japan

March 13, 2024

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.

February 19, 2024

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.

November 27, 2023

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.

September 18, 2023

“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.

June 1, 2022

Old world charm

An ageing traditional Japanese house is sensitively restored and added to by Roovice.

January 20, 2020

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.

January 14, 2020

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.

December 3, 2019

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.

November 5, 2019

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.

November 4, 2019

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.

July 2, 2019

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.

June 20, 2019

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.