ken ohyama’s cutouts of japanese urban buildings resemble architectural dollhouses

photographer ken ohyama captures nondescript urban buildings in cities across japan and removes the backgrounds, leaving just a cutout of each structure. the final result makes the buildings appear as miniature dollhouses. at the same time, the photo series highlights each building’s architectural qualities, such as façades and windows, as well as other urban details that would normally go unnoticed.all images courtesy of ken ohyama

ken ohyama is a japanese photographer and writer with an interest in often overlooked structures of urban environments, such as highways or housing complexes. in this photo series, ohyama has captured a series of japanese urban buildings with different functions, and edited out their backgrounds to highlight the architectural qualities of each structure.

each photograph focuses on a single building, while elements such as electric wires, plants, and store signs are kept in place, hinting at the urban context. by removing the background in each shot, ohyama has transformed the buildings into architectural dollhouses, each with its unique colors and geometries.

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photographer: ken ohyama

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