Post World War II, architects like Kenzo Tange pioneered a new blend of tradition with modernism, sparking the influential Metabolist movement of the 1960s that imagined cities as organic, adaptable ...

Planks of burgundy cedar wood frame 700 mismatched windows, forming a patchwork quilt of glass panes against a backdrop of mountain peaks and rolling groves of evergreens. The facade of the Kamikatsu ...

A team of Japanese researchers has discovered that Japan's concrete structures—including buildings and infrastructure—absorb and store about 14% of the carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions generated during ...

INTEREST in Japanese architecture seems to be steadily rising in the United States. American architectural periodicals show an increasing impact of Japanese influence. The Japanese “Pine Breeze House” ...

A unique approach to the gut renovation of a circa 1880 Brooklyn brownstone, leaning heavily on the tenets of traditional Japanese design, resulted in a home that nevertheless feels comfortingly ...

The Japanese capital is a city rich with reasons to celebrate design, rooted in a sense of community and respect for every step of the process. When Tokyo’s architects and designers have a problem to ...

The Okura Prestige Tower Lobby. When the demolition of a hotel results in an international outcry, you know it has become more than just a place to stay; it is a destination in its own right, an ...

Construction recently kicked off for the Miyako Hybrid Hotel in Plano, Texas. The 12-story, 217-room boutique hotel will be ...

Concrete structures in Japan capture and store about 14% of the CO2 emissions released during cement production, according to a new study. Their findings provide crucial insights for offsetting CO2 ...

The concrete of this building has been absorbing CO 2 for a long time and is now being demolished while retaining the gas. This research provides vital knowledge to offset CO 2 emissions from cement ...