Designed by Japanese architect Kouichi Kimura, this dog-friendly home is minimalistic and beautiful. As a dog owner myself, I must say I wish today’s architects would design more houses with pets and their owners in mind.

Designed by Japanese architect Yukihide Mizuno, the Pyramid House is a unique residential home, featuring a distinct glass A-frame structure, inspired by the architectural style of the snowy areas of Toyama, Japan.

Japanese architect, Hiroshi Iguchi designed this beautiful glass home called ‘Camouflage House’. Designed like a greenhouse, this semi-transparent structure features a large, slanting roof made of glass.

Designed by Japanese architecture firm, Keiji Ashizawa design, the unique Riverside House is a weekend home located in Chiba, Japan.

This modern Japanese home features a lightweight steel frame structure with an interesting R-shaped ceiling. It’s called ‘1/4 Vault’ and the reason for its unique roof design is the extreme condition of approx. 1.5 meter height of snow.

The city of Tokyo in Japan has one of the highest population and architectural density in the world. At first glance, this house, seems quit narrow and windowless, almost like a concrete pixel art. However, by implementing smart architectural solutions the architects succeeded in creating a four-story residential structure that is spacious and private.

Created by Japanese Kiyonobu Nakagame Architects, this 148.95 sq. meters wooden house was placed along the site in relation to the density of neighboring houses.

Created by Japanese Kiyonobu Nakagame Architects, this villa is facing the pacific ocean with mountains as a backdrop, located in Boso Peninsula east of Tokyo, Japan.

Designed by Japanese Architects Kiyonobu Nakagame, this house has an unusual zigzag-shaped form made from wood and steel. The house is a two stories home, which is designed as a one big room containing bedroom and even bathroom within.

The Cloister House is a low, horizontal Japanese home, structured around an inner courtyard with no columns at all.

I have always had a strong connection with the forest. Being surrounded by a vast canopy of trees and leaves allows me to contemplate and become totally calm. The Forest House, by Japanese architecture firm Tezuka Architect, reflects a shade of mystery as it floats in the forest and i simply love it.