japanese design

March 13, 2024

A Japanese-inspired dwelling with surprising features

A built-in sofa with a marble planter is a special feature in this HDB flat inspired by Japanese interiors.

December 13, 2023

An apartment infused with soft minimalism

Parallelogram Design brings the tranquility of Japanese ryokan living and the calming essence of nature into this airy ‘home in the sky’.

September 27, 2023

TRUNK (HOTEL) is a fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian design

The recently-opened TRUNK(HOTEL) YOYOGI PARK in Tokyo introduces an architectural blend of local and international design elements. The hotel aims to offer a deeply embedded community experience while adhering to both Japanese and Scandinavian design aesthetics.

March 13, 2023

A new artisanal experience in Kyoto

Maana Kiyomizu offers a modern take on the traditional machiya, complete with a café and shop selling Japanese craft.

December 21, 2022

An apartment with neutral tones and organic forms

Contemplative ryokan vibes and natural elements come together in this anything-but-ordinary apartment in Singapore.

October 31, 2022

A Tokyo home ten years in the making

Located in Setagaya, (arguably Tokyo’s trendiest ward), House on the Way, is just that, a house in the making.

November 30, 2020

TanzoSpace Designs A Contemporary Courtyard House In The Sky

High in the sky above Beijing this apartment is a contemporary courtyard house, designed to bring the calm of a Japanese garden to the lives of a busy family.

June 24, 2020

Get Access To Four New Designs From Ritzwell

New designs from Ritzwell that would have been released at Salone del Mobile 2020 are now unveiled through a global, digital campaign.

May 11, 2020

A Row House With Two Faces In Hikone, Japan

Yoshitaka Kuga of Japan-based practice, Hearth Architects, designed Hikone House to have two different faces for two different outlooks.

February 20, 2020

Journey To The Moon In The Comfort Of Your Backyard

The Half Dome Lamp, designed by Naoto Fukasawa for Kettal and released last year, finds its inspiration from the shape of the moon.

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.

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.