Post World War II, architects like Kenzo Tange pioneered a new blend of tradition with modernism, sparking the influential Metabolist movement of the 1960s that imagined cities as organic, adaptable ...

Toyo Ito & Associates, Architects, Sendai Mediatheque, Miyagi, Japan (1995-2001); left: exterior view; right: detail of interior support tube (photos ©Naoya Hatakeyama, courtesy of The Museum of ...

At the beginning of 2020, interior designer Brygida Michon and her husband, Neil Rajpal, had just moved back from Paris to New York, and were looking for a tranquil home away from home, outside of the ...

At first glance, Japan and Scandinavia may not seem the most obvious pairing. Thousands of miles apart, they differ vastly in climate and culture. Yet a fusion of Japanese and Scandi design aesthetics ...

At the end of his first year at the architecture school of the Royal Danish Academy, Pavels Hedström went on a class trip to Japan. Hedström, a twenty-five-year-old undergraduate, revered Japanese ...

Traditional Japanese architecture reflects harmony simplicity and masterful craftsmanship. From wooden structures and elegant joinery to balanced natural design these buildings showcase centuries of ...

The historic Japanese city weaves architectural wonders into its multifaceted landscapes Read more at The Business Times.

Between 1978 and 1982 Bruce Goff sketched preliminary plans for a unique gallery of Japanese art, but he died before completing the design. A six-year collaboration among a generous patron, a talented ...