Garden Lane Residence is a work of art with hints of Japanese poetry
In Oliver Du Puy’s Garden Lane restoration, Japanese customs are woven into the fabric of the project, reflecting a theoretical framework akin to an haute couture garment.
Cross-cultural inspirations – When Robin Boyd Went to Japan
Unveiling the influence of mid-century Japan on Australian architect Robin Boyd, this new exhibition at Walsh Street, curated by Marika Neustupny and Nigel Bertram, offers an insightful exploration of the architect’s encounters in Japan.
Australia lands its first Yayoi Kusama ‘Pumpkin’
Touted as Japan’s most successful living artist, Yayoi Kusama’s famed and iconic Pumpkin sculpture has just landed in Australia, at Pt. Leo Estate Sculpture Park.
“I want to allow nature to design the building”: Meet Tokyo-based architect, Hiroshi Nakamura
Hiroshi Nakamura is doing some of the most interesting work on the contemporary Japanese architectural scene. From residential to retail and urban to rural, his practice is one to keep an eye on for observers in Australia and elsewhere.
Old world charm
An ageing traditional Japanese house is sensitively restored and added to by Roovice.
First Appearances Are Deceptive In This Japanese Row House
Designed by Arbol, this Japanese row house appears as a closed, flat form. But once inside, the interior is open and layered, filled with sunlight and fresh air.
A House That Opens On Three Sides
Fuseika House, designed by T-Square Design Associate, is closely connected to its environment and enlivened by the sunlight, breeze and rain.
Kerry Hill’s Architectural Legacy Lives On In Aman Kyoto
Kerry Hill’s architectural legacy lives on in the secret garden sanctuary that is Aman Kyoto, the latest destination to join Aman’s portfolio of high-end resort hotels across the globe.
Achieving Residential Privacy In A Condensed Neighbourhood
This Japanese residence by FujiwaraMuro Architects boasts a striking double-arced concrete façade that acts as both a screen and structural divider.
When Living On Top Of Each Other Feels Spacious
Despite a façade that mimics the traditional form of a house, this Tokyo house by akihisa hirata architecture office plays with new approaches to medium density living.
The Tokyo Digital Art Musuem
The Toyko Digital Art Museum is brought to you by the Tokyo-based art collective teamLab and Japanese developers, Mori Building Co. They take a borderless approach to art and architecture in an immersive experience.
Visit Shishi-Iwa House For A Social Retreat In The Japanese Mountainside
Shigeru Ban designs a boutique resort in Karuizawa, Japan, using architecture as a restorative tool and contextualising connections between nature, architecture and its inhabitants.