Kusumadi on the Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto by Banyan Tree Group

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.

Koichi Futatsumata lets his intuition guide his designs

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.

Keiji Ashizawa on the beauty of harmonised simplicity

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.

Naoshima Ryokan ROKA is a new destination for art, culture and nature lovers

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.

Jun Aoki: Giving a century-old museum a glass face lift

Jun Aoki: Giving a century-old museum a glass face lift

How can a historical building remain relevant for the next century? Architect Jun Aoki transforms a key Kyoto cultural site for contemporary relevance.

Jun Aoki: Giving a century-old museum a glass face lift

Jun Aoki: Giving a century-old museum a glass face lift

How can a historical building remain relevant for the next century? Architect Jun Aoki transforms a key Kyoto cultural site for contemporary relevance.

Making Swedish minimalism meet Japanese aesthetics

Making Swedish minimalism meet Japanese aesthetics

Housed within a 1920’s former bank, Tokyo welcomes new boutique hotel designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune inspired by “aimai” (erasing borders) featuring a series of micro-spaces including a cafe, retail and fine dining.

A Japanese zen oasis in Kyoto’s forest

A Japanese zen oasis in Kyoto’s forest

How can design reimagine and add value to modern luxury today? Situated in a secluded and undisturbed forest in Kyoto’s north, the new Aman Kyoto designed by Kerry Hill Architects is a minimalist respite surrounded by nature.

Wonderwall designs a Japanese winery ‘bunker’ inspired by winemaking

Wonderwall designs a Japanese winery ‘bunker’ inspired by winemaking

Set into a hillside in Japan, the concrete bunker aesthetic of this winery, designed by Wonderwall, belies a fastidious approach to wine-making that defines its layout.

Toyo Ito on architecture’s core points

Toyo Ito on architecture’s core points

There was high demand for interviews with Toyo Ito at Hong Kong Business of Design Week 2018. In a group session, the eminent Japanese architect answered a variety of questions about key aspects of architecture and practice.