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Nature Within, Kitakaruizawa, Japan by Unformed Design
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Our 1st-prize-winning proposal, “Nature Within,” is set to begin construction in 2026, redefining the relationship between architecture and its natural context. Located in Kitakaruizawa, Japan, the project embraces a site rich in natural rock formations, not as obstacles to be removed but as integral components of the design.
Project name
Nature Within
Architecture firm
Unformed Design
Location
Kitakaruizawa, Japan
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Monochrome Haven by Maedeh Hemati
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Step into the serene elegance of minimalist interior design, where simplicity meets functionality in a carefully curated black & white space. This living room and modern kitchen combination celebrates clean lines and open spaces, creating an atmosphere of effortless sophistication. The monochrome palette adds a timeless charm while allowing every d...
Project name
Monochrome Haven
Architecture firm
Mah Design
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
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Wave Train Station by Zahra Afshari
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This is captured from a bird’s-eye view, this stunning wide shot of a train station in Japan reveals the architectural genius of Santiago Calatrava, showcasing his signature parametric design style. The exterior, crafted in sleek white metal, embodies a dynamic fusion of form and function, with sweeping curves and angular lines that evoke a sense o...
Project name
Wave Train Station
Architecture firm
Studio Afshari
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
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Katarzyna Krakowiak-Balka's new art project delighted in Tokyo
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The project “Keeping flowers alive. Acoustic ikebana“ by renowned Polish artist Katarzyna Krakowiak-Bałka, presented in the ‘Tengoku’ (”Heaven") stone garden belonging to the Sogetsu Foundation, delighted with the synergy of artistic forms and its multifaceted message. The exhibition is on display in Tokyo until November 20 this year.
Title
Keeping flowers alive. Acoustic ikebana
Category
Art & Architecture
Eligibility
Open to public
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MONOLITH in Fukuoka, Japan by SAKO Architects
Residential Building |
SAKO Architects: Located just a 6-minute walk from Kurume Station, this assisted living facility stands in the heart of the city.
Project name
MONOLITH in Fukuoka
Architecture firm
SAKO Architects
Location
Fukuoka, Japan
Photography
Tetsuya Yashiro
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Hovering Cabin, Chino, Nagano, Japan by Yuji Tanabe Architects
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This "Hovering Cabin" is located at an altitude of 1300 meters in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The site of "Hovering Cabin" is the garden of "Pettanco House 2", which was completed in 2018. The client is also a landscape designer, and the building is used as a "small local community center and his office".
Project name
Hovering Cabin
Architecture firm
Yuji Tanabe Architects Ltd.
Location
Chino, Nagano, Japan
Photography
Yuji Tanabe
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Mokkado Café, Imizu City, Japan by MUKU Design Studio
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“mokkado” is a café organized by a 75-year-old pharmaceutical company based in Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture. The café is a renovation of a 100-year-old old house, the birthplace of the founder and also a factory of a Toyama-based company manufacturing and selling medicine in a traditional Toyama style.
Project name
Mokkado
Location
2643-1 Kurokawashin, Imizu-City, Toyama-Pref, Japan
Photography
Satoshi Asakawa
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Tojiro Knife Gallery Osaka, Japan by Katata Yoshihito Design
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led by Yoshihito Katata, was responsible for the store design of the first directly-operated store in the Kansai region for Tojiro Co., Ltd., a knife manufacturer based in Tsubame City, Niigata, Japan, led by President Susumu Fujita.
Project name
Tojiro Knife Gallery Osaka
Architecture firm
Katata Yoshihito Design
Location
Osaka, Japan
Photography
Masaaki Inoue
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