TORAFU architects merges raw, industrial elements with vintage pieces for ‘boy tokyo’

TORAFU architects merges raw, industrial elements with vintage pieces for ‘boy tokyo’

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ALTS has renovated a 53-year-old japanese house while maintaining its original character

ALTS has renovated a 53-year-old japanese house while maintaining its original character

sumioumizumoto readers

moriyuki ochiai architects sets a constellation of stargazing tea rooms in bisei, japan

moriyuki ochiai architects sets a constellation of stargazing tea rooms in bisei, japan

MoriyukiOchiai readers

emmanuelle moureaux's '1000 COLORS RECIPE' is a matrix of intricately calculated dye formulas

emmanuelle moureaux's '1000 COLORS RECIPE' is a matrix of intricately calculated dye formulas

kieron marchese

level up! updating a japanese lake house for fun on every floor

level up! updating a japanese lake house for fun on every floor

rob reuland

akihisa hirata tangles indoor and outdoor spaces for 'tree-ness house' in tokyo

akihisa hirata tangles indoor and outdoor spaces for 'tree-ness house' in tokyo

philip stevens

td-atelier refurbishes century-old japanese guesthouse with modern interventions

td-atelier refurbishes century-old japanese guesthouse with modern interventions

Tada Masaharu readers

makoto suzuki's house in tokiwa comprises a series of timber-clad cabins

makoto suzuki's house in tokiwa comprises a series of timber-clad cabins

OFEA renovates a house in japan with an insulated timber corridor

OFEA renovates a house in japan with an insulated timber corridor

TORAFU architects designs kiosk-style inspired retail FREITAG store in osaka

TORAFU architects designs kiosk-style inspired retail FREITAG store in osaka

apostolos costarangos

yuji tanabe 'walks' seven projects to yokohama bankART as part of new exhibition

yuji tanabe 'walks' seven projects to yokohama bankART as part of new exhibition

philip stevens

TORAFU architects uses color and arches to define spaces in this japanese beauty brand store

sofia lekka angelopoulou

naoto fukasawa-designed issey miyake store in kyoto pays homage to history

naoto fukasawa-designed issey miyake store in kyoto pays homage to history

rob reuland

mamiya shinichi design studio refurbishes museum dedicated to japanese ceramic artist

mamiya shinichi design studio refurbishes museum dedicated to japanese ceramic artist

sofia lekka angelopoulou

plus maizumi architect studio completes a shoe store with hanging walls in yokohama, japan

plus maizumi architect studio completes a shoe store with hanging walls in yokohama, japan

Maizumi Yosuke readers

SPACESPACE articulates 'mushroom house' in japan around generously proportioned garden

SPACESPACE articulates 'mushroom house' in japan around generously proportioned garden

philip stevens

tato architects has designed an unorthodox living arrangement in japan

tato architects has designed an unorthodox living arrangement in japan

rob reuland

kazuyo sejima completes tsuruoka city culture hall in japan

kazuyo sejima completes tsuruoka city culture hall in japan

floating hotel room revealed by japanese theme park huis ten bosch

floating hotel room revealed by japanese theme park huis ten bosch

kieron marchese

this guest house by B.L.U.E. studio creates a collage of japanese tradition and modernity

this guest house by B.L.U.E. studio creates a collage of japanese tradition and modernity

rob reuland

a private courtyard in kawanishi, japan brings light and privacy, by nLDK

a private courtyard in kawanishi, japan brings light and privacy, by nLDK

y+n kondo readers

designboom interviews emerging japanese architects at 'art of nexus' exhibition in tokyo

designboom interviews emerging japanese architects at 'art of nexus' exhibition in tokyo

philip stevens

watch the trap door! a japanese architect's solution to an age old problem

watch the trap door! a japanese architect's solution to an age old problem

rob reuland

general design completes plant-filled office for a tokyo-based creative agency

general design completes plant-filled office for a tokyo-based creative agency

philip stevens

tokyo plans world's tallest wooden skyscraper by 2041

tokyo plans world's tallest wooden skyscraper by 2041

kieron marchese

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Kung fu time clock shows a classic image of chinese martial arts

Kung fu time clock shows a classic image of chinese martial arts

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Magnetic Vase - Unique Table Centerpiece | Set of 5

Magnetic Vase - Unique Table Centerpiece | Set of 5

Peleg Design

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Souleaf wall art visualizes the luminous photosynthetic process

Souleaf wall art visualizes the luminous photosynthetic process

ilsangisang

south korea $ 28

V / envelope and key holder is an elegant bill organizer

V / envelope and key holder is an elegant bill organizer

ChiHong

taiwan $ 55

Iga-yaki Cup – Wabi-Sabi Porcelain with Hydrangea Glaze

Iga-yaki Cup – Wabi-Sabi Porcelain with Hydrangea Glaze

Asemi Co.

japan from $ 54

Feel the nature with the sticker that can be attached anywhere (pressed flower, nature, fruit)

Feel the nature with the sticker that can be attached anywhere (pressed flower, nature, fruit)

Appree

south korea ~~$ 15~~ $ 12

BesoVida food-grade silicone kitchenware & S+ Cutlery sturdy yet lightweight utensils

BesoVida food-grade silicone kitchenware & S+ Cutlery sturdy yet lightweight utensils

Twowgo

taiwan from ~~$ 46~~ $ 42

99 CLASSICS (2ND GEN)

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Meze Audio

romania $ 349

Knit necklace, 3D printed statement necklace

Knit necklace, 3D printed statement necklace

monocircus

japan $ 162

architects are assholes mugs make a cheeky statement

architects are assholes mugs make a cheeky statement

krista jahnke

canada $ 21.95

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Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026

Asia Design Prize 2027 deadline: december 30th, 2026

Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027

Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027

Bellano Cotton Mill Museum deadline: may 25th, 2027

2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026

Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027

Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

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