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30 Best Architecture Firms in Japan

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With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Japan based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

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Vivienda H | Estudio 1415

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Excerpt: Vivienda H is a residence designed by the architectural firm Estudio 1415. It allows reflection on the development of the house on one level, linking the different spaces to the yard and allowing an interaction that transcends the visual, fully integrating the interior with the exterior.

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Tetris Architecture: Seoul Is Leveling Up Its Stackable Micro-Space Game

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Minimal surface areas, restrictive building regulations and lack of public space are common issues architects face when designing for urban cityscapes. In response, design strategies such as “Tetris Architecture” tackle these challenges by creating mixed-use buildings with the smallest footprint possible.

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Littlenap Hotel | Say Architects

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Excerpt : Littlenap Hotel is a renovation project designed by the architectural firm Say Architects. Since the restriction of the existing structure and Xihu scenic area regulation, we use the material to simplify the renovation of a building facade. We use permeable stone plaster to create a monochrome exterior ground.

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Casa Pau | Besonias Almeida arquitectos

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Excerpt: Casa Pau is a residence designed by the architectural firm Besonias Almeida arquitectos. This system allows the regulation of the views and covers the large windows from the incidence of the sun. With adjustable orientation.

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Future Materials: Kengo Kuma’s Shingle, Scale and Stone Façades

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One of the most significant designers in contemporary architecture, Kengo Kuma ’s work builds upon a legacy of Japanese craftsmanship while rethinking how we use materials. His Tokyo-based architecture firm has created a diverse portfolio of projects that feel light, balanced, and fluid.

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South Hill House, Toronto, Ontario

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When altering both the interior and exterior, a sensitivity to the existing structure was observed. The siting of the project was influenced by local zoning regulations, however the new mass also yields to the existing house along the north elevation to celebrate the different periods of construction.

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