atelier tekuto (24 articles)
atelier tekuto + amami design firm build beachfront origami-like concrete villas in japan
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the villas are topped with a modern interpretation of amamian traditional wooden roofs.
the villas are topped with a modern interpretation of amamian traditional wooden roofs.
atelier tekuto carves boltun's headquarters out of a compact concrete block in japan
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the studio has followed a similar process to that of two famous japanese sculptors of buddha statues, who used to ‘excavate’ the shapes from pieces of wood.
the studio has followed a similar process to that of two famous japanese sculptors of buddha statues, who used to ‘excavate’ the shapes from pieces of wood.
'nest at amami' is a remote japanese beach village built between the sky and the sea
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the villas were inspired by raised-floor granaries, traditional local hip-and-gable roofed houses and also conch-shells found in amami japan.
the villas were inspired by raised-floor granaries, traditional local hip-and-gable roofed houses and also conch-shells found in amami japan.
atelier tekuto's exposed concrete home in tokyo displays a chamfered façade
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based on a compact corner plot, the home uses a concrete mixture which combines a special volcanic ash which was chosen for its environmental, durable and insulated properties.
based on a compact corner plot, the home uses a concrete mixture which combines a special volcanic ash which was chosen for its environmental, durable and insulated properties.
atelier tekuto angles house of nagoya in suburban japan
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working closely with local craftsmen, materials synonymous with the region are employed to help establish a cohesive and dynamic design.
working closely with local craftsmen, materials synonymous with the region are employed to help establish a cohesive and dynamic design.
atelier tekuto frames the sky within tokyo residence
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the japanese house is distinguished by a large translucent glass window in the roof above the living room, which transmits light through the dynamic interior.
the japanese house is distinguished by a large translucent glass window in the roof above the living room, which transmits light through the dynamic interior.
atelier tekuto angles roof plane at polyhedral monoclinic house
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the dwelling is characterized by its angled roof plane which brings natural light directly into the reinforced concrete structure.
the dwelling is characterized by its angled roof plane which brings natural light directly into the reinforced concrete structure.
toyo ito + atelier tekuto finalize home-for-all for fishermen in kamaishi
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the humble scheme draws on fishing huts found in bahrain, and serves as a meeting place for anglers and the local community, and is the the latest project to be realized as part »
the humble scheme draws on fishing huts found in bahrain, and serves as a meeting place for anglers and the local community, and is the the latest project to be realized as part of toyo ito's home-for-all initiative.
atelier tekuto: ToLioRe house in tokyo
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a two-family home in tokyo fits together like a puzzle of two contrasting materials in a play of solid and void to create unique spaces in each residence.
a two-family home in tokyo fits together like a puzzle of two contrasting materials in a play of solid and void to create unique spaces in each residence.
atelier tekuto: crystal brick II
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exploring one of le corbusier's 'five points of architecture', the design creates a non-supporting 'free facade' through a system of glass blocks, steel flat bars, and ALC »
exploring one of le corbusier's 'five points of architecture', the design creates a non-supporting 'free facade' through a system of glass blocks, steel flat bars, and ALC panels.
atelier tekuto: twin megaphone
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bisected volumes taking the form of trapezoids are set within an inclined grade to allow natural daylight to enter the interior spaces of this residence in tokyo, japan.
bisected volumes taking the form of trapezoids are set within an inclined grade to allow natural daylight to enter the interior spaces of this residence in tokyo, japan.
atelier tekuto: earth bricks
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this single family residence in chiba, japan has been constructed with 2,600 custom bricks formed from a mixture of soil and magnesium oxide, a readily available and biodegradable »
this single family residence in chiba, japan has been constructed with 2,600 custom bricks formed from a mixture of soil and magnesium oxide, a readily available and biodegradable additive.
atelier tekuto: mobile smile project
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currently in production, this housing initiative provides victims of the 2011 tohoku earthquake and tsunami with easily transported and quickly installed dwellings which double »
currently in production, this housing initiative provides victims of the 2011 tohoku earthquake and tsunami with easily transported and quickly installed dwellings which double as a long-term residential solution.
atelier tekuto: t house
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looking to integrate the dwelling with its surroundings, the design features a series of primary spaces that are arranged to open onto the street and the row of cherry blossoms »
looking to integrate the dwelling with its surroundings, the design features a series of primary spaces that are arranged to open onto the street and the row of cherry blossoms that stand opposite the house.
atelier tekuto: OH house
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'upon entering a space, human eyes unconsciously measure distance from perpendicular lines.(...) thus the 'OH house' has multi-sided ceilings.(...) this multi-sided interior »
'upon entering a space, human eyes unconsciously measure distance from perpendicular lines.(...) thus the 'OH house' has multi-sided ceilings.(...) this multi-sided interior volume surprises people by feeling bigger inside than the outside.' - yasuhiro yamashita
atelier tekuto: H house
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the design incorporates open spaces and includes a balcony.
the design incorporates open spaces and includes a balcony.
atelier tekuto: HG house
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the concept of the house was derived from the idea of 'living in a garage'.
the concept of the house was derived from the idea of 'living in a garage'.
atelier tekuto: 'aluminium ring house 3'
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'aluminum ring house 3' is fully based on a structure made of aluminum except for its basement.
'aluminum ring house 3' is fully based on a structure made of aluminum except for its basement.
yasuhiro yamashita / atelier tekuto: 'village of beauty and health'
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an idea for urban planning for the 21st century.
an idea for urban planning for the 21st century.
atelier tekuto: the japanese pavillion, gondar, ethiopia
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atelier tekuto's japanese pavillion in gondar, ethopia has just been completed.
atelier tekuto's japanese pavillion in gondar, ethopia has just been completed.
atelier tekuto busan eco center & japanese pavillion in gondar
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aluminum ring house by atelier tekuto
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the house's construction acts as a radiator: passing pipes through the hollow portions of the extruded aluminum rings, hot and cold water can be circulated through the structure.
the house's construction acts as a radiator: passing pipes through the hollow portions of the extruded aluminum rings, hot and cold water can be circulated through the structure.
twin bricks glass block house by atelier tekuto
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glass blocks are used as decorative and structural materials throughout the design.
glass blocks are used as decorative and structural materials throughout the design.
yasuhiro yamashita / atelier tekuto interview
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designboom: what is the best moment of the day? midnight, that when I heal my tired body, relax, and yes ... I drink maybe alcohol (I like wine).
designboom: what is the best moment of the day? midnight, that when I heal my tired body, relax, and yes ... I drink maybe alcohol (I like wine).
