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Portland Japanese Garden by Kengo Kuma

Posted on February 18, 2011 by admin

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has been chosen as an architect to be in charge of the expansion of the Portland Japanese garden, which was originally desgned by Takuma Tono.  Kuma is going to use local natural materials, combining the traditional … Continue reading →

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Architects from HYPER VILLAGE

Posted on August 10, 2010 by admin

“Architects from HYPER VILLAGE” exhibition started in Tokyo on August 6th. “HYPER VILLAGE” is a new term  defining a modern city, which has been called such as “city” or “metropolis”. The following architects have participated in this exhibition: Kumiko Inui, … Continue reading →

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Setouchi International Art Festival 2010

Posted on July 29, 2010 by admin

Architect Kazuyo Sejima designed three art galleries for “Setouchi International Art Festival 2010”, where artist Yukinori Yanagi’s work are exhibited. “Flower fields with an ‘eye’” designed by kazuyo Sejima “The God of the mountain, the electric Hinomaru and the mirror … Continue reading →

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Tokinokura Lavatories Shimodate by Shuichiro Yoshida Architects

Posted on March 1, 2010 by admin

  Shuichiro Yoshida Architects designed a toilet space in Chikusei, Japan. Here is the press release by the architect office. —————————— Tokinokura lavatories Shimodate The project is located in Chikusei City in Ibaraki Prefecture, approximately 60km north-east from Tokyo in … Continue reading →

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Renovation of Takashimaya by Kengo Kuma

Posted on February 10, 2010 by admin

Takashimaya Shopping Mall in Tamagawa, Tokyo has been renovated by architect Kengo Kuma. This shopping mall was originally built in 1969.

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Lucien Pellat-Finet store by Kengo Kuma

Posted on January 12, 2010 by admin

Architect Kengo Kuma designed Lucien Pallat-Finet store in Osaka. Kuma uses organic patterns which look like plants.

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Paco by Jo Nagasaka and Schemata architecture office

Posted on March 18, 2009 by admin

Jo Nagasaka and Schemata Architecture Office has developed “Paco”, which is a box that measures 3m x 3m x 3m. This is a conceptual model but intends to offer a new lifestyle. Everything in this box is very compact – … Continue reading →

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Shigeru Ban’s Dellis Cay project

Posted on January 22, 2009 by admin

Architects David Chipperfield, Carl Ettensperger, Zaha Hadid, Kengo Kuma, Piero Lissoni, and Chad Oppenheim have designed villas forDellis Cay island project. Click here for the details of the project. Here are some images of the villa that Shigeru Ban has … Continue reading →

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Kengo Kuma won a competition in Tokyo

Posted on January 7, 2009 by admin

Kengo Kuma’s proposal was chosen for the new cultural center building for Asakusa, Tokyo. The 2nd was the Kumiko Inui architecture office.

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Shigeru Ban talks about the Sichuan project

Posted on December 19, 2008 by admin

Architect Shigeru Ban is involved in re-building of the elementary schools that were destroyed by the Sichuan earthquake. This is the summery of the interview from “Nikkeibp” (Originally interviewed in Japanese) Q How did you get involved in this project? … Continue reading →

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