December 26, 2009
By: freshome
Category: House, Japanese Architecture, modern house
This retreat house lies on a site of coastal town of Kamakura, Japan. Designed by London-based architecture firm Foster and Partners, this modern house is built for a prominent collector of Buddhist art. The house composition is in harmony with the Japanese architecture. The house comprised a gallery for displaying art works, a large function space, and specialized storage. The house was designed to be open to the nature as well as stands on around the rugged landscape and focuses on a mature cherry tree. The lighting system is comprehensive with the natural light reveal a beautiful light and shadow.
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December 12, 2009
By: freshome
Category: Japanese Architecture
This is a successful renovation project of residential unit in Tokyo, Japan. Bakoko has completed a make-over of Matsudo Mansion from 70’s style to modern Japanese design. This 37 sqm apartment is using sliding doors to make larger functional space. There are some bright and fresh ideas applied in this modern interior such as the hovering plant box above the dining kitchen counter, full length mirror and an organized work desk, tatami area, and the compact washing area.
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