Located in one of the most prestigious residential areas in Tokyo, this modern 455.88 sq. meters family home was designed by Japanese Architects Satoshi Okada for a successful entrepreneur who is passionate about cars, his wife and daughter. Continue reading →

Designed by Japanese Toyo Ito Architects, this compact home is quite impressive both in form and in its choice of materials: a metal exterior finish combined with a warm wood interior design. Continue reading →

Located in Ota-ku, Tokyo, this unusual house is actually a home within a home, or better yet a narrow three-story house with a peculiar interior layout: a wooden cabin suspended over the kitchen and dining area, which serves as the family’s living room. Continue reading →

This unique piece of modern architecture was designed by Japanese Shigeru Ban Architects. Located on a slope in South Hakone, the house has an unusual crescent-shaped plan and a never-ending glass wall, which opens up to the remarkable scenery of Mt. Fuji. Continue reading →

Located in the dense residential area of Tokyo’s Meguro district, ‘G’ is a contemporary single family home with a small living area of approx. 155 sq. meters, distributed over three floors. This concrete and timber structure sits on a compact (107 sq. meters) plot area. It features large open areas combined with different shades of white and minimal decorations. Continue reading →

Meet Paco, an all in one living unit from Japanese Schemata Architecture Office and Jo Nagasaka. It’s a 3m box cube that offers a compact yet sufficient living space despite its tiny size. What a unique and inspiring project for creative tiny home owners! Continue reading →

An exploration of traditional Japanese architecture in a modern context led to the design of this beautiful residential home in Kawana, Japan. The result is a fusion of two traditions: the Japanese love of harmony and respect for nature and the Western refinement of a dematerialized architecture of steel and glass. Continue reading →

Located on a site with rich historical associations in the coastal town of Kamakura, Japan, this modern retreat home was designed by London-based architecture firm Foster and Partners, for a prominent collector of Buddhist art. Continue reading →

This compact house is small and narrow, however thanks to the skylight that runs the length of this lovely residential home, it’s also bright and full of natural light. Continue reading →

On the outskirts of Tokyo, Japan, a successful make-over by BAKOKO turned a 70’s apartment of 37 sq. meters, into a fine example of modern Japanese design, where sliding doors reveal functional areas and bold splashes of color combine with a crisp white open-plan living space. Continue reading →