Japanese architecture is based on aesthetics and the natural environment, as we already mentioned in our latest post about Japanese architecture & interior design; that is why I was not surprised to hear that the new Ring House by Takei Nabeshima Architects was awarded Best Private House, in the Wallpaper Design Awards 2008.

The modern architecture design of this amazing penthouse in Hiroshima, Japan is all about windows. Kubota created this compact urban residence as a horizontal structure design.

Traditional Japanese architecture has been highly affected since Japan decided to open its gates to western culture and architecture in particular. Japan made efforts to preserve traditional Japanese architecture features, but western modern architecture has taken its tole and now we see more concrete and steel and flat-roofs terraces in modern Japanese houses.

The Fudomae apartment’s modern architecture design makes the most of a limited volume while creating a comfortable urban living space . The unique architecture design of each 18 sqm unit provides a living room, kitchen, bathroom and storage.

Looking at the Villa Kaleidoscope Japanese house design, it seems the exterior walls of the house ground and upper floors are roughly hexagonal in shape with the interior walls laid out in honeycomb design.

Japanese house designs by Daigo Ishii are based on the concept where the architecture should be realized through the relationship with society.

Looking for Japanese house designs? Check out yasuhiro yamashita from Atelier Tekuto. Yamashita’s Japanese houses follow the concept of changing the construction system, thus reducing building costs.