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Connectivity to nature and the outdoors is becoming more apparent in architecture, and this Japanese residence in Hanoura exemplifies simple living with an integration to the outside. Fujiwarramuro Architects designed this beautiful home in which no views to the outdoors would be obstructed. The central space of this home is comprised of the kitchen, dining and…

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Masao Yahagi Architects created a beautiful and contemporary structure in Tochigi, Japan that is called the “Diamond House.” The space is simple and hardly attention grabbing from the street, but the aerial views are what make this plan interesting. With a pentagonal, diamond shape in the central part of the residence the home is able to…

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Sitting at just under 1,000 square feet, the House of Hiyoshi by EANA Architects is a space that was built as simply as possible for its owners. The residence is hardly on a large plot of land, located on a ‘peninsula’ type strip in Kangawa, Japan. The home is a great size for two, with the…

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Japanese Architecture firm Hironaka Ogawa were the masterminds behind this amazing home expansion in Kagawa, Japan. With the new found need for space, came the necessary demolition of old, sacred trees that had so much sentimental meaning for the homeowners. Instead of just parting ways, it was decided that the two trees would be repurposed into…

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The Japanese have got quick overnight stays down to a five-step science. The ‘9h‘ Sleep Capsules are all housed in one sleek and contemporary location where the entire business model and design are built around nine hour increments. It’s as easy as arrive, shower, sleep, prepare and check out. While you’re not booking your stay to…

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no.555 Architects of Japan are highly acclaimed and known for budget friendly, simple chic designs. Their “Nest” Residence for a young and growing family in Nagano, Japan is a creative endeavor that began to seek out great design while incorporating natural elements the entire way through. “Nest” has a humble exterior, but the interior is a…

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Japanese art and design studio YOY has created an ingenious Trompe L’oeil situation. Their “Canvas” works are a well kept secret to furniture design with their stretched Canvas art pieces turned furniture– magically! The wood and aluminum frame (similar to your standard painting canvas) is first stretched with an elastic type fabric and of course screen…

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This concrete gallery style home was designed in part by Fuse Atelier for a couple in Abiko, Japan. The interior is sparse yet beautiful and at a mere 575 square feet, all of the beauty is in the architectural details. The exterior facade of this residence takes the cake in some instances, with its multiple facets,…

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Another great work by artist and botanical genius, Azuma Makoto, this amazing home concept has been on display at the 2013 Tokyo Exhibition. Similar in fashion to the vertical garden style installation in Japan’s department store, Isetan, the “Botanical House” is a purely expressive statement chock full of foliage. AMKK crafted this space where every wall…

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Intricate flower arranging is an art within itself, but pair that with architecture and retail design — and with a successful installation you’ve got something spectacular. Japanese Department Store Isetan has opened the doors to its newest store, and Azuma Makoto has created an enticing interior throughout. Titled “Art of Plants” these detailed works involve structural…