Pop Up Tokyo ‘Llove’ Design Hotel Has A Room For Every Mood
Posted 56 days ago by rachel
We’ve seen and heard of plenty of pop-up shops and installations around the globe; and this Tokyo perspective on the boutique hotel pop-up is an interesting take on a roaming art installation of sorts. Multiple artists and designers collaborated on the creation of this space to come up with a space for every mood that guests…
Botanical House by AMKK
Posted 91 days ago by rachel
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…
Hiroshi Nakamura’s Kangaroo Pouch Inspired House SH
Posted 139 days ago by rachel
Japanese architect Hiroshi Nakamura’s work is always a thought provoking piece to revel in, and Tokyo’s House SH is no different. This time drawing inspiration from a Kangaroo’s pouch, the architect developed a residence that appears to be pregnant on the exterior. A smooth white front facade with no windows really draws passersby to look at…
Vertical Open Plan Home by Hiroyuki Shinozaki Architects
Posted 150 days ago by rachel
Spatial composition and a great floor plan are an essential part of having an ideal home life. In this instance, the pair that reside in the ‘houseT’ in Tokyo have an extremely open plan that eliminates much floor and ceiling space. Creating a truly open plan vertically took the work of Hiroyuki Shinozaki Architects, and in…
Origami Inspired Tokyo Residence by Yasuhiro Yamashita
Posted 212 days ago by rachel
Origami isn’t only an art that inspires paper products, but architecture has clearly been influenced by the ancient Asian art. This Tokyo based residence by Yasuhiro Yamashita has all of the bold geometric facades reminiscent of Origami with plenty of beautiful folds and flat faces. This small space has perfectly carved out niches for everything– including…
Small Bambi Seat by Takeshi Sawada
Posted 216 days ago by rachel
Animals and nature are the source for inspiring so many artists and designers out there, and one of the latest and sweetest little stools we’ve seen is the ‘Bambi’ by Japanese designer Takeshi Sawada. Featured at this year’s Designboom Mart, it is a simple little seat with flecked fur and a wooden set of four legs…
Starbucks Espresso Journey Pop Up Shop by Nendo
Posted 246 days ago by rachel
When you think ‘Pop-Up Shop’ there’s typically an association with purchasing goods, bright lights, big signage and all kinds of stops pulled out for those just wandering through. And imagine a Starbucks pop-up shop. You’d think frappucino’s, lattes, espresso drinks and coffee cups abound, right? Wrong. This Tokyo based shop by Nendo is actually quite the…
Minimalist ‘A House’ by Florian Busch Architects
Posted 269 days ago by rachel
Kisami is home to plenty of minimalist style homes and ways of life– but this ‘A House’ designed by Florian Busch Architects isn’t only minimal; it is beautiful. From the entirely concrete structure (both inside and out), to the relaxing hammock hanging indoors, this is the place you want to be. At just 180 km south…
Rural Earth House Just Outside Of Tokyo Built Around A Funnel
Posted 316 days ago by rachel
Nobuhiro Tsukada Architects had outdone themselves with the “Earth House” located just outside of Tokyo, Japan. The structure incorporates something that we haven’t seen done successfully– and that’s a funnel type concrete structure through the middle that helps with water cycling, plant growth and remaining connected to the earth. One side of the building’s facade is…
Small Room Room House Built for Family with Deaf Parents in Tokyo, Japan
Posted 392 days ago by ian
The team at Takeshi Hosaka Architects underwent the task of building a beautiful contemporary home in Tokyo Japan that was specifically designed for children that live with their 2 deaf parents. It can be quite the challenge to communicate without verbal signals through a dwelling, which is why this entire home was built with this in…
