kubo tsushima architects (5 articles)
kubo tsushima architects is a tokyo-based architecture practice led by hideaki kubo and yumi tsushima. after working at the offices of fellow japanese architects yoshimura yasutaka and hiroshi nakamura respectively, the duo established their own firm in 2011. 'our office aims to give 'form' to comfortable environments that connect people and places,' explain the architects. 'by carefully investigating appropriate forms based on site requirements and/or functions demanded, we strive to create spaces that maximize the possibilities of the site.'
kyoto hotel room by kubo tsushima features a 'moon' light fixture that waxes and wanes
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when the lights are dimmed, the moon changes from a full moon to a crescent.
when the lights are dimmed, the moon changes from a full moon to a crescent.
kubo tsushima architects renovates and extends 'edoyu' spa in tokyo with curtain-like façade
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passing through the façade symbolizes the transition from the city to the spa retreat.
passing through the façade symbolizes the transition from the city to the spa retreat.
kubo tsushima architects: studio visit and interview
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the duo discussed some of their previous projects, and told us why the use of color, light, and nature is so important in their work.
the duo discussed some of their previous projects, and told us why the use of color, light, and nature is so important in their work.
kubo tsushima places minimalist public toilet in a japanese parking lot
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serving as a symbol for this small town in japan, the curving form and corrugated white walls have been chosen to evoke an image of cleanliness.
serving as a symbol for this small town in japan, the curving form and corrugated white walls have been chosen to evoke an image of cleanliness.
kubo tsushima architects softly illuminates tokyo wedding chapel with rainbow lighting
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by eliminating excessive decorations, the rainbow chapel uses colored reflective plates to effectively animate the simple ceremonial space in japan.
by eliminating excessive decorations, the rainbow chapel uses colored reflective plates to effectively animate the simple ceremonial space in japan.
