Avontuura

DECEMBER 22, 2023

We recognize projects from the following countries: China, Japan, Norway, Bangladesh, Denmark, England, Rwanda, Taiwan, Chile and The Philippines. The post ÅVONTUURA’s Top 10 Buildings From Around the World in 2023 appeared first on Åvontuura.

Building 130

Building Project Architect Architecture 130

Archinect

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The reconstruction plan for the Yanmar Tokyo office on the east side of Tokyo Station, one of Japan’s most iconic train terminals. Today, it has become a popular district with some of the best development potential in the country, with several major redevelopment projects taking root.

Exterior 130

Exterior Technology Technology Development 130

Deezen

MARCH 13, 2024

The UK Pavilion will be defined by a 10-by-10-metre structural grid, which can be easily deconstructed and moved to a different location following the event in Japan next year. It is being designed by Woo Architects alongside Japanese contractor ES Global, which has said the modular structure will also enable rapid construction.

Masterplanning 133

Masterplanning Architect Deconstruction Structure 133

Deezen

MARCH 22, 2024

Japan's tallest building was unveiled In Japan, US studio Pelli Clarke & Partners unveiled the country's tallest skyscraper , which forms part of the Azabudai Hills development in Tokyo. Named Mori JP Tower, the skyscraper overtook the 300-metre-tall Abeno Harukas in Osaka to become the country's tallest building.

Development 118

Development Developer Housing Site 118

Archinect

AUGUST 12, 2022

Known for its beautiful archipelago of some 700 islands, Japan’s Setonaikai (Seto Inland Sea), is the largest waterway of its type in the country. Used as a setting for many literary works and movies, the area’s scenery has more recently been recognized as a Japan Heritage Site.

Site 130

Site Cities Government Landscape 130

Deezen

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

She visited houses and apartments in Sweden, India, Italy, Japan, Germany, England and the US. Annie Leibovitz photographed 25 homes for IKEA, including this one in Germany Leibovitz's photos for IKEA show a variety of different interiors in seven different countries. It's one of the best ways to start."

Events 135

Events Education Home Sustainability 135

Archeyes

JANUARY 26, 2024

The Hawaii Dreamland Resort Center in Yamagata, a visionary project by renowned Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa, marked a pivotal moment in Japan’s post-war era. Constructed as one of the country’s. The post The Hawaii Dreamland Resort Center by Kisho Kurokawa in Yamagata appeared first on ArchEyes.

Construction 77

Construction Construction Architect Project 77

designboom

JUNE 9, 2023

n-ark envisions ‘dogen city’ powered by a ‘new ocean’ model With climate change taking a turn for the worst, the earth is witnessing an alarming shift in rising sea levels, pushing countries to explore oceans and seas as new habitable ‘grounds’ As such, floating cities have taken center stage in recent years — (..)

Zoning 131

Zoning Cities Architecture Design 131

Deezen

MARCH 27, 2024

Meanwhile, Supplicem wondered "why do Anglo architects always think design for Hispanic countries must be kitsch?" Join the discussion › Pelli Clarke & Partners completes Japan's tallest skyscraper in Tokyo "Tech Art Nouveau – more please!" Like, how?? They should be embarrassed." Not elegant at all," they concluded.

Architecture 108

Architecture Information Art Exterior 108

Deezen

MARCH 15, 2023

"We should promote demand for wood in low-rise buildings" For him, the true value of the concept lies in sparking interest in mass timber and encouraging its uptake in architecture – particularly in Japan. "We In Japan, demand for timber must be increased in order to restore health to forests," Aoyagi explained.

Concept 109

Concept Building Architect Manufacturing 109

aasarchitecture

MARCH 13, 2024

The architecture and exhibition of the Kuwait Pavilion at the upcoming World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan were unveiled to the public today at a ceremony in Tokyo, Japan. The open and inviting architecture with its opening wings symbolizes a welcoming gesture and stands for the country’s famous hospitality.

Concept 83

Concept Structural Engineering Structure Visualization 83

Deezen

JULY 2, 2023

A film featuring projects that emphasise the Future is Rural theme of the Japan Pavilion at the London Design Biennale , which was curated by Yuki Sumner. Yuki Sumner aimed to highlight projects by artists, designers and activists tackling issues such as depopulation and an ageing society in rural Japan, in both the pavilion and the film.

Design 105

Design Events Information Art 105

Bustler

MARCH 12, 2024

The first three editions of the Award have seen the submission of 450 videos from more than 50 different countries. HONORABLE MENTIONS SONOROUS – Kampus Südpol Musik by Dominik Gehring & Tobias Kaufmann, Switzerland, 2022 Scenes of a House by Studio GROSS, Japan, 2022 Read the full post on Bustler

Architecture 105

Architecture Innovation Contemporary Environment 105

designboom

AUGUST 18, 2022

’ is an unusual business contest urging the country’s young people to ditch sobriety for a few more drinks. This controversial campaign responds to sharp declines in alcohol consumption over the past few years in Japan, putting a […].

Architecture 134

Architecture Design 134

Bustler

JUNE 25, 2023

The second series of the Children's Hospice design competition has awarded three winning design proposals from student teams based in Japan, Mexico, and Denmark. There was no defined location chosen for this competition, and participants were requested to select a theoretical site from their home country."

Students 97

Students Home Site Project 97

Bustler

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Japan Art Association has named Diébédo Francis Kéré as the Praemium Imperiale laureate 2023 in its Architecture category. Kéré was honored as part of the award’s 34th year and follows 2022 winners Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa, founders of SANAA.

Engineering 105

Engineering Engineering Innovation Art 105

Deezen

APRIL 13, 2024

Studio founder Shotaro Oshima and his team created the earthy-hued biotextile using apple pomace salvaged from Japan's Aomori Prefecture – one of the country's leading apple production areas.

Materials 132

Materials Finishes Nature Interior 132

Architizer

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Even if the nation’s notably minimalist ethos remains somewhat elusive, the formal exchange between Japan and the rest of the world have been reciprocal and fertile. 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.

Architecture Firm 145

Architecture Firm Firms Architecture Housing 145

Dwell

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Saudi Arabia will soon be offering such an excursion: In partnership with Italian hospitality group Arsenale —which is launching a similar line in its home country this year —Dream of the Desert will offer a cross-country, intimate luxury train cruise, starting in 2025.

Cities 102

Cities Inspiration Landscape Site 102

Deezen

JUNE 19, 2023

The studio created the eatery, which is led by Japanese chefs Yoji Tokuyoshi and Alice Yamada, to have an interior that would represent a meeting between Japan and Milan. It also reminded us of the rice paper walls, typical of Japan," Studio Wok said. It's a celebration of Japan and its dualism between innovation and wabi-sabi spirit."

Contemporary 145

Contemporary Design Innovation Materials 145

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Burkinabè architect Diébédo Francis Kéré has been named the 2023 architecture laureate for the Praemium Imperiale awards by the Japan Art Association. The Praemium Imperiale awards are presented annually by Japan's imperial family. The photography is courtesy of The Japan Art Association/The Sankei Shimbun, unless stated otherwise.

Architecture 138

Architecture Art Modern Engineering 138

Dwell

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Shinya Momono lives in the same area as his parents and grandparents in the agriculture town of Naganuma in Hokkaido, Japan, where run-of-the-mill pitched-roof structures dot the sparse landscape. A fourth-generation farmer and professional snowboarder builds a fresh take on the style on his grandparents’ land.

Modern 95

Modern Home Regulation Windows 95

Deezen

MAY 31, 2023

The triple domes will be constructed using three materials, including the paper tube system that Ban has previously used to create shelters for earthquake victims as well as a thatched-roof restaurant in Japan. The reason for using laminated bamboo was to meet Japan's building regulations, Ban explained.

Regulation 111

Regulation Foundation Materials Structure 111

Deezen

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

A pyramidal staircase and delicate washi accents feature in the Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition created by Shohei Shigematsu to explore connections between the fashion house and Japan. We looked at Japan through the lens of Dior and looked at the world through the lens of Japan’s history, culture, and fashion."

Technique 98

Technique Contemporary Events Installation 98

Deezen

AUGUST 10, 2022

Promotion: homeware platform Shoppe Object is hosting a virtual marketplace and in-person show called Showcase: Japan that presents handpicked collections of homeware, fashion and accessories from 25 Japanese brands. To view more about Showcase: Japan, visit its Instagram page. Also on display are wooden tableware trays by Kito.

Design 88

Design Technique Events Manufacturing 88

Deezen

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It will be among the national pavilions at the upcoming World Expo , for which Sou Fujimoto Architects is developing the masterplan on the artificial island Yumeshima in Osaka Bay, Japan. Another architect designing a pavilion for the event is Shigeru Ban.

Masterplanning 136

Masterplanning Deconstruction Visualization Events 136

Deezen

MARCH 3, 2023

Read: Watch Rafael Viñoly's keynote presentation at World Architecture Festival 2017 In 2009, the architect designed the New Terminal at Carrasco International Airport in Montevideo, which marked a return to his country of birth that was followed by the circular Laguna Garzón Bridge in the country in 2015.

Architect 145

Architect Masterplanning Cities Visualization 145

Dwell

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Photo: RJ Guillermo See the full story on Dwell.com: Before & After: This $57K Ranch House Revamp Proves You Can Never Have Too Many Plants Related stories: A Family Retreat Outside Yosemite Frames California Gold Country Like a Postcard It Took Four Weeks to Assemble This Prefab A-Frame in the Galápagos Islands In Japan, a Straight-Ahead Gable (..)

Housing 104

Housing Exterior Home Interior 104

aasarchitecture

APRIL 5, 2024

The first three editions of the Award – 2019, 2021 and 2023 – attracted the participation of over 450 videos from more than 50 countries. Source by TRANSFER. SONOROUS Scenes of a House

Architecture 59

Architecture Innovation Contemporary Materials 59

Deezen

AUGUST 30, 2023

Read: Unpaid internships "strong part of the social fabric" in Japan Unpaid internships are a contentious issue in global architecture, with several studios being called out for using them. However, architects and designers in Japan defended unpaid internships, saying they were a "strong part of the social fabric" in the country.

Students 98

Students Education Technique Sustainability 98

Architizer

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Japan has, for a very long time, had a reputation as a country whose citizens are the epitome of well-mannered and truthful. The concept is an ingrained cultural expression — one that has birthed a deeply internalized set of behaviors and expectations throughout Japan. Sapporo, Odori Park, Japan. Tokyo, Japan.

Industrial 106

Industrial Design Technology Technology 106

Dwell

JULY 5, 2022

Provence, France–based creative director and photographer Pauline Chardin had been to Japan several times before visiting the Okinawa Prefecture, a collection of more than 150 islands at the southernmost point of the Japanese archipelago. People told us: If you ever go, don’t try to do mainland Japan and Okinawa," Chardin says.

Transportation 96

Transportation Renovation Housing Modern 96

Deezen

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A circular wooden structure with a diameter of 700 metres is under construction off the coast of Japan as part of architect Sou Fujimoto 's masterplan for Expo 2025 Osaka.

Masterplanning 140

Masterplanning Construction Construction Site 140

Architizer

MAY 13, 2022

The recently released Netflix show Old Enough shows young children running errands for their parents in Japan. While the show has been airing in Japan for years now, its release on a global platform has sparked great interest and even some debate. And this philosophy can also be seen in the educational institutions in the country.

Building 86

Building Design Inspiration Site 86

The Spaces

AUGUST 14, 2023

While tea has traditionally been the dominant beverage in Japanese culture, coffee has gained a strong foothold in recent decades, with the country’s coffee shops developing a distinct minimalist aesthetic. It’s into this fray Tearoom Nigo launches in Tokyo’s old town Asakusa with roots in both worlds.

Modern 80

Modern Visualization Structure Interior 80

BD+C

MARCH 20, 2021

NTT Global Data Centers, a division of Nippon Telephone and Telegraph (NTT) in Japan, is the third-largest provider in the world, with more than 160 data centers in over 20 countries and regions, and 500,000 sm (just under 5.4 million sf) of server space availability. The company is expanding in the U.S.,

Space 98

Space 98

Deezen

JUNE 2, 2023

It is the latest project from developer Uribe Schwarzkopf, which has also commissioned leading architects including BIG, MAD and MVRDV to design residential high-rises in the country. We rounded up ten key pavilions from the event , including a giant wind chime, touch-sensing bio-textiles and windows for Ukraine.

Events 123

Events Education Residential Installation 123