As much as I adore Japanese architecture, its aesthetics, creativity and vision has influenced modern Japanese interior design as well. Therefore, I’ve decided to provide you with a bit of inspiration by showcasing modern interior spaces from a selection of prefab home models by Muji from across Japan. Continue reading →

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. Continue reading →

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

The Engawa House, by Japanese Tezuka Architects, is a long and narrow house which becomes like a porch after sliding the 16 meters glass panel doors, opening up that whole side of the house. a curtain runs across that side, for privacy. Continue reading →

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. Continue reading →

House O, by Japanese Sou Fujimoto Architects, is a one-story weekend house and future home for a couple, located on a rocky coast in Chiba, Japan, facing the Pacific Ocean. Continue reading →

The Sandou House, by Japanese architecture firm Tezuka Architects, is a very narrow residential property located 5m from the Inland Sea overlooking one of Japan’s most popular tourist attractions, the dramatic gate (torii) of Itsukushima Shrine. Continue reading →

With its unique architecture design and beautiful location, the amazing K villa, by Japanese architect Aoki Jun, reflects both modern and traditional Japanese minimalism. Continue reading →

With a very narrow lot area of 24.58 sq. meters, Japanese architecture firm Schemata had a very compact space to deal with. Their solution was the 63.02 degrees house. Continue reading →

Located on a 622 sq. meters lot on a hill at the foot of mounten Yatsugatake in Yamanashi, Japan, this small wooden house is called ‘Atelier for calligrapher’ by Japanese firm Kochi Architect’s Studio. Continue reading →